Mohamed Aboutrika

A graceful Egyptian attacking midfielder, Mohamed Aboutrika was one of Africa’s most elegant and beloved playmakers of the modern era. He played with calm vision, delicate touch and a rare ability to appear between the lines without forcing the game, creating chances through intelligence rather than noise. At Al Ahly, he became a continental icon, deciding major African club matches with goals, assists and quiet authority. For Egypt, he was central to a golden national-team period, bringing creativity, composure and emotional leadership without ever looking theatrical. He was not built on pace or physical dominance, but on timing, technique and a wonderfully soft right foot.