The Lebanese therapist John Haddad (in the center) alongside footballers Erik Botheim (on the left) and Erling Haaland (on the right).
When soccer player Erling Haaland feels physical discomfort, he doesn't necessarily turn to the medical staff at his Manchester City team. For several years, the Norwegian striker has also consulted a Beirut based therapist.A Lebanese man whose name long remained unknown to the general public before starting to circulate on social media, especially in Lebanon, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.At 48, John Haddad describes himself as a "movement therapist" and "biomechanics coach." His work consists of correcting movement restrictions, muscular imbalances and joint mechanics specific to each athlete to prevent injuries or speed up their healing. It's a method he now teaches to practitioners in several countries. However, nothing predicted that he'd one day become part of the "close circle" of one of...
When soccer player Erling Haaland feels physical discomfort, he doesn't necessarily turn to the medical staff at his Manchester City team. For several years, the Norwegian striker has also consulted a Beirut based therapist.A Lebanese man whose name long remained unknown to the general public before starting to circulate on social media, especially in Lebanon, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.At 48, John Haddad describes himself as a "movement therapist" and "biomechanics coach." His work consists of correcting movement restrictions, muscular imbalances and joint mechanics specific to each athlete to prevent injuries or speed up their healing. It's a method he now teaches to practitioners in several countries. However, nothing predicted that he'd one day become part of the "close circle" of one...
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