Biography
Who is Mido?
Early life and career
Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdel Hamid Wasfi, publicly known as Mido, was born in Cairo, Egypt. He began his professional football path with the Egyptian Premier League club Zamalek in 1999. His league debut occurred on 22 May 2000 during a match against El Qanah that ended in a draw. Shortly after, he scored two goals against Aluminium Nag Hammadi, helping his team win 3-2. His performances in the African Cup Winners Cup helped Zamalek reach the final in 2000, where they defeated Canon Yaounde.
In 2000, he moved to the Belgian club Gent. While he initially struggled with homesickness, he eventually became a regular starter. He scored his first goal for Gent on 2 October 2000 against Standard Liege. By the end of the season, he had scored 11 goals in 21 matches. His success earned him the Belgian Ebony Shoe award in 2001, which recognized him as the top African player in the Belgian First Division.
Playing career in Europe
Following his success in Belgium, Mido signed a five-year contract with the Dutch team Ajax in 2001. He helped the team win the Dutch League and the KNVB Cup during the 2001-2002 season. In March 2003, he moved on loan to the Spanish club Celta Vigo. He scored during his debut match against Athletic Bilbao. Later that year, he signed a five-year contract with the French club Marseille for a reported 12 million euro fee. This transaction made him the most expensive Egyptian player at the time.
In the summer of 2004, he signed a five-year contract with the Italian club Roma. He made his debut for the team in September 2004 against Messina. His career later included an 18-month loan spell with the English team Tottenham Hotspur starting in 2005. He eventually joined Tottenham permanently in 2006. Over the following years, his career path included stints with Middlesbrough, Wigan Athletic, West Ham United, and a return to Ajax. He also played for the Egyptian national team 51 times, scoring 19 goals.
Retirement and personal life
Mido officially retired from professional football in June 2013. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching roles. He is married to Yosra El lleithy. Throughout his career, he played in various countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, and England. He is currently involved in the sport as an association football coach.
Birthday and age
Mido was born on February 23, 1983, which makes Mido 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Mido shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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