Wisam El Abdy
Tunisian association football player
Tunisia
Defender
Wisam El Abdy: profile
Wisam El Abdy (born 2 April 1979 in Sfax, Tunisia) is a former Tunisian footballer who played as a defender.
Abdy's senior club career began in 2003 at CS Sfaxien. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 2003 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Zamalek SC (2006–2008): 17 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 24 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Abdy represented Tunisia (2005–2008), earning 11 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 4 June 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Sfax has produced 54 footballers in our database, including Ali Maâloul, Ali Abdi and Aymen Dahmen.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2011 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Tunisia and Egypt
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (1 in 24)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 71% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andrcu Onana, Arthur Boka and Ezzaki Badou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2006–2008 |  Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 17 | 1 |
| 2008–2011 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Tunisia |
Senior | 11 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Jun 2005 | Botswana 1–3 Tunisia | 78 | 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 Wisam El Abdy?
Wisam El Abdy was born on 2 April 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Wisam El Abdy born?
Wisam El Abdy was born in Sfax, Tunisia.
Which national team does Wisam El Abdy play for?
Wisam El Abdy played international football for Tunisia. He has 11 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Wisam El Abdy played for?
Wisam El Abdy's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, Zamalek SC and Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
How tall is Wisam El Abdy?
Wisam El Abdy is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Wisam El Abdy play?
Wisam El Abdy played as a defender.
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