Ahmed Hassan's birthday: The four-time African champion celebrates his 50th

Born on May 2, 1975, legendary Egyptian midfielder Ahmed Hassan, the all-time record holder for most Africa Cup of Nations titles, celebrates his 50th birthday this Friday.

The all-time record holder for national team appearances in both Egypt and Africa (184 caps), former Al Ahly SC playmaker Ahmed Hassan boasts an awe-inspiring trophy cabinet with the "Pharaohs"—four Africa Cup of Nations titles (1998, 2006, 2008, 2010), an African record.

The Egyptian legend was also named AFCON Player of the Tournament in both the 2006 and 2010 editions.

One of the greatest in African football history

At club level, despite a remarkable European adventure with stints in Turkey (1998-2006 at Beşiktaş) and Belgium (2006-2008), his greatest exploits are tied to his homeland, notably three Egyptian Premier League titles and two CAF Champions League trophies with Al Ahly.

While hoping another star from the "Mother Continent" will one day match his legacy, we wish a happy birthday to one of the greatest midfielders in African football history!

Ahmed Hassan's impressive honours:

• 184 caps for Egypt from 1995 to 2012 (world record)
• Winner of AFCON 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010 (African record)
• Voted AFCON Player of the Tournament in 2006 and 2010
• Two-time CAF Champions League winner: 2006, 2008
• Winner of the CAF Super Cup 2008
• Three-time Egyptian champion: 2008, 2009, 2010 with Al Ahly
• Belgian league champion 2007 with Anderlecht
• Belgian Cup winner 2008
• Two-time Belgian Super Cup winner: 2006, 2007

Professional career:

• 1993-1995: Ismaily (Egypt)
• 1995-1997: Assouan SC (Egypt)
• 1997-1998: Ismaily SC (Egypt)
• 1998-2000: Kocaelispor (Turkey)
• 2000-2001: Denizlispor (Turkey)
• 2001-2003: Gençlerbirliği (Turkey)
• 2003-2006: Beşiktaş (Turkey)
• 2006-2008: Anderlecht (Belgium)
• 2008-2011: Al Ahly SC (Egypt)
• 2011-2013: Zamalek SC (Egypt)

Amine Jomni |

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