Ibrahim Said facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ibrahim Said | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Cairo, Egypt | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2008 | Egypt | 50 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016 | Goldi (player-manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and 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.
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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
- Egyptian Premier League: 1998–99, 1999–2000
- Egypt Cup: 2000–01, 2002–03
- CAF Champions League: 2001
- CAF Super Cup: 2002
International Titles
Egypt
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2006, 2008
- Pan Arab Games Gold Medal: 2007
