Hossam Hassan remains one of the greatest names in Egyptian and African football history, building an extraordinary career that has lasted for more than four decades as both a player and coach.

The "Dean" continued making history from the sidelines after leading Egypt to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning a contract extension with the Pharaohs until 2030.

Hossam Hassan’s Playing Career

Early Years with Al Ahly and Overseas Experiences

Born on August 10, 1966, Hossam Hassan began his football journey at Al Ahly before playing abroad with:

• PAOK in Greece.
• Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland.
• Al Ain in the UAE.

He also represented several Egyptian clubs, including Zamalek, Al Masry, Tersana, and Al Ittihad Alexandria.

Between 1984 and 2008, he played for eight clubs and achieved remarkable domestic and continental success.

Club Achievements

Egyptian League Record

Hossam Hassan is the most decorated player in Egyptian league history, winning the title 14 times:

• 11 titles with Al Ahly.
• 3 titles with Zamalek.

CAF Champions League Success

He won the CAF Champions League twice:

• With Al Ahly in 1987.
• With Zamalek in 2002.

He and his brother Ibrahim Hassan remain the only players to win the title with two different Egyptian clubs.

Historic Goal Records

Hossam Hassan scored 168 goals in the Egyptian Premier League, ranking among the competition’s all-time top scorers.

He also shares Al Ahly’s league scoring record with Mahmoud El Khatib with 109 goals.

Egypt National Team Legacy

Hossam Hassan became Egypt’s all-time leading scorer after a remarkable international career.

He played 176 official international matches between 1985 and 2006, scoring 69 goals.

Including unofficial international matches, his total reached 196 appearances and 76 goals.

Memorable International Moments

His famous goals include:

• The World Cup qualification goal against Algeria in 1989.
• Egypt’s Arab Cup winning goal against Saudi Arabia in 1992.

He also represented Egypt at the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 Confederations Cup.

Africa Cup of Nations Success

Hossam Hassan participated in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments from 1986 to 2006.

He won the title three times:

He was also the top scorer of the 1998 tournament with seven goals.

41 Titles in a Golden Career

Hossam Hassan won 41 trophies during his career:

• 25 with Al Ahly.
• 10 with Zamalek.
• 1 with Al Ain.
• 5 with Egypt national team.

In 2001, he was awarded the title of World’s Most Capped Player after reaching 157 international appearances.

Hossam Hassan as a Coach

After retiring, Hossam Hassan moved into management and coached several Egyptian clubs, including:

• Al Masry.
• Zamalek.
• Ismaily.
• Al Ittihad Alexandria.
• Pyramids.
• Smouha.

He also managed Jordan’s national team between 2013 and 2014, leading them to the World Cup 2014 playoff round.

Leading Egypt National Team

Hossam Hassan took charge of Egypt after Rui Vitória and quickly created a new chapter in Egyptian football history by guiding the Pharaohs to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The achievement led the Egyptian Football Association to extend his contract until 2030.

Who is Hossam Hassan?

He is one of Egypt’s greatest football legends and the current national team coach.

How many goals did Hossam Hassan score for Egypt?

He scored 69 official goals for the Egyptian national team.

How many trophies did Hossam Hassan win?

He won 41 trophies throughout his playing career.

Did Hossam Hassan play in the World Cup?

Yes, he represented Egypt at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

How long is Hossam Hassan’s contract with Egypt?

His contract runs until 2030.