Mohamed Farouk
Egyptian footballer (1978-)
Egypt
Forward
Mohamed Farouk: profile
Mohamed Farouk (born 10 September 1978 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a forward.
Farouk's senior club career began in 1998 at Al Ahly SC. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Ittihad Alexandria Club (2010–2013): 10 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 15 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Farouk represented Egypt (1999–2001), earning 15 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Mauritius on 9 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and Turkey
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 14% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Ittihad Alexandria Club (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ferdinand Coly, Younousse Sankharé and Ayub Masika (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2000–2001 |  MKE Ankaragücü |
TFF Third League | 5 | 0 |
| 2003–2005 | Haras El-Hodood SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2007 | Al Ittihad Alexandria Club |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2007–2009 | Petrojet FC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2009–2010 | Smouha SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2013 | Al Ittihad Alexandria Club |
Egyptian Premier League | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Egypt |
Senior | 15 | 4 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Apr 2000 | Egypt 2–0 Mauritius | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 23 Apr 2000 | Egypt 4–2 Mauritius | 72 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 23 Apr 2000 | Egypt 4–2 Mauritius | 74 | 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 Mohamed Farouk?
Mohamed Farouk was born on 10 September 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Mohamed Farouk born?
Mohamed Farouk was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Mohamed Farouk play for?
Mohamed Farouk played international football for Egypt. He has 15 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Farouk played for?
Mohamed Farouk's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC, MKE Ankaragücü, Haras El-Hodood SC, Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, Petrojet FC and Smouha SC.
How tall is Mohamed Farouk?
Mohamed Farouk is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Farouk play?
Mohamed Farouk played as a forward.
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