Essam El-Hadary

Egypt · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2006-2010

Agile, quick-reacting Egyptian keeper who won four Africa Cup of Nations titles

Nicknames El Sadd El Aali

66.8OVR#59 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping80.7
  • Speed18.8
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.0
  • Football IQ69.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical72.3
  • Mental85.3
  • Career79.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity97
  2. Determination92
  3. Durability92
  4. Diving90
  5. Reflexes90
  6. Reactions90
  7. Agility88
  8. Big-Game Temperament88
  9. Recovery87
  10. GK Positioning84

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 80.7

  • Diving90
  • Handling80
  • Reflexes90
  • GK Positioning84
  • One-on-Ones84
  • Commanding Area80
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution72
  • Sweeping72

Speed 18.8

  • Top Speed55
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 15.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation75
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 69.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity42

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 72.3

  • Strength76
  • Stamina80
  • Agility88
  • Balance80
  • Recovery87
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression70

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration84
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 79.2

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity97
  • Achievements78
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty45

Profile

Born
15 January 1973
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2020
Prime
2006-2010

Club career

  • 1993–1996 Damietta
  • 1996–2008 Al Ahly
  • 2008–2009 Sion
  • 2009–2010 Ismaily
  • 2010–2011 Zamalek
  • 2011–2012 Al-Merrikh
  • 2012–2013 Zamalek
  • 2013–2016 Wadi Degla
  • 2016–2017 Ismaily
  • 2017–2018 Al-Taawoun
  • 2018–2019 Nogoom

Honours

Continental title 4

1998 Africa Cup of Nations · 2006 Africa Cup of Nations · 2008 Africa Cup of Nations · 2010 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Egyptian Premier League Al Ahly 7

1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07

League title · Sudan Premier League Al-Merreikh 2

2011, 2013

CAF Champions League 3

2001, 2005, 2006

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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