How many caps did Gamal Abdelhamid win for Egypt?

Gamal Abdelhamid won 59 caps for Egypt, scoring 19 goals.

Which clubs did Gamal Abdelhamid play for?

Al Ahly SC (1977–1984), Zamalek SC (1984–1994).

Where does Gamal Abdelhamid rank among Egypt's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Gamal Abdelhamid #20 of Egypt's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Egypt · 1986–88

Gamal Abdelhamid

Stalwart SS, also ST, CAM Right-footed finishercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1957

Clubs

Al Ahly SC, Zamalek SC

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Egypt

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Seven goals in the 1986 African Cup of Champions Clubs made him its top scorer and Zamalek continental champions; four years later he led Egypt out at Italia 90 as captain. Egypt had taken that year's Africa Cup of Nations on home ground with him in the forward line, and the rest of his career brought three African club titles, the 1988 Nations Cup scoring prize, eight Egyptian league titles, 101 league goals and 24 goals in 79 internationals. Career record: 59 caps and 19 goals for Egypt; club career at Al Ahly SC, Zamalek SC.

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Career record

1977–1984	Al Ahly SC
1984–1994	Zamalek SC
Egypt	59 caps, 19 goals

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Around Abdelhamid in the almanac

One rank above: Saleh Selim at #19.

One rank below: Mohamed Elneny at #21.

Egypt's editorial top five: Mohamed Salah · Ahmed Hassan · Mohamed Aboutrika · Essam El-Hadary · Hossam Hassan.