Gamal Abdel-Hamid
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Midfielder
Gamal Abdel-Hamid: profile
Gamal Abdel-Hamid (born 24 November 1957 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Abdel-Hamid started out at Al Ahly SC in 1977. He played for 2 clubs between 1977 and 1994. His most appearances came at Zamalek SC (1984–1994), where he made 320 appearances and scored 77 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 320 appearances and 77 goals.
At international level, Abdel-Hamid represented Egypt (1979–1993), earning 59 caps and scoring 19 goals.
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1979 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1977–1994 (18 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (77 in 320)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 77% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Nabil Bentaleb, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Ibrahim Maza (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1984 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1984–1994 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 320 | 77 |
| Total | 320 | 77 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1993 | Egypt |
Senior | 59 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gamal Abdel-Hamid?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid was born on 24 November 1957, which makes him 68 years old.
Where was Gamal Abdel-Hamid born?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Gamal Abdel-Hamid play for?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid played international football for Egypt. He has 59 caps and 19 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gamal Abdel-Hamid played for?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC and Zamalek SC.
How tall is Gamal Abdel-Hamid?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Gamal Abdel-Hamid play?
Gamal Abdel-Hamid played as a midfielder.
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