Shikabala
Egyptian Former football player
Egypt
Wing
Shikabala: profile
Shikabala (born 5 March 1986 in Edfu, Egypt) is a former Egyptian footballer who played as a wing.
Shikabala started out at Zamalek SC in 2002. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at Zamalek SC (2007–2014), where he made 170 appearances and scored 53 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 310 appearances and 84 goals.
At international level, Shikabala represented Egypt (2005–present), earning 28 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 12 November 2017 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 31 (match)
- Countries played in
- 5: Egypt, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Portugal and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (84 in 310)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 64% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Raed FC (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssouf Sabaly, Liassine Cadamuro and Ahmed Hassan Mahgoub (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 23 | 2 |
| 2005–2007 |  PAOK FC |
Super League Greece | 23 | 5 |
| 2007–2014 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 170 | 53 |
| 2012–2013 |  Al Wasl FC |
UAE Pro League | 13 | 6 |
| 2014–2015 |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 10 | 2 |
| 2015– | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 70 | 12 |
| 2017– |  Al-Raed FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | 4 |
| Total | 310 | 84 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005– | Egypt |
Senior | 28 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Nov 2017 | Ghana 1–1 Egypt | 61 | 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 Shikabala?
Shikabala was born on 5 March 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Shikabala born?
Shikabala was born in Edfu, Egypt.
Which national team does Shikabala play for?
Shikabala played international football for Egypt. He has 28 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Shikabala played for?
Shikabala's recorded clubs are Zamalek SC, PAOK FC, Al Wasl FC, Sporting CP, Ismaily SC and Al-Raed FC.
How tall is Shikabala?
Shikabala is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Shikabala play?
Shikabala played as a wing.
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