Mokhtar Mokhtar
Egyptian footballer
Egypt
Midfielder
Mokhtar Mokhtar: profile
Mokhtar Mokhtar (born 17 August 1954 in Cairo, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mokhtar made the step into senior football with Al Ahly SC in 1975.
At international level, Mokhtar represented Egypt (1976–1980), earning 15 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 21 October 1977 (World Cup Qualification).
Cairo has produced 180 footballers in our database, including Omar Marmoush, Mido and Omar Gaber.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1984 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1980 | Egypt |
Senior | 15 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Oct 1977 | Egypt 3–1 Nigeria | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Mar 1980 | Egypt 2–1 Ivory Coast | 20 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Mokhtar Mokhtar?
Mokhtar Mokhtar was born on 17 August 1954, which makes him 72 years old.
Where was Mokhtar Mokhtar born?
Mokhtar Mokhtar was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Which national team does Mokhtar Mokhtar play for?
Mokhtar Mokhtar played international football for Egypt. He has 15 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mokhtar Mokhtar played for?
Mokhtar Mokhtar's recorded clubs are Al Ahly SC.
What position does Mokhtar Mokhtar play?
Mokhtar Mokhtar played as a midfielder.
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