Name: Ahmed Hegazy
Full name: Ahmed Ezzat Hegazy
Date of birth: January 25, 1991
Place of birth: Ismailia, Egypt
Nationality: Egyptian
Position: Centre-back (central defender)
Height: Approximately 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Club career (not exhaustive, key clubs):
- Ghazl El Mahalla (youth)
- Al Ahly (youth; early senior development in Egypt)
- Al Masry (Egypt)
- Feyenoord (Netherlands) — loan spell
- Ismaily (Egypt)
- Al Ahly (return)
- Clubs in Europe and Middle East: notably West Bromwich Albion (England), a spell on loan at Udinese, and later Al-Ittihad and other clubs in the Saudi/provincial leagues (various seasons). Exact sequence and dates vary by season.
International career with Egypt:
- Senior debut: 2012
- Caps: Over 60 appearances (varies by date; check current sources for up-to-date total)
- Goals: Several international goals, including important contributions in qualifiers and tournaments
- Tournaments: Participated in Africa Cup of Nations editions and was part of Egypt's squads in World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Playing style and strengths:
- Strong aerial ability both defensively and on set pieces
- Physical presence and height advantage
- Good tackling and blocking; organizes the back line
Notable facts:
- Well known in England for his time at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League and Championship.
- One of Egypt’s taller and more physically dominant centre-backs in recent generations.
Sources and currency: Information summarized from public football records. For exact club history, current club, and up-to-date caps/goals, consult a live sports database or the national team’s official resources.