Mohamed Aboutrika

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Mohamed Aboutrika is celebrated as one of the greatest African footballers of all time. His 2008 African Footballer of the Year award capped a decade of dominance with Al Ahly and Egypt. He is the only player to have scored winning goals in two Africa Cup of Nations finals (2006, 2008), a feat that speaks to his big-game temperament. His three AFCON titles and multiple CAF Champions League victories place him among the most decorated players in African history. Beyond trophies, his impact on and off the pitch has made him a cultural icon.

AwardsMohamed Aboutrika won the African Footballer of the Year award in 2008, becoming the first Egyptian to win the top prize since 1994. He was also named the CAF Champions League Best Player multiple times and won Al Ahly's Player of the Season in 2012-13. His individual accolades reflect his status as one of Africa's finest.

Honours & Distinctions

IFFHS Legends

International Federation of Football History & Statistics·2020

Named to the IFFHS Legends list for his contributions to football.

Rankings & Lists

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Records & Feats

First Egyptian to win African Footballer of the Year since 1994

Awards·2008

Aboutrika won the CAF African Footballer of the Year award in 2008, ending a 14-year drought for Egypt.

Only player to score winning goals in two Africa Cup of Nations finals

Career Milestone·2008

He scored the decisive goals in the 2006 and 2008 AFCON finals, leading Egypt to victory.