Tarek Hamed facts for kids

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Hamed with Egypt at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name	Tarek Hamed
Date of birth	(1988-10-24) 24 October 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth	Mansoura, Egypt
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Defensive Midfielder
Youth career
–2008	Tala'ea El-Gaish
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2010	Tala'ea El-Gaish	2	(0)
2010–2014	Smouha	75	(0)
2014–2022	Zamalek	204	(5)
2022–2023	Al-Ittihad	24	(0)
2023–2025	Damac	30	(0)
International career
2013–2023	Egypt	58	(1)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Runner-up 2017 Gabon
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tarek Hamed (Arabic: طارق حامد) is an Egyptian professional footballer. He was born on October 24, 1988. Tarek plays as a defensive midfielder, a position where he helps protect his team's goal and win the ball back.

Tarek Hamed's Club Journey

Tarek Hamed has played for several football clubs throughout his career. He has achieved many successes with these teams.

Playing for Smouha

Tarek Hamed joined Smouha and quickly became a very important player. Under his coach, Hamada Sedki, the team did very well. They finished as runner-up in both the Egyptian Premier League and the Egypt Cup. This means they came in second place in these big competitions.

Time with Zamalek

In 2014, Tarek Hamed moved to Zamalek, one of Egypt's biggest clubs. Here, he continued to be a key player. During his time with Zamalek, he helped the team win many titles. He won thirteen national and international competitions, showing how valuable he was to the team.

Moving to Al-Ittihad

On July 24, 2022, Tarek Hamed started a new adventure. He joined Al-Ittihad, a club in Saudi Arabia. He signed a contract to play for them for two years.

Joining Damac FC

After his time with Al-Ittihad, Tarek Hamed moved to another Saudi Arabian club. On September 4, 2023, he joined Damac, which plays in the Saudi Pro League.

Awards and Recognition

Tarek Hamed's excellent performance on the field did not go unnoticed. He was nominated for the African Player of the Year award in both 2017 and 2019. In 2019, he was one of the top three finalists for the best African-based player at the CAF Awards. This award recognizes the best football players who play for clubs in Africa.

Tarek Hamed's International Career

Tarek Hamed has also played many times for the Egyptian national team. He is a regular player for his country.

First Matches for Egypt

He earned his first chance to play for Egypt in a match against the Saudi Arabia national team.

Africa Cup of Nations

Tarek played in all six of Egypt's matches at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. In this tournament, Egypt won the silver medal, meaning they finished second. He also played in all four of Egypt's matches at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA World Cup Appearance

In May 2018, Tarek Hamed was chosen to be part of Egypt's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This is a huge honor for any footballer. He played in all three of Egypt's matches during the World Cup.

Retirement from International Play

In December 2023, Tarek Hamed announced that he was retiring from playing for the national team. This meant he would no longer play for Egypt in international matches.

Career Statistics

International Matches

Tarek Hamed played many games for the Egyptian national team. Here's a look at his appearances and goals:

Tarek Hamed's Honours

Tarek Hamed has won many trophies and championships with his clubs.

With Zamalek

• Egyptian Premier League:
  • 2014–15
  • 2020–21
  • 2021–22
• Egypt Cup:
  • 2014–15
  • 2015–16
  • 2017–18
  • 2018–19
  • 2020–21
• Egyptian Super Cup:
  • 2016
  • 2019
• CAF Confederation Cup:
  • 2018–19
• CAF Super Cup:
  • 2020
• Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup:
  • 2018

With Al-Ittihad

• Saudi Professional League:
  • 2022–23
• Saudi Super Cup:
  • 2022

See also

In Spanish: Tarek Hamed para niños