Ahmed Abou Moslem Farag ( ; born 25 July 1981 in Cairo) is an Egyptian former footballer who played as a left back.
Club career
Early career Ahmed Abou Moslem started his career at Dina Farms in Egypt. He was selected to represent the Egypt national under-20 football team in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. He helped Egypt win the bronze medal. Due to his success, he joined El Ahly where he spent four years.
France move Abou Moslem joined the French side Strasbourg in 2005. In January 2009, Abou Moslem Joined French side AC Ajaccio for a six months loan deal.
European offers Abou was close to signing with several European clubs during his time in France. Strasbourg rejected offers from Crystal Palace, PAOK, and Hamburg SV.
Return to Egypt In July 2009, Abou Moslem returned to Egypt. He joined Egyptian Premier League side Ismaily with a three years Contract. However, Abo Moslem failed to establish himself in the first team. Therefore, he terminated his contract with mutual consent after spending only one season at the club.Tarek, Sherif. "Abou-Mosallam parts company with Ismaili". Filgoal, 2010-06-18. Retrieved on 2 July 2010. On 1 July 2010, it was announced that Abou Moslem joined El-Entag El-Harby (a.k.a. Military Production). He penned a 3-year contract with the club.Maher, Hatem. "Abou-Mosallam joins Production after leaving Ismaili". Filgoal, 2010-07-01. Retrieved on 2 July 2010.
International career He was selected to represent the Egypt national under-20 football team in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. Egypt reached the semifinals and won the bronze medal and also came 3rd in the U-20 African Nations Cup.
Honours
Al Ahly CAF Champions League: 2001, 2005. Egyptian League: 2004-05. Section of Egypt: 2003. Section of Egypt Finalist: 2004.
Strasbourg Ligue 2: 2006-07 (won promotion, 3rd place).
Egypt U-20 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship: Bronze Medal. 2001 African Youth Championship: Bronze Medal.
References
External links
player profile at www.socceregypt.com