Abdelrahman Fawzy
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Fawzy's greatest accolade is his place in football history. He was the first African to score at a World Cup, a feat that has never been surpassed by any other Egyptian. His two goals in 1934 remain the only goals Egypt has ever scored at the tournament, a record that has stood for over 90 years. His achievement is celebrated in retrospectives on African and MENA football, and he is consistently named among the continent's pioneering players.
Honours & Distinctions
First African to score at a FIFA World Cup
Scored two goals against Hungary at the 1934 World Cup, a historic first for African football.
Egypt's top World Cup goalscorer
Remains the only Egyptian to score at a World Cup, with two goals.
Rankings & Lists
FIFA 1934 World Cup player ranking
Records & Feats
First African to score at a FIFA World Cup
Scored two goals against Hungary at the 1934 World Cup, becoming the first African player to score at the tournament.
Only Egyptian to score at a World Cup
No other Egyptian has scored at a World Cup since 1934, making Fawzy the nation's sole World Cup goalscorer.