Name: Hazem Mohamed Yehia El Horria Mohamed Emam حازم إمام
Nickname: "Emperor", "Imam of the Gifted"
Country:
EgyptClub:
De Graafschap 1998-2000 | Zamalek SC 2001-2008Position: *AMF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 23-28 years (17/05/1975) Some sources say he was born in April
Height: 177 cm (Some sources place it at 174 cm)
Weight: 67 kg
Attack: 79
Defence: 38
Balance: 75
Stamina: 74
Top Speed: 78
Acceleration: 79
Response: 74
Agility: 85
Dribble Accuracy: 90
Dribble Speed: 81
Short Pass Accuracy: 85
Short Pass Speed: 77
Long Pass Accuracy: 82
Long Pass Speed: 76
Shot Accuracy: 75
Shot Power: 80
Shot Technique: 78
Free Kick Accuracy: 73
Curling: 79
Header: 69
Jump: 67
Technique: 89
Aggression: 78
Mentality: 76
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 77
Injury Tolerance: C
Condition/Fitness: 4
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot Frequency: 7
Consistency: 5
Growth type: Early peak
CARDS:
P01 - Classic N°10
P03 - Trickster
P05 - Mazing Run
S02 - Passer
S05 - 1-Touch Play
S06 - Outside Curve
S15 - Shoulder Feint Skills
S18 - Turning Skills
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Tactical Dribble - Playmaking - Passing - 1-Touch Pass - Outside
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded
INFO:
Hazem Emam is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted Egyptian footballers of all time and is often mentioned among the finest dribblers the country has ever produced. During his prime, Hazem was renowned for a distinctive dribbling style built on close ball control, quick changes of direction, and exceptional balance rather than elaborate tricks or step-overs. Combined with his outstanding vision and creativity, he possessed the ability to unlock defenses with incisive passes and defense-splitting assists. However, one of his drawbacks is that he sometimes over-dribbles instead of passing to his teammates. Hazem represented the final generation of the famous Emam football dynasty and became one of the greatest icons in the history of Zamalek SC. Following in the footsteps of his father, Hamada Emam, and grandfather, Yehia Emam, he established a professional career that surpassed both in terms of international recognition. He broke into Zamalek’s first team during the 1994/95 season after the departure of Nigerian star Emmanuel Amuneke, quickly attracting attention with his elegant technique and natural talent. At the end of that season, Hazem helped Egypt win the football gold medal at the 1995 All-Africa Games in Zimbabwe. His performances earned him a call-up to the senior national team under Dutch coach Ruud Krol ahead of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. At just 20 years old, Hazem started all four matches for Egypt and emerged as one of the tournament’s standout young players, earning a place in CAF’s Team of the Tournament. His displays established him as one of Africa’s most promising talents and reportedly attracted interest from several Serie A clubs. He eventually signed for Udinese, becoming one of the first Egyptian footballers to compete in the modern era of Italian Serie A. However, his time in Italy proved difficult. A combination of injuries, fierce competition for places, adaptation challenges, and tactical circumstances limited his opportunities. Hazem’s preferred role was as an advanced playmaker, while Udinese manager Alberto Zaccheroni employed a demanding 4-3-3 system built around players such as Márcio Amoroso and Oliver Bierhoff. As a result, he struggled to secure a regular starting position. Recurring injuries further disrupted his development in Italy. Nevertheless, he continued to showcase his quality whenever he represented Egypt and played an important role in the national team’s triumph at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations. Following the tournament, he joined Dutch side De Graafschap on loan, where he enjoyed a productive spell and demonstrated the technical ability that had once made him one of Africa’s brightest prospects. Persistent injury problems and limited continuity eventually led Hazem to return to Egypt. Back at Zamalek, he became the team captain and remained the club’s symbolic leader throughout much of the 2000s. Although he gradually lost some of the acceleration that characterized his early years, he retained his creativity, vision, and remarkable technical quality. During his career with Zamalek, he won multiple domestic and continental titles, cementing his status as one of the club’s greatest legends. At international level, Hazem Emam earned 87 caps and scored 16 goals for Egypt. Remembered for his elegance, imagination, and technical brilliance, he remains one of the most beloved and influential footballers in Egyptian football history.
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