Full Name: Mohamed Nagy Ismail El Afash
Nickname: Gedo
Date of Birth: October 30, 1984
Place of Birth: Hosh Eissa, Beheira Governorate, Egypt
Height: 1.84 m (6 feet 1/2 inch)
Position: Forward
Nationality: Egyptian
Early Life and Beginnings:
Mohamed Nagy Gedo grew up in Hosh Eissa, a town in the Beheira Governorate. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for football. He started playing for Hosh Eissa Youth Center, where he honed his skills. At the age of 17, his abilities were noticed by a local reporter who recommended him to the president of Damanhur Sports Club, leading to his move to Damanhur in 2002.
Professional Career:
Damanhur (2002–2005):
In 2002, Gedo joined Damanhur in Egypt's second division. This was an important step in his professional career, as he demonstrated his potential as a talented forward and scored several goals. His performances caught the attention of larger clubs in the Egyptian Premier League, setting the stage for his move to Al Ittihad Alexandria.
Al Ittihad Alexandria (2005–2010):
In 2005, Gedo signed with Al Ittihad Alexandria for 350,000 EGP. Under the guidance of coach Talat Youssef, he became one of the key attacking players for the club. In 2007, Gedo suffered a serious injury during a friendly match against Aberdeen FC due to a misdiagnosed injury, which kept him out for 7 months. Despite this setback, he returned to form and continued to impress with his performances in the Egyptian Premier League.
Al Ahly (2010–2015):
After his standout performances with Al Ittihad, Gedo moved to Al Ahly in 2010. His first season with the club was highly successful, where he contributed with key goals and helped the team win the Egyptian Premier League 2010/2011 and the Egyptian Super Cup 2010.
During his time at Al Ahly, Gedo played an instrumental role in winning the CAF Champions League 2012 and the CAF Super Cup 2013.
In 2013, he was loaned to Hull City in the English Premier League, where he played 14 matches and scored 5 goals. After returning to Al Ahly, he continued to deliver strong performances, although competition for his place in the starting lineup increased.
Production Harby (2015–2016):
In 2015, Gedo joined Production Harby. He played 33 matches and scored 7 goals in the Egyptian Premier League, showing that he still had a lot to offer despite being in the later stages of his career.
Al-Mokawloon Al Arab (2016–2018):
In 2016, Gedo moved to Al Mokawloon Al Arab for two seasons. He made 52 appearances and scored 9 goals, continuing to perform well in the league and helping his team.
Al Gouna (2018–2020):
In 2018, Gedo signed with Al Gouna FC, where he played 46 matches and scored 3 goals. In January 2021, Gedo announced his retirement from football after a long and successful career.
International Career:
Egypt National Team (2009–2021):
Gedo made his debut for the Egypt national team in 2009 after impressing in the domestic league. He had a standout role in AFCON 2010 held in Angola, where Egypt won the tournament for the third consecutive time.
During this tournament, Gedo scored 5 goals, winning the Top Scorer title. He also scored a crucial goal in the semi-final against Cameroon in extra time, and the winning goal in the final against Ghana, helping Egypt secure the title.
Gedo played in several other AFCON tournaments, including 2010 and 2013, and scored a total of 6 goals in 34 matches for Egypt.
Individual Achievements:
Top Scorer of the Africa Cup of Nations 2010: Scored 5 goals
Best Discovery of the Africa Cup of Nations 2010
Best Player of the Egyptian Premier League 2010/2011
Best Player of the Egyptian Super Cup 2010
Club Achievements:
Al Ahly:
Egyptian Premier League: 2010–2011, 2013–2014
CAF Champions League: 2012
Egyptian Super Cup: 2010
CAF Super Cup: 2013
Egypt National Team:
Africa Cup of Nations: 2010 (Champion)
Awards and Honors:
Best Player of the Africa Cup of Nations 2010
Best Player of the Egyptian Premier League 2010/2011
Best Player of the Egyptian Super Cup 2010
Post-Retirement and Coaching:
After retiring from football in 2021, Gedo transitioned into a coaching career, taking a position as an assistant coach at Pyramids FC. He appears to be keen on staying involved in football, but now in a coaching role, helping to develop the next generation of players.
Summary:
Mohamed Nagy "Gedo" is considered one of the most famous forwards in Egyptian football history. He had a distinguished career, playing for major Egyptian clubs like Al Ahly and Al Ittihad Alexandria, as well as representing Egypt in numerous international competitions. Gedo made significant contributions to AFCON 2010, where he won the Golden Boot and played a key role in Egypt's victory. Despite retiring, Gedo remains an influential figure in Egyptian football and continues his involvement through coaching, sharing his knowledge and experience with future generations.
