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Ahmed Fathy

Fathy with Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Date of birth	(1984-11-10) 10 November 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth	Benha, Egypt
Height	1.75 m
Playing position	Full-back
Youth career
	Ismaily
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2001–2007	Ismaily	73	(7)
2007	Sheffield United	3	(0)
2007–2014	Al Ahly	106	(12)
2007–2008	→ Kazma (loan)	21	(4)
2013	→ Hull City (loan)	7	(0)
2014–2015	Umm Salal	17	(1)
2015–2020	Al Ahly	114	(4)
2020–2024	Pyramids	62	(0)
Total		403	(28)
National team‡
2012	Egypt Olympic (O.P.)	?	(?)
2002–2021	Egypt	136	(3)
Honours Representing  Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Winner 2006 Egypt Winner 2008 Ghana Winner 2010 Angola Pan Arab Games Gold 2007 Cairo African Youth Championship Winner 2003 Burkina Faso
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 August 2024. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 August 2024

Ahmed Fathy Abdelmonem Ahmed Ibrahim (born 10 November 1984) is a famous Egyptian former professional footballer. He mostly played as a full-back, which is a defensive player on the side of the field.

Many people think Fathy is one of the best full-backs Africa has ever seen. He started his career in Egypt with Ismaily SC. Later, he moved to England to play in the Premier League for Sheffield United in 2007.

After a short time in England, Fathy returned to Egypt. He joined Al Ahly, one of Egypt's biggest clubs, and stayed there for many years. He also spent some time playing on loan for other teams like Kazma in Kuwait and Hull City in England. In 2020, he moved to Pyramids FC.

Besides his club career, Fathy played for the Egyptian national team from 2002. He played over 100 games for his country, showing how important he was to the team.

Ahmed Fathy's Club Journey

Ahmed Fathy was born in Banha, Egypt. He played as a midfielder and right-back for Ismaily SC. With Ismaily, he helped them win the 2001–02 Egyptian Premier League, which is Egypt's top football league.

Playing in England: Sheffield United

In early 2007, an English club called Sheffield United offered to buy Fathy. After some talks, Fathy signed a contract with them on 24 January 2007. He made his first appearance in the Premier League as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur.

A few days later, he played his first full game against Liverpool. However, he found it hard to get a regular spot in the team. He only played three senior games for Sheffield United during his eight months there.

Returning to Egypt: Al Ahly

Fathy was linked with a move to another Egyptian club, El Zamalek. But he really wanted to keep playing outside Egypt. However, Al Ahly, a big rival of El Zamalek, managed to convince him to join them.

On 10 September 2007, Fathy moved to Al Ahly. Because the transfer window in Egypt was closed, Al Ahly couldn't register him right away. So, they sent him on loan to Kazma in Kuwait. He played regularly there and scored four goals.

Fathy finally played his first game for Al Ahly in March 2008. He quickly became a key player in the middle of the field. Later, he moved to play as a right-back, where he continued to be a regular starter for the team.

Loan to Hull City

In January 2013, an English team called Hull City wanted to sign Fathy on loan. They also wanted his teammate, Gedo. On 31 January 2013, Fathy joined Hull City for six months. He made his debut for Hull City in February 2013, helping them win a game against Charlton Athletic.

Moving to Qatar: Umm Salal

After his contract with Al Ahly ended in June 2014, Fathy moved to Qatar. He joined Umm Salal in August 2014. Before this, he had a try-out with the famous English club Arsenal, but it didn't work out.

Back to Al Ahly and Retirement

Fathy rejoined Al Ahly in 2015. He continued to play for them until April 2020, when he decided to leave the club.

On 11 April 2020, it was announced that Fathy would join Pyramids FC after his contract with Al Ahly ended. He played for Pyramids until 21 September 2024, when he officially announced his retirement from football.

Ahmed Fathy's International Career

Fathy playing for Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Ahmed Fathy became the youngest player ever to play for the Egyptian national team. He was only 17 years old when he first played for his country in 2001 against South Africa.

He was chosen for the national team even before he played for his club's first team, Ismaily SC. Fathy was also part of the Egyptian youth team that won the African Youth Cup in 2003. He played in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2003 as well. At one point, he was part of Egypt's U-20, U-23, and senior teams all at the same time!

Fathy was a key player in the Egypt squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006. They beat Ivory Coast in the final. He also helped Egypt win the Africa Cup of Nations again in 2008 and 2010. In the 2010 tournament, he was even named the fair player of the tournament. He was also included in the best team of the tournament.

In May 2018, Fathy was chosen to be part of Egypt's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This is the biggest football tournament in the world.

Honours

Ahmed Fathy won many titles during his career with different clubs and the national team:

Ismaily

• Egyptian Premier League: 2001–02

Al Ahly

• Egyptian Premier League: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20
• Egypt Cup: 2016–17, 2019–20
• Egyptian Super Cup: 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2019
• CAF Champions League: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2019–20
• CAF Super Cup: 2009, 2014

Pyramids

• Egypt Cup: 2023–24

Egypt

• Africa Cup of Nations: 2006, 2008, 2010
• Pan Arab Games: 2007

Egypt U20

• African Youth Championship: 2003

Individual

• CAF Team of the Year: 2012, 2013, 2017
• IFFHS CAF Men's Team of the Decade 2011–2020

See Also

In Spanish: Ahmed Fathy para niños

• List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps