Hossam Ghaly
Egyptian former footballer (born 1981)
Egypt
Midfielder
Hossam Ghaly: profile
Hossam Ghaly (born 15 December 1981 in Biyala, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ghaly made the step into senior football with Al Ahly SC in 2000. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Feyenoord Rotterdam (2003–2006): 49 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 194 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Ghaly represented Egypt (2002–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 10 September 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 31 (match)
- Countries played in
- 5: Egypt, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (11 in 194)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 58% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Ahly SC (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rabah Madjer, Famara Diedhiou and Floyd Ayité (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 29 | 2 |
| 2003–2006 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 49 | 3 |
| 2006–2009 |  Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 21 | 1 |
| 2008 | Derby County F.C. |
EFL Championship | 15 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 13 | 1 |
| 2010–2013 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 40 | 4 |
| 2013–2014 |  Lierse S.K. |
Belgian First Division B | 27 | 0 |
| 2014– | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 194 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002– | Egypt |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Sep 2013 | Egypt 4–2 Guinea | 38 | 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 Hossam Ghaly?
Hossam Ghaly was born on 15 December 1981, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Hossam Ghaly born?
Hossam Ghaly was born in Biyala, Egypt.
Which national team does Hossam Ghaly play for?
Hossam Ghaly played international football for Egypt.
Which clubs has Hossam Ghaly played for?
Hossam Ghaly's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Derby County F.C., Al-Nassr and Lierse S.K..
How tall is Hossam Ghaly?
Hossam Ghaly is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Hossam Ghaly play?
Hossam Ghaly played as a midfielder.
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