Mohamed Aboutreika, legendary player of Al-Ahly from Cairo, is entering the Club World Cup in Morocco, facing the Chinese Guangzhou Evergrande. Aboutreika, a 35-year-old midfielder, has had an illustrious career, and here are some key numbers that define his journey:
- 23: Aboutreika made his debut for the Egypt national team at this age in 2001.
- 38: The number of goals scored with the Pharaohs in 100 caps.
- 1: Aboutreika scored his first goal for the national team in 2004 in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago.
- 15: Aboutreika leads the Egyptian scorers’ rankings in FIFA World Cup qualifying with 15 goals.
- 0: The Egyptian has not won any African Player of the Year title.
- 5: The number of CAF Champions Leagues won with Al-Ahly SC in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2013.
- 106: The number of goals scored in the Egyptian Premier League by Aboutreika.
- 32: The number of goals scored with Al-Ahly SC in continental competitions.
- 13: Aboutreika is the top scorer in the history of the Cairo derby, with 13 goals against Zamalek.
- 1: His only experience abroad took him to the United Arab Emirates at the start of 2013 on loan.
- 4: With 4 goals, he jointly holds the record for goals in the Club World Cup with Lionel Messi and Denilson.
