On his 61st birthday, how did Ahmed Ramzy achieve fame with Zamalek and the Egyptian national team?
Ahmed Ramzy, the legendary figure of Zamalek SC and former Egyptian national team player, celebrates his sixty-first birthday today, Sunday, having been born on October 25, 1965. He began his journey with the first team of the white castle during the 1985-1986 season, becoming one of the most prominent players to wear the white jersey during that era.
Ahmed Ramzy's Start with Zamalek
Ahmed Ramzy joined Zamalek's first team in the 1985-1986 season and made his debut in the starting lineup against Suez SC in his team's opening match on October 1, 1985, which ended in a 1-1 draw. At that time, he was 20 years old.
Ramzy continued with Zamalek until the end of the 1995-1996 season when he decided to retire at the age of thirty-one, after a career filled with appearances and achievements with the white team.
8 Titles in Ahmed Ramzy's Career with Zamalek
Ahmed Ramzy succeeded in winning 8 titles with Zamalek, spread across local and continental competitions, with his most notable achievements being:
Egyptian League: 3 times in 1988, 1992, and 1993.
Egyptian Cup: once in 1988.
CAF Champions League: twice in 1993 and 1996.
CAF Super Cup: once in 1994.
Afro-Asian Cup: once in 1989.
Ramzy left a clear mark during his time with Zamalek, contributing to several important titles that enhanced the team's status both locally and continentally during his playing period.
Ahmed Ramzy with the Egyptian National Team
Ramzy's career extended to the national team after joining the Pharaohs under Welsh coach Michael Smith, participating in several major tournaments, most notably the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ramzy was part of the Egyptian national team that won the Africa Cup of Nations title in 1986. He also participated in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy and appeared in the Africa Cup of Nations editions in 1988 and 1992.
Ahmed Ramzy's Stats with Zamalek and the Egyptian National Team
In terms of goals, Ahmed Ramzy scored 21 goals while wearing the Zamalek jersey, including 18 goals in the Egyptian League, one goal in the Egyptian Cup, and two goals in continental competitions.
Ramzy also netted 10 goals for the Egyptian national team, including 7 official goals, during 46 international matches, combining collective achievements with individual records in his career with the white castle and the Pharaohs.
The celebration of Ahmed Ramzy's sixty-first birthday brings renewed attention to his football career and the titles and notable appearances he achieved with Zamalek and the Egyptian national team.
