Lucky charm: Hussein El Shahat has never tasted defeat against Zamalek in the Cairo Derby matches.
Hossam El-Shahat, the Al Ahly player, boasts an impressive record against Zamalek, having faced the white team 16 times throughout his career without suffering any defeats in regular or extra time, according to match results.
El-Shahat Dominates Zamalek in Numbers
Hossam El-Shahat has managed to score 5 goals and provide 2 assists in his encounters against Zamalek, making him one of the standout names in Al Ahly with a significant offensive impact in derby matches.
In the 16 matches El-Shahat played against Zamalek, Al Ahly secured victory in 10 of those encounters, while 6 matches ended in a draw, keeping his record free of defeats against the white team.
Penalty Shootouts Don’t Alter El-Shahat's Record Against Zamalek
El-Shahat's matches against Zamalek have seen 3 games end in a draw after regular time, leading to penalty shootouts to determine the winner.
Al Ahly won one of those matches in a penalty shootout, while losing two, but these encounters are counted as draws in the statistical record and are not registered as losses in match results.
El-Shahat Faces New Opportunity in the Derby
Hossam El-Shahat is preparing for another clash against Zamalek when the two teams meet at 8 PM next Sunday at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
El-Shahat hopes to continue his impressive numbers against Zamalek, especially after his standout performance in the recent match between Al Ahly and Petrojet in the Cairo Capital Cup, where he scored two goals and assisted one, confirming his readiness for the upcoming derby.
