Abdallah El Said: profile
Abdallah El Said (born 13 July 1985 in Ismailia, Egypt) is an Egyptian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Zamalek SC.
Said made the step into senior football with Ismaily SC in 2004. He has played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at Al Ahly SC (2011–2018), where he made 154 appearances and scored 50 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 468 appearances and 131 goals.
At international level, Said has represented Egypt (2008–2022), earning 58 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Chad on 17 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Ismailia has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Ahmed Hegazi, Hosny Abd Rabo and Mohamed Alaa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 2004–present (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Egypt, Finland and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (131 in 468)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 25% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Zamalek SC (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lamine Yamal, Jonathan Mensah and Gelson Dala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 |  Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 140 | 36 |
| 2011–2018 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 154 | 50 |
| 2018 |  Kuopion Palloseura |
Veikkausliiga | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | 14 | 2 |
| 2019–2023 | Pyramids FC |
Egyptian Premier League | 126 | 36 |
| 2024– | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 27 | 7 |
| Total | 468 | 131 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2022 | Egypt |
Senior | 58 | 6 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Nov 2015 | Egypt 4–0 Chad | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 9 Oct 2016 | Congo 1–2 Egypt | 58 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 13 Nov 2016 | Egypt 2–0 Ghana | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 21 Jan 2017 | Egypt 1–0 Uganda | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdallah El Said?
Abdallah El Said was born on 13 July 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Abdallah El Said born?
Abdallah El Said was born in Ismailia, Egypt.
Which national team does Abdallah El Said play for?
Abdallah El Said plays international football for Egypt. He has 58 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdallah El Said played for?
Abdallah El Said's recorded clubs are Ismaily SC, Al Ahly SC, Kuopion Palloseura, Al Ahli FC, Pyramids FC and Zamalek SC.
What team does Abdallah El Said play for now?
According to the latest data, Abdallah El Said plays for Zamalek SC.
How tall is Abdallah El Said?
Abdallah El Said is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Abdallah El Said play?
Abdallah El Said plays as a midfielder.
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