Mahmoud Fathalla
Egyptian footballer
Egypt
Centre-back
Mahmoud Fathalla: profile
Mahmoud Fathalla (born 12 February 1982 in Egypt) is a retired Egyptian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Fathalla's senior club career began in 2004 at Ghazl El Mahalla SC. He played for 4 clubs since 2004. His most appearances came at Zamalek SC (2007–2014), where he made 107 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 202 appearances and 42 goals.
At international level, Fathalla represented Egypt (2005–2013), earning 52 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mozambique on 1 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Egypt has produced 163 footballers in our database, including Zizo, Tarek Alaa and Adel Abdelrahman.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 30 (match)
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (42 in 202)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 86% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- El-Entag El-Harby (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Utaka, Benik Afobe and Julius Aghahowa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Ghazl El Mahalla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 74 | 13 |
| 2007–2014 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 107 | 29 |
| 2014–2015 | Tala'ea El-Gaish SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 21 | 0 |
| 2015– | El-Entag El-Harby |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 202 | 42 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2013 | Egypt |
Senior | 52 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2012 | Egypt 2–0 Mozambique | 55 | 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 Mahmoud Fathalla?
Mahmoud Fathalla was born on 12 February 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Mahmoud Fathalla born?
Mahmoud Fathalla was born in Egypt.
Which national team does Mahmoud Fathalla play for?
Mahmoud Fathalla played international football for Egypt. He has 52 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mahmoud Fathalla played for?
Mahmoud Fathalla's recorded clubs are Ghazl El Mahalla SC, Zamalek SC, Tala'ea El-Gaish SC and El-Entag El-Harby.
How tall is Mahmoud Fathalla?
Mahmoud Fathalla is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Mahmoud Fathalla play?
Mahmoud Fathalla played as a centre-back.
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