Wael Gomaa
Egyptian association football player
Egypt
Defender
Wael Gomaa: profile
Wael Gomaa (born 3 August 1975 in El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt) is a retired Egyptian footballer who played as a defender.
Gomaa made the step into senior football with Ghazl El Mahalla SC in 1993. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1993 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Ahly SC (2001–2014): 360 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 471 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Gomaa represented Egypt (2001–2013), earning 113 caps and scoring 1 goal.
El Mahalla El Kubra has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Mohamed Elneny, Ahmed Elmohamady and Nabil Emad.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1993–2014 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (22 in 471)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 64% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Sailiya Sports Club (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Brahim Díaz, Themba Zwane and Collin Benjamin (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2001 | Ghazl El Mahalla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 82 | 6 |
| 2001–2014 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 360 | 6 |
| 2007–2008 |  Al-Sailiya Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 29 | 10 |
| Total | 471 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2013 | Egypt |
Senior | 113 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Wael Gomaa?
Wael Gomaa was born on 3 August 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Wael Gomaa born?
Wael Gomaa was born in El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt.
Which national team does Wael Gomaa play for?
Wael Gomaa played international football for Egypt. He has 113 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Wael Gomaa played for?
Wael Gomaa's recorded clubs are Ghazl El Mahalla SC, Al Ahly SC and Al-Sailiya Sports Club.
How tall is Wael Gomaa?
Wael Gomaa is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Wael Gomaa play?
Wael Gomaa played as a defender.
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