Essam El-Hadary
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Goalkeeper
Essam El-Hadary: profile
Essam El-Hadary (born 15 January 1973 in Kafr El Battikh, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
El-Hadary made the step into senior football with Damietta SC in 1993. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries between 1993 and 2020. His most appearances came at Al Ahly SC (1996–2008), where he made 412 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 771 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, El-Hadary represented Egypt (1996–2018), earning 159 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1993–2020 (28 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Egypt, Switzerland, Sudan and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (2 in 771)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 86% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Nogoom FC (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- El Hadji Diouf, Joshua King and Caleb Yirenkyi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | Damietta SC |
Egyptian Second Division League | 58 | 0 |
| 1996–2008 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 412 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 32 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 4 | 0 |
| 2011–2013 |  Al-Merrikh SC |
Sudani Premier League | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 | Al Ittihad Alexandria Club |
Egyptian Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | Wadi Degla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 14 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 38 | 0 |
| 2015–2017 | Wadi Degla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 57 | 0 |
| 2017–2018 |  Al-Taawon FC |
Saudi Pro League | 25 | 1 |
| 2018–2019 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 15 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 | Nogoom FC |
Egyptian Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 771 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2018 | Egypt |
Senior | 159 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Essam El-Hadary?
Essam El-Hadary was born on 15 January 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Essam El-Hadary born?
Essam El-Hadary was born in Kafr El Battikh, Egypt.
Which national team does Essam El-Hadary play for?
Essam El-Hadary played international football for Egypt. He has 159 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Essam El-Hadary played for?
Essam El-Hadary's recorded clubs are Damietta SC, Al Ahly SC, FC Sion, Ismaily SC, Zamalek SC, Al-Merrikh SC, Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, Wadi Degla SC, Al-Taawon FC and Nogoom FC.
How tall is Essam El-Hadary?
Essam El-Hadary is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Essam El-Hadary play?
Essam El-Hadary played as a goalkeeper.
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