Profile of Ahmed Gaafar
Ahmed Gaafar is a professional Egyptian football player who operates primarily as a forward. He has played for several notable Egyptian clubs throughout his career. Below is a summary of his key information:
| Name | Ahmed Fathy Gaafar |
| Country | Egypt |
| Date of Birth | December 21, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Menoufia, Egypt |
| Sport | Football |
| Current Club | ZED FC |
| Position | Forward |
| Player Number | 9 |
Personal Life of Ahmed Gaafar
Ahmed Gaafar was born in the city of Bagour in the Menoufia Governorate of Egypt. He got married in 2020 during a ceremony held in Cairo that was attended by numerous Egyptian football celebrities. Throughout his career, Gaafar has made the conscious choice to remain in Egypt rather than pursue opportunities abroad.
Clubs Ahmed Gaafar Has Played For
Since the start of his professional career in 2005, Ahmed Gaafar has represented various Egyptian clubs. Here is a list of the clubs he has played for:
- Sars El-Leyan SC (youth)
- Telecommunications Club
- Zamalek SC
- Enppi SC
- Petrojet SC
- Tala’ea El-Gaish SC
- El Sharkia SC
- ZED FC
Ahmed Gaafar’s Fame
Ahmed Gaafar is recognized as a prolific scorer, particularly noted for his tenure at Zamalek SC, where he netted 45 goals. A memorable moment for fans of the club was his goal in the 2013 Egypt Cup final against Wadi Degla.
Gaafar has successfully established himself in the Egyptian football scene, attracting attention from various clubs. He transitioned from Zamalek to numerous teams, culminating in a signing with ZED FC in 2021, aligning with the club’s ambition to enhance its squad with skilled players.
Tournaments Ahmed Gaafar Has Participated In
Throughout his career, Gaafar has participated in a variety of local and international tournaments. Noteworthy competitions include:
- Egyptian Premier League
- Egyptian Second Division
- Egyptian Super Cup
- Egypt Cup
- Africa qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
- Caf Champions League
World Cup Participation of Ahmed Gaafar
Ahmed Gaafar has not participated in the FIFA World Cup finals. He was involved in the qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup with the national team, but Egypt did not qualify for the tournament. Furthermore, he was not selected for the Egyptian squad during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Records Held by Ahmed Gaafar
Gaafar achieved two significant records during his time with Zamalek SC, which are as follows:
- Most goals scored in the Egypt Cup in 2013, with a total of five goals.
- All-time top scorer in matches between Zamalek and El Entag El Harby, with three goals.
Goals by Ahmed Gaafar
Below is a summary of the goals scored by Ahmed Gaafar in the competitions he has participated in:
| Tournament/League | Year (AD) | Number of Goals |
| Egypt Cup | 2006 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2008/2009 | 11 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2009/2010 | 9 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2010/2011 | 9 |
| Egypt Cup | 2010 | 1 |
| Caf Champions League | 2011 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2011/2012 | 3 |
| Egypt Cup | 2011 | 3 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2012/2013 | 3 |
| Caf Champions League | 2012 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2013/2014 | 1 |
| Caf Champions League | 2013 | 6 |
| Egypt Cup | 2015 | 5 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2014/2015 | 8 |
| Caf Champions League | 2014 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2015/2016 | 9 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2015/2017 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2017/2018 | 1 |
| Egyptian Premier League | 2018/2019 | 2 |
Awards Received by Ahmed Gaafar
Throughout his football career, Ahmed Gaafar has received several awards, including:
- Egyptian Premier League Champion in 2013.
- Egypt Cup Champion in 2013.
- Top Scorer of the Egypt Cup in 2013, with five goals.