INTERNATIONAL CAREER:

Mido made his debut with Egypt's national football team in 2001. Despite having a successful club-career, he failed to realise his potential at the international level, though, and was absent during Egypt's African Cup of Nations triumphs in 2008 and 2010.

He was part of their squad in 2006 but missed the final victory over the Ivory Coast in Cairo, following an infamous touchline altercation with then-coach Hassan Shehata.

Titles:

African Cup of Nations (CAN) title in 2006

 

CLUB CAREER:

Zamalek:

The former attacker started his football career through the youth ranks of Cairo's Zamalek in 1999. He made his league debut on 22 May 2000 in a 0–0 draw against Al Qanah.

 

Gent:

In 2000 and only at the age of 17, Mido began his European adventure by joining Belgian club Gent for one season

 

Ajax:

After having a successful stint in Belgium, Mido Joined Dutch giants Ajax on a five-year contract

Titles:

League title 2001/2002 season

Cup title 2001/2002 season

Super Cup 2001/2002 season

 

Celta Vigo

In March 2003, Mido joined Spainsh club Celta Vigo on loan. He stayed there for three months before returning to Ajax.

 

Marseille

In the summer of 2003, he Joined French club Marseille on a permanent basis

 

AS Roma

In the summer of 2004, Mido joined Italian giants Roma on a five-year contract

 

Tottenham Hotspur

In January 2005, he joined English Premier league club Tottenham Hotspur on a 18-month loan deal.

Despite returning to Roma in May 2006, Mido rejoined Tottenham on a permanent basis in August of the same year.

 

Middlesbrough

Mido joined Middlesbrough on a four-year contract on August 2007

 

Wigan Athletic

He was sent on loan on a six-month loan deal for Wigan Athletic on January 2009

 

Zamalek

In August 2009, Mido joined home club Zamalek on one season loan deal

 

West Ham United

In February 2010, Mido departed Zamalek to join West Ham United on loan

 

Back to Ajax

In September 2010, he rejoined Dutch club Ajax on a one-year loan contract

 

Second return to Zamalek

In January 2011, Mido suddenly rejoined Zamalek on a permanent basis after signing a 3.5-year contract

He remained on the sidelines for the remainder of the season as he wasn't registered with the team due to an administrative error

 

Barnsley

In June 2012, Mido departed Zamalek to join English Championship club Barnsley. He stayed there for six months before departing and then announcing his retirement after being without a club for months.

 

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