He is not the team captain but frequently takes charge and was a key figure in Ahly's ascent to a record sixth African club crown against Coton Sport in November. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. Mohamed Aboutrika recently announced that he will retire from professional football after the FIFA Club World Cup, which began this week in Morocco. Aboutrika scored the winning goal for Egypt in the Pharaohs' triumph at the Nations Cup in Ghana. Mohamed Aboutrika's wonderful 2008 has been rewarded by his fans, Mohamed Aboutrika has been a key man for Al Ahly coach Manuel Jose (l), The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, BBC Fast Track - at the heart of African sport. He is often considered the best Egyptian player in history and is widely regarded as one of the greatest African footballers of all time. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. His modest, friendly approach to the fanatical fans is welcomed, but it is his performances on the pitch which make them love him. Back to African Footballer of the Year 2008. His coach at Al Ahly, Manuel Jose, said Mohamed Aboutrika richly deserved his award. Mohamed Aboutrika recently announced that he will retire from professional football after the FIFA Club World Cup, which began this week in Morocco. Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Aboutrika (Arabic: محمد محمد محمد أبو تريكة ‎; born 7 November 1978) is an Egyptian retired professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder and an forward. Aboutrika beat the 2007 winner Emmanuel Adebayor, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o and Amr Zaki to the title. You’ll also get exclusive access to FIFA games, contests and prizes. The midfield star won by an overwhelming majority - taking more than half of the total ballot. "What the other players can't do, he can do. Aboutrika played as a second striker and as an attacking midfielder for Tersana, Al Ahly in Egypt, and Baniyas in UAE. The Egypt veteran's only spell abroad came with United Arab Emirates side Baniyas, whom he joined on a short-term loan deal earlier this year. He is fantastic player and a fantastic person. "It was an opportunity for me and my team-mates to be a showcase for Egyptian football, across the world.". Aboutrika has scored 32 times for Al Ahly in African competitions, including a remarkable last-gasp winner over Tunisia’s Sfaxien in the 2006 Champions League final. The number of CAF Champions League titles he has won with Al Ahly, in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2013. Mohamed Aboutrika started and finished his year as a winner. Read more. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The number of successive Cup of Nations titles won by Aboutrika in 2006 and 2008. It was a goal which cemented his place in the hearts of the Egyptian footballing public. … Aboutrika shares the record for most goals in the FIFA Club World Cup (4) with Lionel Messi and Brazilian striker Denilson. Al-Ahly's Mohamed Aboutrika (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the African Champions League first leg final between South Africa's Orlando Pirates and Egypt's Al … The age at which Aboutrika made his Egypt debut in a friendly game at home to Estonia in 2001. Add that to the league title and victory in the Egyptian Super Cup and it is clear 2008 has been very good for Mohamed Aboutrika - but it is he who has done most to make it that way. He was also one of the most notable stars in the Egyptian national team. Another notable strike was the solitary, decisive goal in the 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations final, a 1-0 win over Cameroon. Three of his tally were registered in the 2006 edition, when he finished as top scorer. The midfield star won by an overwhelming majority - taking more than half of the total ballot. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. He is the all-time top scorer in the Cairo derby against rivals Zamalek with 13 goals. Go anywhere in Egypt and fans will chant his name and children will pretend to be him as they kick a ball around in the dust. Aboutrika is the second Egyptian to win the award - after his club and international colleague Mohamed Barakat, who won in 2005.

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