Ahmed Salah Hosny
Egyptian footballer and actor
Egypt
Forward
Ahmed Salah Hosny: profile
Ahmed Salah Hosny (born 11 July 1979 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a forward.
Hosny's senior club career began in 1997 at Al Ahly SC. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1997 and 2006. His most appearances came at VfB Stuttgart (1998–2001), where he made 26 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 79 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Hosny represented Egypt (1999–2003), earning 30 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 1 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1997–2006 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Egypt, Germany, Belgium and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (17 in 79)
- Latest move
- Çaykur Rizespor (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Amad Diallo, Mohamed Elneny and Jabu Mahlangu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1998–1999 |  VfB Stuttgart II |
3. Liga | 25 | 9 |
| 1998–2001 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 26 | 2 |
| 2001–2002 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 18 | 4 |
| 2003–2004 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2004–2006 |  Çaykur Rizespor |
Süper Lig | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 79 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2003 | Egypt |
Senior | 30 | 9 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Feb 2000 | Egypt 4–2 Burkina Faso | 30 | 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 Salah Hosny?
Ahmed Salah Hosny was born on 11 July 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Ahmed Salah Hosny born?
Ahmed Salah Hosny was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Ahmed Salah Hosny play for?
Ahmed Salah Hosny played international football for Egypt. He has 30 caps and 9 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ahmed Salah Hosny played for?
Ahmed Salah Hosny's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC, VfB Stuttgart II, VfB Stuttgart, KAA Gent and Çaykur Rizespor.
What position does Ahmed Salah Hosny play?
Ahmed Salah Hosny played as a forward.
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