Mohamed Aboutrika
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About
Star Egyptian midfielder/forward who was named Africa's Best Player of the Year in 2008, 2012 and 2013; played for the Egyptian national team from 2001 to 2013 and also became known as a prominent supporter of humanitarian causes.
Before Fame
He debuted professionally for one of the top clubs in Egypt, Al-Ahly, in 1997.
Trivia
At the 2008 African Cup of Nations he showed a T-shirt under his jersey reading 'Sympathize with Gaza.'
Family Life
He has sons named Ahmed, Seif, and Roqaya.
Associated With
He joined in the protests against Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak in 2011.
