Egypt · 1998–2018Essam El-Hadary
Rating
Caps
159
Goals
0
Life
1973
Clubs
Damietta SC, Al Ahly SC, Al-Merrikh SC
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Editorial rank of 33 for Egypt
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On 25 June 2018, aged 45 years and 161 days, he became the oldest man to play at a World Cup and saved Fahad Al-Muwallad's penalty against Saudi Arabia. Four Africa Cup of Nations titles sit on his record, in 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010, with the best goalkeeper award at the last three, three CAF Champions Leagues and seven league titles with Al Ahly, and 159 caps for Egypt. Career record: 159 caps and 0 goals for Egypt; club career at Damietta SC, Al Ahly SC, Al-Merrikh SC.
Career record
| 1993–1996 | Damietta SC |
| 1996–2008 | Al Ahly SC |
| 2008–2009 | FC Sion |
| 2009–2010 | Ismaily SC |
| 2010–2010 | Zamalek SC |
| 2011–2013 | Al-Merrikh SC |
| 2012–2012 | Al Ittihad Alexandria Club |
| 2013–2014 | Wadi Degla SC |
| 2014–2015 | Ismaily SC |
| 2015–2017 | Wadi Degla SC |
| 2017–2018 | Al-Taawon |
| 2018–2019 | Ismaily SC |
| Egypt | 159 caps, 0 goals |
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