Hassan Chaitou

Safa

Coming through the youth system, Chaitou began his senior career at Lebanese Second Division side Khoyol during the 2011–12 season. Following two seasons, Lebanese Premier League club Safa announced the signing of Chaitou on 7 March 2013. In his first season at Safa, Chaito won the 2013 Lebanese Super Cup, beating Shabab Sahel 2–1 in the final. During the 2013–14 season, Chaito played four league games. The following season (2014–15), Chaito did not feature in the league for Safa.

Ansar

In 2015 Chaitou joined Ansar. He became a regular for the team, playing 15 league games during the 2015–16 season. The following season, in 2016–17, Chaitou helped his side win the 2016–17 Lebanese FA Cup; he scored three goals in 13 league games that season. In 2020–21, Chaitou helped Ansar win their first league title since 2007, and their 14th overall. He also helped Ansar win the double, beating Nejmeh in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup final on penalty shoot-outs. During his final seasons at Ansar, Chaitou missed time after suffering a fractured ankle that required surgery. Chaitou remained with Ansar until 2023, serving as club captain before departing for Safa.

Safa, Nejmeh, Tripoli

Chaitou returned to Safa in March 2023. In August 2025, he joined Nejmeh. In September 2026, Chaitou signed for Tripoli.

Chaitou played for the Lebanon national under-22 team at the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification in 2012. His senior international debut for Lebanon came on 20 November 2018, in a friendly against Australia; Lebanon lost 3–0. In December 2018, Chaitou was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad. However, he did not play in the tournament. In December 2023, Chaitou was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

A modern full-back, Chaitou is a quick player who can both attack and defend down the wing. Chaitou initially played as a striker during his first-team spell at Khoyol before later being converted into a full-back.

Born in At Tiri, Lebanon, Chaitou was raised in Haret Hreik, in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Chaitou's nickname, "Shibriko", originated in his childhood after he wore a jersey belonging to his older brother, who played for a local club named Shibriko in Haret Hreik. Friends began calling him by the name printed on the shirt, and the nickname eventually replaced his given name among family, friends and later throughout his football career. While in his second year of studying electronics at the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL), he was encouraged by his cousin to join Khoyol. After playing in the youth championship, he was promoted to the first team.