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Ibrahim Said
Personal information
Full name Ibrahim Said
Date of birth (1979-10-16) 16 October 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Cairo, Egypt
Height 1.84 m
Playing position Centre back
Youth career
Al Ahly
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2003 Al Ahly 76 (18)
2003–2004 Everton (loan) 0 (0)
2004–2006 Zamalek 27 (4)
2006–2008 Çaykur Rizespor 15 (1)
2007–2008 → Ankaragücü (loan) 17 (1)
2008–2009 Ismaily 12 (1)
2009–2010 Al Ahli Tripoli 12 (0)
2010–2011 Al Ittihad Alexandria 3 (0)
National team
2000–2008 Egypt 50 (2)
Teams managed
2016 Goldi (player-manager)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ibrahim Said (born October 16, 1979) is a former professional footballer from Egypt. He played as a centre back, which means he was a key player in the defense, helping to stop the other team from scoring goals. Ibrahim Said was known for his strong play and was an important part of the Egyptian national team for many years.

Football Career

Ibrahim Said started his football journey at Al Ahly, one of Egypt's biggest clubs. He played there from 1998 to 2003, showing his talent and becoming a strong defender. During his time at Al Ahly, he helped the team win several important championships.

Playing for Zamalek

After leaving Al Ahly, Ibrahim Said joined Zamalek in 2004. He quickly became a very important player for the team. His strong performances at Zamalek helped him get called up to the Egyptian national team.

He played a big role in the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which was held in Egypt. Fans sometimes called him "Heema." He helped strengthen Egypt's defense, and the team went on to win the tournament.

Time in Turkey

In 2007, Ibrahim Said moved to Turkey to play for Çaykur Rizespor. Later that same year, he joined another Turkish club, Ankaragücü. He continued to show his skills as a defender in the Turkish league.

Return to Egypt

For the 2008–09 season, Said came back to Egypt and joined Ismaily. However, he later ended his contract with the club due to some disagreements.

Playing in Libya

In the 2009–10 season, Ibrahim Said moved to Libya. He joined the club Al Ahli Tripoli.

North American Trials

Ibrahim Said also had trials with football clubs in North America. He tried out for Toronto FC in Canada and played in some pre-season matches. He also had an offer from Philadelphia Union in the United States. However, he decided not to sign with either team due to financial differences.

Back to Egypt Again

At the start of the 2010–11 season, Said returned to Egypt once more. He joined Al Ittihad Alexandria. He faced some challenges with the coach at first, but he eventually returned to play for the team.

Manager Career

Coaching Goldi SC

In January 2016, Ibrahim Said took on a new role. He became a player-manager for Goldi, a team in the Egyptian Third Division. This meant he was both playing for the team and helping to manage it.

International Goals

Ibrahim Said scored two goals for the Egyptian national team during his career. Here are the details:

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 24 February 2001 Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia  Namibia 1–1 1–1 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
2. 17 June 2001 Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast  Ivory Coast 2–2 2–2 2002 African Cup of Nations qualifier

Major Titles

Ibrahim Said won many important titles during his football career, both with his clubs and with the national team.

Club Titles

Al Ahly

International Titles

Egypt

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