Rabih Ataya

Early career

Ataya began his career at hometown club Tadamon Sour in the Lebanese Premier League in 2006. He then moved to Ansar in 2008. On 5 February 2015, Ataya joined Iraqi Premier League club Masafi Al-Wasat for the rest of the season. He remained at Ansar until 2017, scoring 20 league goals, and appearing in the 2013 AFC Cup.

Zob Ahan

On 16 January 2017, it was announced that Iranian club Zob Ahan had completed the transfer of Ataya. He joined on an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee, and reunited with fellow Lebanese player Ali Hamam.

Ahed

On 17 August 2018, Ataya returned to Lebanon, joining reigning champions Ahed in a deal involving Hassan Chaito, Ghazi Honeine, and Hassan Bitar, who moved from Ansar to Ahed.

Loan to UiTM

On 14 February 2020, Ataya was sent on loan to newly promoted Malaysia Super League club UiTM. He made his debut on 29 February 2020, in a 2–0 defeat to Melaka United. Ataya scored his first goal and made his first assist on 15 March 2020, against PDRM, helping his side win 3–1. On 26 September 2020, Ataya scored and assisted in a 3–3 draw against Selangor. He finished the season with two goals and two assists in nine games, helping his side reach sixth place in their first season in the top division.

Loan to Kedah Darul Aman

On 19 November 2020, Ataya moved on loan to league runners-up Kedah Darul Aman for the 2021 season, until November 2021. He made his debut on 5 March 2021, in the…

Ataya made his senior international debut for Lebanon on 11 May 2012, in a 4–1 friendly defeat to Egypt. He scored his first goal against Jordan on 31 August 2016. On 13 June 2017, Ataya scored his first international brace in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification match, helping Lebanon beat Malaysia 2–1. Ataya was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup; he featured in two games, against Saudi Arabia and North Korea.

Ataya's main qualities are his dribbling and technical ability, alongside his finishing and crossing. He has been likened to Algerian player Riyad Mahrez for his skilful play.

International

As of match played 15 December 2024

Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ataya goal.