Ahmed Al-Muhammadi
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Ahmed Eissa Elmehamady Abdel-Fattah ( born on 9 September 1987) is an Egypt
ian footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Sunderland
. He is widely regarded as one of the future stars of Egyptian football
. Elmohamady was part of the Egyptian squads that won the 2008 & 2010 African Nations Cups. Sunderland completed the permanent signing of Elmohamady after he spent the 2010-11 season on loan from ENPPI. He is known for delivering excellent crosses and for his tireless work rate.
, Gharbia, Egypt
, Elmohamady started his youth career at Ghazl El-Mahalla in 2003. He started to play for the first team in 2004 at the age of only 17. Despite the strong interest from the Egyptian giants Al-Ahly
, it was ENPPI that eventually won his services in June 2006. Although he started his career as a striker
with Ghazl El-Mehalla, he quickly established himself as right wing-back after joining ENPPI. The young talent was called by Egyptian national team's manager, Hassan Shehata
, for his first international appearance in 2007.
For a long time, Elmohamady has attracted the attention of several Europe
an clubs. However, ENPPI was reluctant to allow him to move to any of them. In summer 2007, ENPPI turned down an offer from Hertha BSC, because the German
side failed to meet the Egyptian club's financial demands. The player refused another bid from Rapid Bucureşti of Romania
in 2007.
On 25 November 2008, Elmohamady completed a five-day trial with Premier League side Blackburn Rovers
per Rovers' manager Paul Ince
request. Rovers' new manager, Sam Allardyce
, sent a senior official to Egypt to initiate talks with the Egyptian club in January 2009. However, the deal fell through as Allardyce believed it would be difficult for Elmohamady to make immediate impact.
manager Steve Bruce
while on trial with the Premier League side in August 2009. However on 31 January 2010, Sunderland failed to sign him.
Belgian side Club Brugge were also interested in the player and had, according to ENPPI, already made an offer.
ENPPI accepted loan bids from both West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland for Elmohamady but while West Brom's offer was larger, Elmohamady chose to go to Sunderland, after being on trial.
On 1 July 2010, Elmohamady joined Sunderland after passing medicals for a season-long loan move from ENPPI for a £500,000 fee, with an option of a permanent deal for £2 million next summer.
Elmohamady made his debut for Sunderland in their 2-2 draw with Birmingham City
on 14 August 2010. He won Man of the Match for his performances against Arsenal
and Manchester City
. Due to his impressive start at Sunderland, manager Steve Bruce
expressed an interest in signing Elmohamady permanently in the January transfer window.
On 11 March 2011, Sunderland announced that they have taken up the option of a £2 million transfer which was included in the loan agreement, making Elmohamady's contract a permanent one on Wearside.
On 9 June 2011, the permanent contract was officially confirmed by Sunderland, with Elmohamady signing a deal which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2014. Manager Steve Bruce added, "Ahmed has done well in his first season with the club and has shown plenty of potential. We look forward to helping him grow as a player and I think there is much more to come from him."
Elmohamady started Sunderland's first league game of the 2011-12 season away to Liverpool, and provided the assist for Seb Larsson's debut goal as the Black Cats drew 1-1. He scored his first goal for Sunderland in a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on 1 October 2011.
which was held in Republic of the Congo
, he was the rising star of the Egypt
ian team and one of the stars of the tournament despite his playing out of position as he played forward.
He made his senior international debut in August 2007 at the age of 20, in a friendly against Côte d'Ivoire in Paris
and has played eight of Egypt’s last nine matches before ACN 2008. He's included in the final squad of Egypt which competed in ACN 2008 in Ghana
and grabbed the cup, where he played a role as a substitute. Since then, he reserved his place in the starting line up as a Right-back or Winger. He started all Egypt's six games in the second round of FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifiers
.
In the 2009 Confederations Cup, he was sent off in Egypt's opening game against Brazil for deliberately handling Lúcio
's goal-bound effort in the last minute, in an effort to save his team losing in the last minute. This resulted in Brazil going on to score the penalty to win the game by 4-3.
African Cup of Nations
: 2008, 2010
, he is officially known as Elmohamady.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
. He is widely regarded as one of the future stars of Egyptian football
Football in Egypt
-National football team: The Egypt national football team , nicknamed The Pharaohs, is the national team of Egypt and is administered by the Egyptian Football Association. They were the first from an African country to participate in the World Cup when they played in 1934, losing to Hungary 4-2....
. Elmohamady was part of the Egyptian squads that won the 2008 & 2010 African Nations Cups. Sunderland completed the permanent signing of Elmohamady after he spent the 2010-11 season on loan from ENPPI. He is known for delivering excellent crosses and for his tireless work rate.
ENPPI
Born in BasyounBasyoun
-Notable residents:*Saad El Shazly...
, Gharbia, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, Elmohamady started his youth career at Ghazl El-Mahalla in 2003. He started to play for the first team in 2004 at the age of only 17. Despite the strong interest from the Egyptian giants Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
, it was ENPPI that eventually won his services in June 2006. Although he started his career as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
with Ghazl El-Mehalla, he quickly established himself as right wing-back after joining ENPPI. The young talent was called by Egyptian national team's manager, Hassan Shehata
Hassan Shehata
Hassan Shehata is an Egyptian football coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Zamalek SC.He was the head coach Egyptian national team from 2004 to 2011...
, for his first international appearance in 2007.
For a long time, Elmohamady has attracted the attention of several Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an clubs. However, ENPPI was reluctant to allow him to move to any of them. In summer 2007, ENPPI turned down an offer from Hertha BSC, because the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
side failed to meet the Egyptian club's financial demands. The player refused another bid from Rapid Bucureşti of Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
in 2007.
On 25 November 2008, Elmohamady completed a five-day trial with Premier League side Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
per Rovers' manager Paul Ince
Paul Ince
Paul Emerson Carlyle Ince is an English football manager and a former professional player. He has managed Blackburn Rovers, Milton Keynes Dons and Macclesfield Town...
request. Rovers' new manager, Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce , nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player. In June 2011 he was appointed as manager of West Ham United....
, sent a senior official to Egypt to initiate talks with the Egyptian club in January 2009. However, the deal fell through as Allardyce believed it would be difficult for Elmohamady to make immediate impact.
Sunderland
Elmohamady impressed SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
manager Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce
Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruce is an English football manager and former player. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by a number of professional clubs. He was on the verge of quitting the game altogether when he was offered a trial with Gillingham...
while on trial with the Premier League side in August 2009. However on 31 January 2010, Sunderland failed to sign him.
Belgian side Club Brugge were also interested in the player and had, according to ENPPI, already made an offer.
ENPPI accepted loan bids from both West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland for Elmohamady but while West Brom's offer was larger, Elmohamady chose to go to Sunderland, after being on trial.
On 1 July 2010, Elmohamady joined Sunderland after passing medicals for a season-long loan move from ENPPI for a £500,000 fee, with an option of a permanent deal for £2 million next summer.
Elmohamady made his debut for Sunderland in their 2-2 draw with Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
on 14 August 2010. He won Man of the Match for his performances against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
and Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. Due to his impressive start at Sunderland, manager Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce
Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruce is an English football manager and former player. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by a number of professional clubs. He was on the verge of quitting the game altogether when he was offered a trial with Gillingham...
expressed an interest in signing Elmohamady permanently in the January transfer window.
On 11 March 2011, Sunderland announced that they have taken up the option of a £2 million transfer which was included in the loan agreement, making Elmohamady's contract a permanent one on Wearside.
On 9 June 2011, the permanent contract was officially confirmed by Sunderland, with Elmohamady signing a deal which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2014. Manager Steve Bruce added, "Ahmed has done well in his first season with the club and has shown plenty of potential. We look forward to helping him grow as a player and I think there is much more to come from him."
Elmohamady started Sunderland's first league game of the 2011-12 season away to Liverpool, and provided the assist for Seb Larsson's debut goal as the Black Cats drew 1-1. He scored his first goal for Sunderland in a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on 1 October 2011.
International career
Elmohamady played several times for U21 Egypt national football team, and was a participant in 2007 African Youth Championship2007 African Youth Championship
-Preliminary round:[Apr 15 and 29, 2006]Madagascar 1-1 2-2 Mauritius[Apr 15 and 29,30, 2006]Malawi 2-0 1-0 BotswanaRwanda 2-1 0-0 Ethiopia[Apr 15 and 30, 2006]Sudan 1-3 0-3 Tunisia[Apr 16 and 29,30, 2006]...
which was held in Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
, he was the rising star of the Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian team and one of the stars of the tournament despite his playing out of position as he played forward.
He made his senior international debut in August 2007 at the age of 20, in a friendly against Côte d'Ivoire in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and has played eight of Egypt’s last nine matches before ACN 2008. He's included in the final squad of Egypt which competed in ACN 2008 in Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
and grabbed the cup, where he played a role as a substitute. Since then, he reserved his place in the starting line up as a Right-back or Winger. He started all Egypt's six games in the second round of FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifiers
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
.
In the 2009 Confederations Cup, he was sent off in Egypt's opening game against Brazil for deliberately handling Lúcio
Lúcio
Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one...
's goal-bound effort in the last minute, in an effort to save his team losing in the last minute. This resulted in Brazil going on to score the penalty to win the game by 4-3.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 January 2010 | Complexo da Sr. da Graça Complexo da Sr. da Graça Ombaka National Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benguela, Angola. Completed in 2010, it is used mostly for football matches and has hosted some events for the 2010 African Cup of Nations. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 people.-External links:***... , Benguela Benguela Benguela is a city in western Angola, south of Luanda, and capital of Benguela Province. It lies on a bay of the same name, in 12° 33’ S., 13° 25’ E... , Angola Angola Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city... |
2010 African Cup of Nations 2010 African Cup of Nations The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 27th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football championship of Africa... |
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Honors
With Egypt:African Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
: 2008, 2010
Name
The traditional transliteration is Ahmed Al-Muhammadi. However, at SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, he is officially known as Elmohamady.