Zamalek Player Mohamed Hamad: I Aspire to Surpass Lamine Yamal

A clip of young Zamalek player Mohamed Ahmed Hamad has resurfaced after he caught the eye with appearances for the first team. Two years ago, Hamad said on the Hattrick programme that he aspired to reach a level better than that of Spain’s Lamine Yamal if he had the conditions to develop.

Hamad said his needs include improving his physical and technical training, as well as proper nutrition and recovery programmes. During the same television appearance, he said he had a trial with Al Ahly in 2016 that lasted two months, during which he signed a contract, before leaving after the coaching staff changed and the new coach asked to assess him again.

Hamad explained that his father supported Al Ahly, while his mother supported Zamalek, and that she took him to the club to join its youth sector. He added that he has supported Zamalek since childhood.

According to information about the player, he was born on 5 April 2008 and is 184 cm tall. He plays in midfield and can also play on the left wing.

Hamad moved from Al Ahly’s youth ranks to Zamalek and was promoted to the first team last December. He scored in Zamalek’s 2-1 win over Arab Contractors, becoming, according to the source, the youngest goalscorer in the current Egyptian league season at 18, and was also named man of the match. He has made six appearances for the first team in all competitions, totalling 200 minutes, scoring one goal and assisting another.