How many caps did Magdi Abdelghani win for Egypt?

Magdi Abdelghani won 50 caps for Egypt, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Magdi Abdelghani play for?

Al Ahly SC (1979–1988), S.C. Beira-Mar (1988–1992), Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC (1993–1994).

Where does Magdi Abdelghani rank among Egypt's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Magdi Abdelghani #24 of Egypt's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

33·Legends

‹ Egypt's 33

Egypt · 1982–90

Magdi Abdelghani

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1959

Clubs

Al Ahly SC, S.C. Beira-Mar, Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for Egypt

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Ronald Koeman gave away a penalty in Palermo on 12 June 1990 and Abdelghani converted it with seven minutes left, drawing Egypt level with the Netherlands and scoring the only goal his country managed at that World Cup. Four years earlier he had won the Nations Cup in Cairo and made its team of the tournament; Al Ahly brought him two African Champions Cups, in 1982 and 1987, seven league titles and five Egypt Cups. Career record: 50 caps and 5 goals for Egypt; club career at Al Ahly SC, S.C. Beira-Mar, Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC.

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Career record

1979–1988	Al Ahly SC
1988–1992	S.C. Beira-Mar
1993–1994	Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC
Egypt	50 caps, 5 goals

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Around Abdelghani in the almanac

One rank above: Hossam Ghaly at #23.

One rank below: Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet at #25.

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