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Mohamed Aboutrika's children and personal life details: Biography of the former footballer
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updated at November 9, 2023 at 8:48 PM
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Mohamed Aboutrika is a retired Egyptian footballer who last played for El Ahly Cairo. The veteran attacking midfielder achieved legendary status after leading El Ahly to five CAF Champions League wins. Discover more about Mohamed Aboutrika and his children, his life story and professional achievements.
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Who is Egyptian footballer Mohamed Aboutrika? He is a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner who began playing for the Pharaohs in March 2001 until December 2013. This article dives into details of the now-exiled Egyptian football icon and his family.
Mohamed Aboutrika's profile summary
Full name | Mohamed Aboutreika |
Nickname | The Magician, The Prince of Hearts, The Saint |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 7th November 1978 |
Age | 45 years old as of November 2023 |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Place of birth | Giza, Egypt |
Current residence | Qatar |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Ethnicity | African |
Religion | Muslim |
Height | 183 centimetres (6'0") |
Weight | 77 kilograms (169.7 lbs) |
Eye colour | Brown |
Hair colour | Black |
Relationship status | Married |
Spouse | Unnamed |
Children | 3 |
Education | Cairo University |
Profession | Retired professional football player |
Playing position | Attacking midfielder |
Net worth | $1 million |
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Mohamed Aboutrika's bio
Mohamed was born on the 7th of November 1978, and the Giza-born athlete is 45 years old as of November 2023.
Where is Mohamed Aboutrika from?
The 2005/06 Egyptian Premier League top goal scorer was born in Giza, Egypt. However, at the time of writing, he has taken up residence in Qatar.
How tall is Aboutrika?
The 2006 African Cup of Nations winner is six feet tall (183 centimetres). Aboutrika's weight is 169.7 pounds (77 kilograms).
Who are Mohamed Aboutrika's children?
Details of Aboutrika's immediate family are unclear, with varying reports about his children. According to publications, the retired Egyptian soccer player has five children Seif Mohamed, Ahmed, Roaqaya, Mawadah, and Sedrah Aboutrika. However, several tabloids claim that the former midfielder has three children.
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The most popular of Mohamed Aboutrika's children are Saif Mohamed and Ahmed Aboutrika. Like his father, Ahmed plays as an attacking midfielder for Al-Markhiya SC, while Saif Mohamed is a midfielder in the Qatar SC Reserve team.
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In an interview excerpt with BBC Arabic, Aboutrika spoke about his wife and daughter while expressing his opinion about women's soccer, saying,
"A woman should preserve her dignity, amd she has a special mission. I do not have a problem with women in sports, but if you were to ask me about my daughter or my wife, I would not accept this."
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What clubs has Mohamed Aboutrika played for?
According to Mohamed Aboutrika's Transfermarkt profile, he has played for FC Baniyas, El Ahly Cairo, and the Tersana FC senior club. At 17, the Egyptian midfielder debuted at the Tersana FC youth club. His performance on the local side influenced his first call-up to the Egyptian national football team on March 19, 2001, and later to the country's Under-23 and Olympic teams.
According to news, Aboutrika's performance at Al Ahly and the Pharaohs nearly earned him a spot on Chelsea FC's squad. In response to a question about the failed move, former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho cited the player's age, saying,
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"Aboutrika was very talented, and everything was apparent to everyone through his achievements with Al Ahly and Egypt. He had the advantage of strong physicality and technique and definitely would have managed to adapt to European football."
How many goals did Mohamed Aboutrika score?
As one of the best-performing African footballers of all time, El Magico played a pivotal role for Egypt's Pharaohs, Al Ahly Cairo and Tersana FC. Before joining El Ahly in 2013, he led Tersana to promotion from Egypt's second division to the first. Here is a summary of Mohamed Aboutrika's stats throughout his career.
Teams | Matches | Goals | Assists |
El Ahly Cairo | 286 | 117 | 40 |
Tersana FC | 25 | 5 | 1 |
FC Baniyas | 6 | 2 | - |
Throughout his career, his performance for Egypt's Pharaohs made him recognised as one of the greatest African footballers in history. Scroll down for his goals for the Egyptian national football teams in various tournaments.
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Tournament | Matches | Goals | Assists |
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Africa Cup of Nations | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Confederations Cup | 3 | - | 3 |
FIFA World Cup qualifiers | 25 | 14 | 7 |
International Friendlies | 45 | 16 | 6 |
London 2012 Olympic Games | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Under-23 International Friendlies | 1 | - | - |
Mohamed Aboutrika's trophies
Playing primarily for Al Ahly, he secured numerous Egyptian Premier League titles and Egypt Cup victories. Aboutrika's crowning achievement came in 2006 when he played a pivotal role in leading Egypt to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, cementing his status as one of Africa's football icons. Here is a list of some of his trophies and achievements:
- IFFHS Phase 1 Football Legend
- 2012/12 GCC Champions League Winner
- 2012/13, 2011/12, 2007/08, 2005/06, 2004/05 CAF Champions League Winner
- 2010/11, 2009/10, 2008/09, 2007/08, 2006/07, 2005/06, 2004/05 Egyptian Champion
- 2010/11, 2007/08, 2006/07, 2005/06 Egyptian Super Cup Winner
- 2008, 2006 Africa Cup of Nations Winner
- 2008 African Footballer of the Year
- 2006/07 FIFA Club World Cup top goalscorer
- 2006/07, 2005/06 Egyptian Cup Winner
- 2006 Glo-CAF Best IX
- 2006 Inter-Club Player of the Year
- 2005/06 Egyptian Premier League top goalscorer
- 2005/06 CAF Super Cup Winner
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What happened to Mohamed Aboutrika?
In 2015, Aboutrika was accused of funding the outlawed Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. In the aftermath, the midfielder was temporarily detained, and some of his assets seized. A report released by Al Arabiya revealed that the Egyptian Central Bank seized the football star's property, including his tourism company, Ashab Tours.
In 2017, reports revealed that the midfielder had been added to Egypt's terror list. Since then, Aboutrika has lived out his exile in Qatar.
What happened with Mohamed Aboutrika's jersey?
The former midfielder has not been one to shy away from controversy. During a 2008 Africa Cup of Nations match against Sudan, the retired Egyptian star lifted his jersey to reveal an inscription, 'Sympathy with Gaza' in protest after scoring a goal. The player's actions were met with stern warnings from CAF.
How much is Mohamed Aboutrika's net worth?
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Although retired, Mohamed has continued to earn handsomely as a pundit and a businessman. According to tabloids, he has opened Bashir Bespoke, a men’s luxury suit store at The Pearl in Qatar. Aboutrika's net worth is estimated at $1 million.
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What did Mohamed Aboutrika say to FIFA?
In 2022, the Saint called out FIFA's double standards after the federation banned Russia from participating in all football competitions. Mohamed called for the organisation to take similar measures against Israel for their involvement in Palestine. In a tweet, he said,
"The decision to suspend Russian clubs and its national teams from all competitions must be followed by a ban on the teams affiliated with Israel, who have been killing children and women in Palestine for years. You are using double standards."
What did Mohamed Aboutrika say about Messi?
In 2021, Aboutrika spoke to On-Time Sports concerning similarities between Mohammed Salah and the little boy from Rosario. In the interview, he likened the two players, saying,
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"Salah is the Messi of Africa, and he has the skills to play for the best teams in the world. What he has achieved can be compared to what Messi and Ronaldo did with Barcelona and Real Madrid."
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Is Mohamed Aboutrika on Instagram?
As one of the most influential Arab footballers in the world in 2023, the Magician has amassed 8.6 million followers on Instagram and 5 million followers on X(Twitter). His Threads account has over 634,000 followers.
Final word
There is no question why two of Mohamed Aboutrika's children followed in his footsteps. Although he has developed an air of controversy, he has established himself as a distinguished sportsman.
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