Moamen Zakaria facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Moamen Zakaria Abbas Eldawy | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Sohag, Egypt | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2009 | Al Ahly | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | El Entag El Harby | 36 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Al Masry | 22 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | ENPPI | 15 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | → Zamalek (loan) | 35 | (9) |
| 2015–2018 | Al Ahly | 93 | (30) |
| 2018 | → Al-Ahli (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2019 |
→ Ohod (loan) |
0 | (0) |
| 2019 | Al Ahly | ||
| Total | 207 | (52) | |
| International career | |||
| 2014–2018 | Egypt | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Moamen Zakaria Abbas Eldawy, born on April 12, 1988, is a well-known Egyptian former professional footballer. He was famous for playing as a winger, which means he played on the sides of the football field. Wingers are important for attacking and helping their team score goals.
In 2020, Moamen Zakaria was diagnosed with a serious health condition called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This condition affects the nerves and muscles, making it hard to move. Despite this challenge, he has continued to inspire many people with his strength and positive attitude.
In May 2022, his former teammate, the famous footballer Mo Salah, invited Moamen Zakaria to join Liverpool's celebrations. This happened after Liverpool won the 2022 FA Cup Final, and it was a wonderful moment of support and friendship.
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Moamen Zakaria's Football Journey
Moamen Zakaria started his football career at a young age. He joined the youth team of Al Ahly, one of Egypt's biggest football clubs, in 2004. He spent five years learning and growing his skills there.
Early Club Career
After his time in youth football, Moamen Zakaria began playing professionally.
- From 2009 to 2010, he played for El Entag El Harby. He played 36 games and scored 4 goals.
- Then, from 2011 to 2012, he moved to Al Masry, where he played 22 games and scored 2 goals.
- He also played for ENPPI from 2012 to 2014, scoring 6 goals in 15 games.
Success with Top Clubs
Moamen Zakaria became a very important player for two of Egypt's biggest football clubs.
Time at Zamalek
In 2013, he joined Zamalek on a loan. During his time there, he played 35 games and scored 9 goals. He helped Zamalek win some big trophies:
- The Egyptian Premier League in the 2014–15 season.
- The Egypt Cup in both the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
Return to Al Ahly
From 2015 to 2018, Moamen Zakaria returned to his former youth club, Al Ahly. This was a very successful period for him. He played 93 games and scored 30 goals. With Al Ahly, he won many more titles:
- The Egyptian Premier League four times in a row: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19.
- The Egypt Cup in the 2016–17 season.
- The Egyptian Super Cup twice: in 2015 and 2017.
Later Career and National Team
Moamen Zakaria also played for the Egyptian national team from 2014 to 2018, representing his country in 12 matches. He also had short loan spells with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia in 2018 and Ohod in 2019.
Moamen Zakaria's Achievements
Moamen Zakaria won many important trophies during his career. These are called "Honours" in football.
Trophies with Zamalek
- Egyptian Premier League: One time (2014–15)
- Egypt Cup: Two times (2012–13, 2013–14)
Trophies with Al Ahly
- Egyptian Premier League: Four times (2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19)
- Egypt Cup: One time (2016–17)
- Egyptian Super Cup: Two times (2015, 2017)
Moamen Zakaria's career shows his talent and dedication to football, and he continues to be an inspiration to many.
