Mardik Tchaparian

Mardiros Tchaparian (Arabic: مارديروس تشاباريان), commonly known as Mardik (Arabic: مارديك), is a Lebanese former footballer who played as a striker.

Mardik Tchaparian
Mardik with Lebanon at the 1963 Arab Cup
Personal information
Full name Mardiros Tchaparian[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950s–1960s Homenmen (15+)
International career
1956–1963 Lebanon 10+ (10+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Active during the 1950s and 1960s, he used to play as a striker for Homenmen at club level.[2] He was the top scorer in the 1960–61 Lebanese Premier League, scoring 15 goals during the season.[3] Mardik also represented the Lebanon national team, scoring a hat-trick in the 1963 Arab Cup.[4]

International career

On 29 February 1956, Mardik scored against Hungary after an individual effort; Lebanon lost 4–1.[1] Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskás congratulated Mardik, and stated that he has the technique to be able to play in Europe.[1] Following the incident, the Lebanese press nicknamed Mardik "the Lebanese Puskás".[1]

Career statistics

International
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 29 February 1956 Beirut Municipal Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon  Hungary – 1–4 Friendly
2 22 October 1957 Camille Chamoun Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon  Jordan – 6–0 1957 Pan Arab Games
3 –
4 26 January 1962 Kuwait University Stadium, Shuwaikh, Kuwait  Kuwait 2–0 5–0 Friendly
5 5–0
6 29 January 1962 Kuwait University Stadium, Shuwaikh, Kuwait  Kuwait – 3–0 Friendly
7 –
8 31 March 1963 Camille Chamoun Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon  Kuwait 2–0 6–0 1963 Arab Cup
9 4–0
10 5–0

Honours

Homenmen

Lebanon

Individual

References
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  1. "الهومنمن: مسيرة متنوعة وتحولات دراماتيكية.. ونجومه علامة فارقة في المنتخب". أحوال ميديا (in Arabic). 30 May 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. "MARDIK". www.abdogedeon.com. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  3. Mubarak, Hassanin. "Lebanon - List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
  4. "Arab Cup 1963 Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 September 2020.


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