Mohamed Shawky
| Mohamed Shawky (L) and Wigan's Amr Zaky celebrate their winning goal to 2-1 during quarter final match between Egypt and Angola in Kumasi on February 04,2008 during the African Cup of Nations | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohamed Shawky Ali Sallam | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Middlesbrough | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 June, 2008 | |||
Mohamed Shawky (Arabic: محمد شوقي) (born October 15, 1981) is an Egyptian footballer. He plays the Defensive midfielder position for English Premier League club Middlesbrough as well as Egypt's national football team. He played every minute of Egypt’s Egypt 2006 African Cup of Nations campaign.
Playing career
Shawky began his playing career with Al-Masry before joining Al-Ahly, where he became famous for his strong shots, scoring a few goals for the club.[citation needed]
He joined Middlesbrough on 31 August 2007 for £650,000 and signed a three year contract.[1]
He made his Boro debut against Tottenham Hotspur on 26 September 2007 in the 3rd round of the 2007-08 Carling Cup. Shawky played the first half. The match ended with Tottenham Hotspur winning 2-0.
He endured a slow season in his first year at The Riverside, and was hampered by injuries however for the first time since joining Middlesbrough he is now considered a first team starter by manager Gareth Southgate. Shawky played central midfield in Middlesbrough's opening premier league game of the 2008-2009 season against Tottenham Hotspur which Middlesbrough won 2-1.
Memorable Shots
Throughout his illustrious career Shawky has been acknowledged as having a very powerful shot, which has resulted in many memorable shots on goal. Although he has not scored a massive amount of goals, throughout the 2008-09 season he has been a regular starter for Middlesbrough, with some impressive devensive midfield displays.
Honours
National Team
- Bronze Medalist at FIFA World Youth Championship 2001.
- Winner of African Cup of Nations Egypt 2006
- Winner of African Cup of Nations Ghana 2008
With Al-Ahly
- Bronze Medalist at FIFA Club World Cup 2006.
- Winner of CAF Champions League 2006.
- Winner of CAF Champions League 2005.
- Winner of Egyptian League(2006-2007).
- Winner of Egyptian League(2005-2006).
- Winner of Egyptian League(2004-2005).
- Winner of African Super Cup 2007.
- Winner of African Super Cup 2006.
- Winner of Egyptian Soccer Cup 2007.
- Winner of Egyptian Soccer Cup 2006.
- Winner of Egyptian Super Cup 2007.
- Winner of Egyptian Super Cup 2006.
- Winner of Egyptian Super Cup 2005.
References
- ^ "One in, one out for Boro". Sky Sports. 2007-08-31. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
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External links
- Mohamed Shawky at Soccerbase
- Mohamed Shawky Official Website
- Download Shawky's goal against Asante Kotoko (African Champions League 2006) (LINK BROKEN)
- Download Shawky's goal against Raja Casablanca(African Champions League 2005)(LINK BROKEN)
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