Which clubs did Hossam Ghaly play for?

Al Ahly SC (2000–2003), Feyenoord Rotterdam (2003–2006), Tottenham Hotspur (2006–2009), Derby County (2008–2008), Al-Nassr (2009–2010), Al Ahly SC (2010–2013), Lierse S.K. (2013–2014), Al Ahly SC (2014–present).

Where does Hossam Ghaly rank among Egypt's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hossam Ghaly #23 of Egypt's 33 greatest players of all time.

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23 / Egypt · 2002–

Hossam Ghaly

CDM box-to-box

Life

1981

Clubs

Al Ahly SC, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Lierse S.K.

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Egypt

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Substituted against Blackburn at White Hart Lane on 10 May 2007, he pulled off his Tottenham shirt and threw it down, then apologised to his manager and the supporters. Career record: club career at Al Ahly SC, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Lierse S.K..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q375518

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Career record

2000–2003	Al Ahly SC
2003–2006	Feyenoord Rotterdam
2006–2009	Tottenham Hotspur
2008–2008	Derby County
2009–2010	Al-Nassr
2010–2013	Al Ahly SC
2013–2014	Lierse S.K.
2014–today	Al Ahly SC

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

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Around Ghaly in the almanac

One rank above: Mohamed Zidan at #22.

One rank below: Magdi Abdelghani at #24.

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

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