Yasser Ibrahim

Footballer

Egyptian Mansoura, Egypt

Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalityEgyptian
Date of Birth10/02/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceMansoura, Egypt

Latest News about Yasser Ibrahim

20/06/2026

Yasser Ibrahim played a pivotal role in Egypt's historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the Round of 16. His defensive leadership and the opening goal against Argentina in the tournament's first match were instrumental in securing Egypt's place in the knockout stages, a rare achievement for the nation in recent World Cup history.

05/01/2026

Yasser Ibrahim scored his first international goal for Egypt against Benin on 5 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in his national team career. The goal came during a competitive match that highlighted his growing influence as a key defender and occasional scorer for the Egyptian squad.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameYasser Ibrahim Ahmed El Hanafi
NicknameThe Rock
Famous forScoring opening goal against Argentina for the Egypt national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourLight Ash Brown
PositionCentre-back (Defender)
Jersey Number#6

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Languages
  • Arabic
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2015

Family

Wife/SpouseAsmaa
Children
  • 2
  • 1

Career

Club Career
  • El Mansoura Youth Academy
  • El Mansoura SC (2011-2013)
  • Zamalek SC (2013-2015)
  • Smouha SC (Loan: 2014-2015)
  • Smouha SC (2015-2018)
  • Al Ahly SC (2019-Present)
International Debut25/03/2022 against Senegal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off
AwardsFIFA Club World Cup Joint Top Scorer (2021)
Notable Achievements
  • CAF Champions League Winner (2020)
  • Egypt Cup Winner (with Zamalek SC)
  • Multiple Premier League titles and Egypt Cups with Al Ahly SC

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Yasser Ibrahim was born and raised in Mansoura, Egypt.
2. He began his football journey with the youth academy of his hometown club, Mansoura SC at a very young age.
3. He represented Egypt at the Under-19 level in 2011.
4. In the 2013 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, he helped to win the cup for Egypt.
5. He signed for Zamalek SC in 2013 but struggled to secure a regular place.
6. He moved to Smouha SC on loan in 2014, where he established himself.
7. On 7 January 2019, he signed for Al Ahly SC and became a regular starter.
8. He scored his first international goal against Benin on 5 January 2026.
9. He was instrumental in helping Egypt reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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