Tarek Hamed (; born 24 October 1988) is an Egyptian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Club career Smouha After signing for Smouha, Hamed was a key player under the management of Hamada Sedki. He succeeded in being a runner-up in both the Egyptian Premier League and Egypt Cup.
Zamalek In 2014, Hamed signed for Zamalek, where he became a key player, winning thirteen national and continental competitions with the club.
Al-Ittihad On 24 July 2022, Hamed joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad on a two-year deal.
Damac On 4 September 2023, Hamed joined Saudi Pro League club Damac.
CAF Awards Hamed was nominated for the African Player of the Year in 2017 and 2019 and ended up as one of the three finalists at the 2019 CAF Awards for best African-based player.
International career Hamed has been capped regularly by the Egypt national team, gaining his first cap against Saudi Arabia.
He started all six of Egypt's matches at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, in which Egypt won the silver medal. He also played in all four of Egypt's matches at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
In May 2018, he was named in Egypt's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he eventually started all three of Egypt's matches.
In December 2023, he announced retirement from international football.
Career statistics International EgyptYearAppsGoals201310201410201520201640201712020181102019100202020202160202230202361Total581
Honours Zamalek Egyptian Premier League: 2014–15, 2020–21, 2021–22 Egypt Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21 Egyptian Super Cup: 2016, 2019 CAF Confederation Cup: 2018–19 CAF Super Cup: 2020 Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup: 2018
Al-Ittihad Saudi Professional League: 2022–23 Saudi Super Cup: 2022
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