Levon Altonian

Levon Altonian (Armenian: Լեւոն Ալթունյան; Arabic: ليون التونيان; born 15 September 1936) is a Lebanese former professional footballer.[1] He was awarded the top scorer of the Lebanese Premier League twice during the 1962–63 and 1966–67 seasons.[2]

Levon Altonian
Personal information
Full name Levon Altonian
Date of birth (1936-09-15) 15 September 1936
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
0000–1952 Homenetmen Beirut
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1973 Homenetmen Beirut (33+)
National team
1954–1963 Lebanon (8+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Altonian also played for the Lebanon national football team,[3] captaining them during the 1963 Arab Nations Cup.[4]

Career statistics

International goals

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 18 October 1957 Camille Chamoun Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon  Saudi Arabia 1–0 1–1 1957 Pan Arab Games
2 22 October 1957  Jordan 6–0
3 31 March 1963  Kuwait 1–0 6–0 1963 Arab Cup
4 4–0
5 6–0
6 4 April 1963  Syria 2–3 2–3
7 6 April 1963  Jordan 3–0 5–0
8 5–0

References

  1. "LEON ALTONIAN". www.abdogedeon.com. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. Mubarak, Hassanin. "Lebanon - List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
  3. Mubarak, Hassanin. "Lebanon - International Results - Early History". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
  4. "Arab Cup 1963 Details". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.


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