Magdi Abdelghani
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Midfielder
Magdi Abdelghani: profile
Magdi Abdelghani (born 27 July 1959 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Abdelghani made the step into senior football with Al Ahly SC in 1979. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1979 and 1994.
At international level, Abdelghani represented Egypt (1981–1992), earning 50 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 17 March 1984 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1981 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1984 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1979–1994 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and Portugal
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 34% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC (1993)
- Shares a birthday with
- Naïm Sliti, Babanco and Mohamed Bangura (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1988 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1988–1992 |  S.C. Beira-Mar |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| 1993–1994 | Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1992 | Egypt |
Senior | 50 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Mar 1984 | Algeria 3–1 Egypt | 76 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 12 Jun 1990 | Netherlands 1–1 Egypt | 83 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Magdi Abdelghani?
Magdi Abdelghani was born on 27 July 1959, which makes him 67 years old.
Where was Magdi Abdelghani born?
Magdi Abdelghani was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Magdi Abdelghani play for?
Magdi Abdelghani played international football for Egypt. He has 50 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Magdi Abdelghani played for?
Magdi Abdelghani's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC, S.C. Beira-Mar and Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC.
How tall is Magdi Abdelghani?
Magdi Abdelghani is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Magdi Abdelghani play?
Magdi Abdelghani played as a midfielder.
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