Mohamed Zidan: The Egyptian Magician Who Made Football Look Fun

Mohamed Zidan: The Egyptian Magician Who Made Football Look Fun

🇩🇪 Thomas Tuchel: “I want to thank Zidan: he is a sunshine boy now.” 

🇩🇪 Thomas Schaaf: “Congratulations to Mohamed (Zidan), he was man of the match. He was moving well and created a lot of chances for his teammates … He was a constant threat to Hamburg.” 

🇩🇪 Jurgen Klopp: “Zidan is now the player I know, the player I wished to have at Dortmund.” 

🇪🇬 Mido: “Zidan is one of the great players for my country right now … He is very quick, confident on the ball and of course when the chance comes, the guy can score goals.” 

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Player Profile

  1. Full Name: Mohamed Abdallah Mohamed Zidan

  2. Date of Birth: 43 (Born: December 11, 1981)

  3. Place of Birth: Port Said, Egypt

  4.  Nationality: Egyptian

  5. Height: 1.76m

  6. Preferred Foot: Both

  7. Position: Attack – Second Striker

Style of Play

Quick, Dribbling Forward Mohamed ;

Zidan built his reputation on flair, agility, and close control. With a low center of gravity and explosive acceleration, he could slice through defenders with feints, step-overs, or sharp body shifts. 


Versatile Attacker;

Naturally, a second striker, Zidan, could operate across the front line. He was equally effective cutting in from the wing, linking play behind the main striker, or leading the line in a fluid attack. His intelligence in movement created constant headaches for defenders. 

Confident, Expressive Personality ;

Zidan played with joy. His confidence was magnetic, his smile infectious. He often played with the swagger of a street footballer, daring defenders and delighting fans. One German commentator summed it up perfectly: “When Zidan plays, football looks fun again.” 

Achievements

🥇 DFL-Ligapokal: 2006 

🥇 Bundesliga: 2010–11, 2011–12 

🥇 Africa Cup of Nations: 2008, 2010 

🥇 Danish Superliga Top Scorer: 2003–04 

🥇 FC Midtjylland Player of the Year: 2003–04, 2004–05 

🥇 Africa Cup of Nations Best XI: 2010 

A Star Who Shone with Joy

Mohamed Zidan’s story is one of talent, charisma, and pure love for the game. From Port Said to Dortmund, he brought flair and energy wherever he played. He may not have had the longest run at the top, but in his prime, few were as electrifying. His ability to combine skill with happiness made him a fan favorite, the kind of player who reminded everyone why they fell in love with football in the first place.

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