Ibrahim Said (; born 16 October 1979) is an Egyptian retired professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Career

After the long lay-off away from the playing field, Ibrahim slowly but surely started to prove just how talented he was, and became one of the key members of the Zamalek squad. Thanks to his good form with Zamalek, "Heema"(as fans refer to him as) was called up to the Egyptian national team in the run-up to the 2006 African Nations Cup which was to be played in Egypt. Ibrahim made some remarkable performances in the tournament, shoring up the Egyptian defensive line as a sweeper & stopper.

Ibrahim Said (footballer, born 1979)

In Turkey

The opening of the 2007 winter transfer window saw Ibrahim move to Turkey, joining Caykur Rizespor. In summer the same year, Said was signed by Ankaragücü in light of his success at Caykur Rizespor.

Ibrahim Said (footballer, born 1979)

Back To Egypt

At the start of the 2008–09 season, Said joined Egyptian Side Ismaily. But due to disagreement with the board, He terminated his Contract.

Ibrahim Said (footballer, born 1979)

In Libya

At the 2009–10 season, Said joined Al-Ahly Tripoli club.

North America

With the help of the goalkeeping coach Zaki Abdul Fattah in the United States, Said went on a 14-day trial with Toronto FC. He played 3 pre-season matches with the Canadian team, but due to disagreement on financial issues, he decided not to sign for them. He moved back to New York City, although Philadelphia Union offered him a contract, he decided to not sign for them as well, then he moved back to Egypt.

Return to Egypt with Al-Ittihad Al-Sakandary

He returned to Egypt at the beginning of the 2010–11 season joining Al-Ittihad Al-Sakndary but following a dispute with then Head Coach Carlos Cabral he was sidelined for the majority of the first half of the season but returned after Cabral 's resignation in a match against former club Al Ahly.

Manager career

Goldi SC

In January 2016, he was signed as a player-manager for Egyptian Third Division side Goldi.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Egypt's goal tally first:

Titles

Club

Al Ahly

Egyptian Premier League: 1998–99, 1999–2000

Egypt Cup: 2000–01, 2002–03

CAF Champions League: 2001

CAF Super Cup: 2002

International

Egypt

Africa Cup of Nations: 2006, 2008

Pan Arab Games Gold Medal: 2007

Sources

Short Bio on Said's short stay at Everton

References

1979 births

Living people

Egyptian men's footballers

Egypt men's international footballers

2000 African Cup of Nations players

2002 African Cup of Nations players

2006 Africa Cup of Nations players

2008 Africa Cup of Nations players

Ankaraspor footballers

Çaykur Rizespor footballers

Everton F.C. players

Zamalek SC players

Ismaily SC players

Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) players

Al Ittihad Alexandria Club players

Süper Lig players

Egyptian expatriate men's footballers

Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey

Egyptian expatriate sportspeople in Libya

Expatriate men's footballers in Libya

Egyptian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey

Expatriate men's footballers in England

Footballers from Alexandria

Egyptian Premier League players

Men's association football defenders

Libyan Premier League players