Mohamed Aboutrika

Egypt · Attacking midfielder (Second striker, Striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2005-2008

'Smiling assassin' who combined cool finishing with outstanding football intelligence

Nicknames Amir El Qolob

80.3OVR#163 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Aboutrika is priceless for us. I can't imagine my team without him.”
— Manuel José, Al Ahly coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed70.5
  • Shooting78.0
  • Passing82.0
  • Ball Control82.7
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ88.8
  • Defending Skill41.7
  • Physical71.8
  • Mental87.3
  • Career83.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament92
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Off-the-Ball Movement90
  4. Spatial Awareness90
  5. Leadership90
  6. Determination90
  7. Decision Making89
  8. Link-up Play88
  9. Vision88
  10. First Touch88

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.5

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed73
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run61
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 78.0

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys76
  • Curve80
  • Penalties82
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 82.0

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 82.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession86
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks78
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 88.8

  • Decision Making89
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 41.7

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions48
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 71.8

  • Strength60
  • Stamina79
  • Agility81
  • Balance82
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression58

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 83.4

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements75
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
7 November 1978
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2005-2008

Club career

  • 1997–2003 Tersana
  • 2004–2013 Al Ahly
  • 2013–2013 Baniyas (loan)

Honours

Continental title 2

2006 Africa Cup of Nations · 2008 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Egyptian Premier League Al Ahly 7

2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11

CAF Champions League 5

2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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