Ad-Diba
Egyptian footballer and football referee (1927–2016)
Egypt
Forward
Ad-Diba: profile
Ad-Diba (born 17 November 1927 in Alexandria, Egypt) was an Egyptian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 30 December 2016.
Ad-Diba started out at Al Ittihad Alexandria Club in 1954.
At international level, Ad-Diba represented Egypt (1953–1957), earning 19 caps and scoring 17 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Italy on 13 November 1953 (World Cup Qualification).
Alexandria has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Amr Warda, Gedo and Ahmed El-Kass.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954–1957 | Al Ittihad Alexandria Club |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1957 | Egypt |
Senior | 19 | 17 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 1953 | Egypt 1–2 Italy | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Feb 1957 | Sudan 1–2 Egypt | 72 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 16 Feb 1957 | Egypt 4–0 Ethiopia | 2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 16 Feb 1957 | Egypt 4–0 Ethiopia | 7 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 16 Feb 1957 | Egypt 4–0 Ethiopia | 68 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 16 Feb 1957 | Egypt 4–0 Ethiopia | 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
Where was Ad-Diba born?
Ad-Diba was born in Alexandria, Egypt.
Which national team does Ad-Diba play for?
Ad-Diba played international football for Egypt. He has 19 caps and 17 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ad-Diba played for?
Ad-Diba's recorded clubs are Al Ittihad Alexandria Club.
What position does Ad-Diba play?
Ad-Diba played as a forward.
