Hosny Abd Rabo
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Midfielder
Hosny Abd Rabo: profile
Hosny Abd Rabo (born 1 November 1984 in Ismailia, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Rabo made the step into senior football with Ismaily SC in 2002. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2002 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at Ismaily SC (2007–2019): 173 appearances and 45 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 278 appearances and 66 goals.
At international level, Rabo represented Egypt (2004–2014), earning 102 caps and scoring 16 goals. Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 22 January 2008 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Egypt at under-20 level.
Ismailia has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Ahmed Hegazi, Abdallah El Said and Mohamed Alaa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2002–2019 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Egypt, France, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (66 in 278)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 16% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Ittihad FC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nordi Mukiele, Ernest Nuamah and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 14 | 5 |
| 2005–2007 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 28 | 9 |
| 2007–2019 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 173 | 45 |
| 2008–2010 |  Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club |
UAE Pro League | 29 | 5 |
| 2012 |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | 5 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 278 | 66 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Egypt U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2004–2014 | Egypt |
Senior | 102 | 16 |
International goals (9)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jan 2008 | Egypt 4–2 Cameroon | 14 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 22 Jan 2008 | Egypt 4–2 Cameroon | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 26 Jan 2008 | Egypt 3–0 Sudan | 29 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 4 Feb 2008 | Egypt 2–1 Angola | 23 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 6 Jun 2008 | Djibouti 0–4 Egypt | 47 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 5 Jul 2009 | Egypt 3–0 Rwanda | 74 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 10 Oct 2009 | Zambia 0–1 Egypt | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 28 Jan 2010 | Algeria 0–4 Egypt | 38 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 26 Mar 2013 | Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe | 64 | 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 Hosny Abd Rabo?
Hosny Abd Rabo was born on 1 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Hosny Abd Rabo born?
Hosny Abd Rabo was born in Ismailia, Egypt.
Which national team does Hosny Abd Rabo play for?
Hosny Abd Rabo played international football for Egypt. He has 102 caps and 16 goals on record.
Which clubs has Hosny Abd Rabo played for?
Hosny Abd Rabo's recorded clubs are Ismaily SC, RC Strasbourg Alsace, Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club, Al Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr.
How tall is Hosny Abd Rabo?
Hosny Abd Rabo is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Hosny Abd Rabo play?
Hosny Abd Rabo played as a midfielder.
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