Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Defender
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua: profile
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua (born 30 January 1974 in Mansoura, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a defender.
El-Saqua's senior club career began in 1995 at نادي الاسماعيلي. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2012. His most appearances came at Gençlerbirliği S.K. (2002–2005), where he made 100 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 320 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, El-Saqua represented Egypt (1997–2010), earning 112 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 11 March 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Mansoura has produced 23 footballers in our database, including Hamza Abdelkarim, Emam Ashour and Tarek Hamed.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2012 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (16 in 320)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 73% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- ENPPI SC (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Omar Gaber, Bradley Cross and Gilles Yapi Yapo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | نادي الاسماعيلي |
Egyptian Second Division League | – | – |
| 1999–2002 |  Denizlispor |
TFF First League | 66 | 4 |
| 2002–2005 | Gençlerbirliği S.K. |
Süper Lig | 100 | 6 |
| 2005–2007 | Konyaspor |
Süper Lig | 67 | 4 |
| 2007–2009 | Gençlerbirliği S.K. |
Süper Lig | 26 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Eskişehirspor |
TFF Third League | 37 | 1 |
| 2010–2012 | ENPPI SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 24 | 1 |
| Total | 320 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2010 | Egypt |
Senior | 112 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Mar 2001 | Egypt 5–2 Algeria | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua was born on 30 January 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua born?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua was born in Mansoura, Egypt.
Which national team does Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua play for?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua played international football for Egypt. He has 112 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua played for?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua's recorded clubs are نادي الاسماعيلي, Denizlispor, Gençlerbirliği S.K., Konyaspor, Eskişehirspor and ENPPI SC.
How tall is Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua play?
Abdel-Zaher El-Saqua played as a defender.
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