Ahmed Fathy
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Midfielder
Ahmed Fathy: profile
Ahmed Fathy (born 10 November 1984 in Benha, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Fathy's senior club career began in 2000 at Ismaily SC. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Ahly SC (2007–2014): 110 appearances and 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 195 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Fathy represented Egypt (2002–2019), earning 127 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 7 February 2008 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Benha has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Saad Samir, Mohamed Abdullah and Nour El Sayed.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Egypt, United Kingdom, Kuwait and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (18 in 195)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 34% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Pyramids FC (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eduardo Camavinga, Wilfried Zaha and Daniel Agyei (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 |  Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 |  Kazma Sporting Club |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 21 | 4 |
| 2007–2014 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 110 | 12 |
| 2013 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 7 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 |  Umm Salal SC |
Qatar Stars League | 17 | 1 |
| 2015–2020 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2020– | Pyramids FC |
Egyptian Premier League | 21 | 0 |
| Total | 195 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2019 | Egypt |
Senior | 127 | 3 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Feb 2008 | Ivory Coast 1–4 Egypt | 12 | 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 Fathy?
Ahmed Fathy was born on 10 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Ahmed Fathy born?
Ahmed Fathy was born in Benha, Egypt.
Which national team does Ahmed Fathy play for?
Ahmed Fathy played international football for Egypt. He has 127 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ahmed Fathy played for?
Ahmed Fathy's recorded clubs are Ismaily SC, Sheffield United F.C., Kazma Sporting Club, Al Ahly SC, Hull City A.F.C., Umm Salal SC and Pyramids FC.
How tall is Ahmed Fathy?
Ahmed Fathy is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Fathy play?
Ahmed Fathy played as a midfielder.
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