Mohamed Abdel Shafy facts for kids
Abdel Shafy with Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Full name | Mohamed Abdel Shafy Said Abouzid | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1985 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | El Marg, Cairo, Egypt | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2003 | Zamalek | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | ENPPI | 38 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2009 | Ghazl El Mahalla | 44 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2014 | Zamalek | 101 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2019 | Al Ahli | 74 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | → Al Fateh (loan) | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2025 | Zamalek | 53 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2018 | Egypt | 51 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 August 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022 |
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Mohamed Abdel Shafy Said Abouzid (محمد عبد الشافي سعيد أبوزيد; born on July 1, 1985) is a famous Egyptian former professional footballer. He played as a left-back, which is a defensive position on the left side of the football field. Mohamed Abdel Shafy is known for his long and successful career with top clubs and the Egyptian national team.
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Mohamed Abdel Shafy's Club Journey
Mohamed Abdel Shafy started his football journey in the youth team of Zamalek. This is one of the biggest and most famous football clubs in Egypt. After his time in the youth academy, he moved on to play for other clubs.
He played for ENPPI and then for Ghazl El Mahalla. In 2009, he made a big return to Zamalek. He became a very important player for them during his second time with the club.
Later in his career, from 2014 to 2019, Abdel Shafy played for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. He even had a short loan spell at Al Fateh in 2018. In 2019, he returned to Zamalek for a third time, continuing his strong connection with the club until 2025.
Playing for the Egyptian National Team
Mohamed Abdel Shafy also had a great career playing for his country. He was called to join the Egypt national team in December 2009. This was a big moment for him.
Africa Cup of Nations Success
In 2010, the Egyptian team coach, Hassan Shehata, chose Abdel Shafy to be part of the squad for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. He played in five matches during this important tournament. He even scored his first goal for Egypt in the semi-final match against Algeria. Egypt won that game 4-0. The team went on to win the tournament, making Abdel Shafy a champion with his country.
World Cup Participation
In May 2018, Mohamed Abdel Shafy was chosen for Egypt's team that went to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This was a huge achievement for him, as playing in the World Cup is a dream for many footballers. He proudly represented Egypt on the world stage.
Mohamed Abdel Shafy's Trophies and Awards
Mohamed Abdel Shafy won many important trophies throughout his football career.
Trophies with Zamalek
- Egyptian Premier League: He helped Zamalek win the league title three times: in 2014–15, 2020–21, and 2021–22.
- Egypt Cup: He won the Egypt Cup five times with Zamalek: in 2012–13, 2013–14, 2018–19, 2020–21, and 2024–25.
- Egyptian Super Cup: He also won the Egyptian Super Cup in 2019.
- CAF Confederation Cup: He was part of the team that won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2023–24.
- CAF Super Cup: He won the CAF Super Cup twice with Zamalek, in 2020 and 2024.
Trophies with Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
- Saudi Professional League: He won the Saudi Professional League title in 2015–16.
- King Cup: He won the King Cup in 2016.
- Saudi Crown Prince Cup: He won the Saudi Crown Prince Cup in 2014–15.
- Saudi Super Cup: He also won the Saudi Super Cup in 2016.
Trophies with Egypt National Team
- Africa Cup of Nations: He was a winner of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Mohamed Abdel-Shafy para niños
