Farouk Gaafar
Egyptian footballer and manager
Egypt
Midfielder
Farouk Gaafar: profile
Farouk Gaafar (born 29 October 1952 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Gaafar started out at Zamalek SC in 1971.
At international level, Gaafar represented Egypt (1972–1981). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 15 July 1977 (World Cup Qualification).
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1984 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1981 | Egypt |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jul 1977 | Egypt 2–0 Zambia | 29 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 25 Nov 1977 | Egypt 3–2 Tunisia | 26 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Farouk Gaafar?
Farouk Gaafar was born on 29 October 1952, which makes him 73 years old.
Where was Farouk Gaafar born?
Farouk Gaafar was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Farouk Gaafar play for?
Farouk Gaafar played international football for Egypt.
Which clubs has Farouk Gaafar played for?
Farouk Gaafar's recorded clubs are Zamalek SC.
What position does Farouk Gaafar play?
Farouk Gaafar played as a midfielder.
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