Ahmed Elmohamady
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Wing half
Ahmed Elmohamady: profile
Ahmed Elmohamady (born 9 September 1987 in El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a wing half.
Elmohamady made the step into senior football with Ghazl El Mahalla SC in 2004. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at ENPPI SC (2006–2011), where he made 72 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 186 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Elmohamady represented Egypt (2007–present). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 20 January 2010 (Africa Cup of Nations).
El Mahalla El Kubra has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Mohamed Elneny, Nabil Emad and Wael Gomaa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2010 – aged 22 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (20 in 186)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 58% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alex Song, Colin Dagba and Kalilou Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Ghazl El Mahalla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 17 | 4 |
| 2006–2011 | ENPPI SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 72 | 12 |
| 2010–2011 |  Sunderland A.F.C. |
Premier League | 36 | 0 |
| 2011–2013 | Sunderland A.F.C. |
Premier League | 20 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 18 | 2 |
| 2013–2017 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2017– | Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 186 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | Egypt |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jan 2010 | Egypt 2–0 Benin | 7 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 26 Jun 2019 | Egypt 2–0 DR Congo | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 30 Jun 2019 | Egypt 2–0 Uganda | 45 | 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 Ahmed Elmohamady?
Ahmed Elmohamady was born on 9 September 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Ahmed Elmohamady born?
Ahmed Elmohamady was born in El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt.
Which national team does Ahmed Elmohamady play for?
Ahmed Elmohamady played international football for Egypt.
Which clubs has Ahmed Elmohamady played for?
Ahmed Elmohamady's recorded clubs are Ghazl El Mahalla SC, ENPPI SC, Sunderland A.F.C., Hull City A.F.C. and Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Ahmed Elmohamady?
Ahmed Elmohamady is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Elmohamady play?
Ahmed Elmohamady played as a wing half.
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