Hossam Hassan

Hossam Hassan
Hassan in 2018
Personal information
Full name Hossam Hassan Hassanin Hassan
Date of birth (1966-08-10) 10 August 1966
Place of birth Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Egypt (manager)
Youth career
1975–1984 Al Ahly
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1990 Al Ahly 78 (31)
1990–1991 PAOK 19 (5)
1991–1992 Neuchâtel Xamax 8 (3)
1992–1999 Al Ahly 153 (78)
1999–2000 Al Ain 10 (3)
2000–2004 Zamalek 61 (38)
2004–2006 Al Masry 47 (15)
2006–2007 Tersana 21 (6)
2007–2008 Al Ittihad Alexandria 5 (0)
Total 402 (179)
International career
1985–2006 Egypt 177 (69)
Managerial career
2008 Al Masry
2009 Telecom Egypt
2009–2011 Zamalek
2011 Ismaily
2012 Al Masry
2013 Misr Lel Makkasa
2013–2014 Jordan
2014 Zamalek
2014–2015 Al Ittihad Alexandria
2015–2018 Al Masry
2018–2019 Pyramids
2019–2020 Smouha
2020–2022 Al Ittihad Alexandria
2022 Al Masry
2022–2023 Al Masry
2024 Modern Future
2024– Egypt
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Egypt
Africa Cup of Nations
Winner1986 Egypt
Winner1998 Burkina Faso
Winner2006 Egypt
African Games
Gold medal – first place1987 Nairobi
FIFA Arab Cup
Winner1992 Syria
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hossam Hassan Hassanin Hassan is an Egyptian professional football manager and former player who played as a striker.[1] He is currently the head coach of the Egypt national team, and has been affectionately nicknamed "Egypt's General".[2] A prolific goal scorer, he is Egypt's all-time top scorer with 69 goals in 177 appearances.[3][4] His twin brother Ibrahim also played professional football, and they shared teams for most of their extensive careers.[5][6]

Hassan represented the national team in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He is regarded as one of the best players in African football history and is the 15th most capped player in men's international football. A prolific scorer, he is the 2nd in the list of the Egyptian Premier League's all-time top scorers. Hassan is considered one of Egypt's best players of all time.[7]

Club career

Other than two spells abroad in Switzerland and Greece, Hassan played mainly for his hometown's and Africa's most decorated team, Al Ahly SC of Cairo, for which he made his first-team debut aged 18; he played his last match for the club sixteen years later. He ranked first in the club in several categories and won a total of 25 titles with it, including 11 leagues; he was one of only two players ever to find the net in derbies for each team. During his spell at Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland he is best remembered for scoring four goals in one game against Celtic in the 1991–92 UEFA Cup. In 2000, already at 34, Hassan left Al-Ahly, going to represent Al Ain SCC.

In the summer of 2000, Hassan moved to Zamalek, winning three Egyptian Premier League titles (in 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2003–04) with the Cairo giants, in addition to the 2002 Egypt Cup and the Egyptian Super Cup in 2001 and 2002. At the continental level, Hassan won with Zamalek the 2002 CAF Champions League, 2003 CAF Super Cup, 2003 UAFA Club Cup and the 2003 Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup. He scored four goals for his team in the Cairo derby, and scored 50 goals for Zamalek in all competitions. Afterwards, he moved in 2004 to Al Masry SC, Tersana and Al-Ittihad Al-Sakndary respectively, while continuing to score at length. He retired aged almost 42, having played most of the time with his sibling Ibrahim, including abroad.

International career

Early in his career, Hassan, 20, was part of the team that won the 1986 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, while not in the starting lineup, he won his first African trophy with his country. He appeared for the nation at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, helping the Pharaohs achieve two draws while narrowly going down 0–1 to England. Ibrahim was also an undisputed starter. In 1992, Hassan won with Egypt the 1992 FIFA Arab Cup, scoring the winning goal in the final against Saudi Arabia. Hassan also represented the Pharaohs in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He finished as the joint-top scorer of the 1998 edition in Burkina Faso with 7 goals, leading Egypt to their fourth title, including a memorable hat-trick against Zambia and a crucial brace in the semi-finals against Burkina Faso.[8]

In 2000, Hassan led Egypt at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing as the team's top scorer with 3 goals. He scored against Zambia, Senegal, and Burkina Faso, helping the Pharaohs top their group before suffering a quarter-final exit. In 2001, FIFA officially recognized Hassan as the world's most-capped international male player at the time. He was honored by FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Cairo with the "World Dean of Players" armband. Aged 40, Hassan was captain of the national team at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, and played three times and netted once for the hosts, winning the last of his three continental competitions. Hassan is Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored 69 goals in 177 international appearances between 1985 and 2006.[9]

Coaching career

On 29 February 2008, Hassan was appointed both general manager and head coach of his former club Al Masry.[10] He was later dismissed following a 2–0 defeat to JSM Béjaïa in the 2008 North African Cup Winners Cup, during which he assaulted the fourth official and made offensive gestures toward the Algerian crowd.[11] In 2009, he was appointed head coach of Itesalat.[12] After the sacking of French coach Henri Michel, he was named manager of former side Zamalek, on 30 November 2009.[13] his first match in charge was on 3 December, which ended in a controversial 1–2 away loss against Haras El Hodood, as opposing player Ahmed Eid Abdel Malek was not supposed to play in that match, having been sent off the previous one (Abdel Malek ended up playing, and scored Hodood's first goal).

Hassan's first win at Zamalek came on the 12th, against Al-Masry (3–0). In twelve matches he took the club from 14th place to second, only losing one game and drawing another. He later had short spells with Ismaily, Al Masry and Misr Lel Makkasa. He then became the head coach of Jordan, where he led the team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification, including the AFC fifth round against Uzbekistan, then at the AFC–CONMEBOL play-off against Uruguay. Later on, he returned to Egypt to coach Zamalek, Al Ittihad Alexandria, then Al Masry from 2015 to 2018, where he reached the 2017 Egypt Cup Final, and semi-final of the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup. Afterwards, he managed Pyramids and Smouha, before returning to coach Al Ittihad Alexandria in October 2020.[14]

Due to undisclosed reasons, he parted ways with Al-Ittihad Alexandria, then returned for the 4th time to Al-Masry on 30 May 2022.[15] After leaving the club by the end of the season, Hassan returned to Al-Masry for a 5th tenure in December 2022.[16] In May 2023, he was dismissed after insulting board members during a match against Aswan.[17] A few days following his appointment as head coach of Modern Future, Hassan was released to become the manager of the Egyptian national team in February 2024.[18]

Hassan's first major tournament with Egypt came at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he guided the team to the semi-finals.[19] He then led Egypt to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation's history.[20] Egypt were eliminated in the Round of 16 by defending champions Argentina, losing 3–2 after an Egyptian disallowed goal and surrendering a two-goal lead.[21] He criticized the officiating by referee François Letexier and vowed to not watch another match of this World Cup.[22] He subsequently renewed his contract with the national team until 2030.[23]

Personal life

Relationships

Hassan's first marriage was to Howaida El Gharbawy, with whom he had three children.[24] In 2015, Hassan married Dina Moustafa, known as Dan Adam, with whom he had two children.[25] In August 2026, reports said a family altercation involving his wife and Hassan's former family occurred at Porto Marina.[26] The incident reportedly became physical, with both women sustaining minor injuries, while Hassan fainted while attempting to intervene, after which he divorced his first wife.[27]

Activism

Hassan openly supported longtime president Hosni Mubarak during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. He, along with his twin brother Ibrahim, led marches in support of Mubarak.[28]

Following Egypt's win over Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Hassan displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed his support for the Palestinian people, calling for respect for their right to live and emphasizing that humanitarian concerns should transcend nationality, religion, or politics.[29][30][31]

Career statistics

Club

As of 29 March 2012
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Al Ahly 1984–85 Egyptian Premier League 2030——50
1985–86 Egyptian Premier League 1760073—249
1986–87 Egyptian Premier League 1840081—265
1987–88 Egyptian Premier League 1890022—2011
1988–89 Egyptian Premier League 18105200—2312
1989–90 Egyptian Premier League 520000—52
1990–91 Egyptian Premier League 000012—12
Total 783182188—10741
PAOK 1990–91 Alpha Ethniki 1952100—216
Neuchâtel Xamax 1991–92 Nationalliga A 83003[a]4—117
Al Ahly 1992–93 Egyptian Premier League 251520102—3717
1993–94 Egyptian Premier League 1040010—114
1994–95 Egyptian Premier League 187000041228
1995–96 Egyptian Premier League 18116500112517
1996–97 Egyptian Premier League 26141000413115
1997–98 Egyptian Premier League 2690000—269
1998–99 Egyptian Premier League 24151011403016
1999–2000 Egyptian Premier League 63006600129
Total 1537810518913319496
Al Ain 1999–2000 UAE Football League 10300——103
Zamalek 2000–01 Egyptian Premier League 167107[b]33[c]32713
2001–02 Egyptian Premier League 21183113[d]61[e]13826
2002–03 Egyptian Premier League 15931216[f]12612
2003–04 Egyptian Premier League 94001060164
Total 613872231019711057
Al Masry 2004–05 Egyptian Premier League 251063——3113
2005–06 Egyptian Premier League 22500——225
Total 471563——5318
Tersana 2006–07 Egyptian Premier League 20610——216
Al Ittihad Alexandria 2007–08 Egyptian Premier League 5000——50
Career total 401179341362313210531238
  1. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Cup
  2. ↑ Appearances in African Cup Winners' Cup
  3. ↑ One appearance in CAF Super Cup, two appearances and three goals in Arab Cup Winners' Cup
  4. ↑ Appearances in CAF Champions League
  5. ↑ Appearance in Egyptian Super Cup
  6. ↑ Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup
1Played in CAF Champions League, CAF Winners' Cup, CAF Super Cup and UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League.
2Includes other competitive competitions, including the Egyptian Super Cup, Arab Champions League, Arab Cup Winners' Cup, Arab Super Cup, Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup and Afro-Asian Cup.

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[32]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Egypt 198510
198620
198760
1988132
1989186
1990143
1991104
1992124
199394
1994810
199540
199653
1997186
19981613
199964
2000167
200180
200230
200300
200432
200510
200641
Total17769

Managerial statistics

As of match played 7 July 2026
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat. From To Record Ref.
G W D L Win %
Al Masry Egypt 29 February 2008 28 December 2008 279117033.33
Telecom Egypt 5 March 2009 29 October 2009 9333033.33
Zamalek 30 November 2009 13 July 2011 5733168057.89
Ismaily 9 August 2011 28 September 2011 2101050.00
Al Masry 15 January 2012 1 February 2012 3210066.67
Misr Lel Makkasa[33] 26 February 2013 28 May 2013 10145010.00
Jordan Jordan 25 June 2013 30 July 2014 20983045.00
Zamalek Egypt 30 July 2014 2 October 2014 6123016.67
Al Ittihad 27 October 2014 24 July 2015 35121310034.29
Al Masry 25 July 2015 28 October 2018 140684131048.57
Pyramids 29 October 2018 25 January 2019 11650054.55
Smouha 22 February 2019 12 January 2020 25979036.00
Al Ittihad 20 October 2020 19 March 2022 52171817032.69
Al Masry 30 May 2022 31 August 2022 15663040.00
Al Masry 21 December 2022 6 May 2023 22895036.36
Egypt 6 February 2024 Present 362295061.11
Career Total 474206156112043.46

Honours

Club

Al Ahly

Al Ain

Zamalek

International

Egypt

Individual

See also

Notes

References

  1. ↑ "FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Squad List: Egypt (EGY)" (PDF). FIFA. 2 June 2026. p. 17. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  2. ↑ تفاصيل جديدة في مبادرة الصلح بين حسام حسن وإمام عاشور للعودة للمنتخب [New details regarding the reconciliation initiative between Hossam Hassan and Emam Ashour for a return to the national team]. Veto Gate (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 14 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  3. ↑ More goals than caps (FIFA.com)
  4. ↑ "Hossam Hassan – Century of International Appearances". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 30 July 2020. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  5. ↑ Hassan, Egypt's iron man; FIFA.com
  6. ↑ The game's terrible twins; FIFA.com, 12 February 2010
  7. ↑ The 50 Greatest African Players of All Time, archived from the original on 19 June 2022, retrieved 5 May 2026
  8. ↑ Salem, Nadia. "Gone from the cup but not forgotten: Hossam Hassan, Egypt's national football coach". Mada Masr. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Abbas, Farah (4 July 2026). "Who Is Hossam Hassan, the Man Leading Egypt's World Cup Dream? | Egyptian Streets". Archived from the original on 14 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hossam Hassan appointed as El-Masri Coach". Yallakora. Archived from the original on 18 August 2009. Retrieved 29 February 2008.
  11. ↑ "L'opinion publique égyptienne indignée" (in French). L'Expression. 29 December 2008.
  12. ↑ "Hossam Hassan resigns as Telecom manager". Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
  13. ↑ Hassan replaces Zamalek's Michel Deprecated link archived 28 July 2012 at archive.today
  14. ↑ "Ittihad of Alexandria re-appoint Hossam Hassan as manager". kingfut.com. 13 October 2020. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  15. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Al Masry re-appoint Hossam Hassan as head coach for fourth time". KingFut. 30 May 2022. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "Hossam Hassan appointed as Masry's new coach for 5th stint". Al-Ahram. 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  17. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Hossam Hassan sacked as Al Masry head coach". KingFut. 6 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  18. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Hossam Hassan named new Egypt manager". KingFut. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  19. ↑ "Why Egypt deserve their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals". CAF Online. 13 January 2026. Archived from the original on 14 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "World Cup 2026: The Pharaohs make history with first-ever knockout stage qualification". Daily News Egypt. 27 June 2026. Archived from the original on 28 June 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  21. ↑ Ogden, Mark (7 July 2026). "Egypt boss bemoans 'injustice' after loss to Argentina at World Cup". ESPN. Archived from the original on 7 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Egypt coach livid after World Cup loss to Argentina: 'We have suffered injustice'". Sportsnet. Associated Press. 7 July 2026. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "Egypt renew Hossam Hassan's contract after historic World Cup run". Ahram Online. 9 July 2026. Archived from the original on 8 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "After the Coastal Dispute.. Hossam Hassan Officially Divorces His First Wife". Sada News. 17 August 2026.
  25. ↑ حكاية حسام حسن وزوجته دان آدم: تعارفا صدفة ورعى أولادها من زوجها الأول (in Arabic). almasryalyoum.com. 15 July 2026. Archived from the original on 25 July 2026. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  26. ↑ Ali, Osama (15 August 2026). "Video: Fight breaks out between Egypt coach Hossam Hassan's wife and his family". Al Bawaba.
  27. ↑ Conrad, Alex (18 August 2026). "Egypt manager collapses after brawl between two wives and then divorces one of them". talkSPORT.
  28. ↑ "Pro-Mubarak celebrities blacklisted by Egyptians". Arab News. 8 March 2011. Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  29. ↑ Bosher, Luke (7 July 2026). "Egypt head coach urges soccer to do more for Palestinian cause at World Cup press conference". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  30. ↑ Robson, James (6 July 2026). "At the World Cup, Egypt coach says anyone who doesn't feel for Palestinian people is 'not human'". AP News. Archived from the original on 8 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  31. ↑ Gleeson, Mark (6 July 2026). "Egypt coach's Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight". Yahoo News. Reuters. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
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  33. ↑ تقرير .. حسام حسن يفشل فى الفوز للمباراة الـ 11 على التوالي. يلاكورة.كوم (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
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