Abdel Abdelmalk is a key figure at Egyptian club Haras El Hedood, and played an important role in the club‘s first trophy success. In October 2008, the club won the Egyptian Cup after beating ENPPI on penalties in the final.Physically strong, he is one of Egypt’s most versatile players, equally adept in midfield or attack as well as having the ability to perform centrally or on either flank. Unfortunately, the Egyptians’ strength in depth and competition from players of the calibre of Mohamed Barakat, Mahmoud Abdelrazek, Mohamed Zidan and Mohamed Aboutrika mean that starting opportunities are scarce.

Abdelmalk, known for his fearsome right-foot shooting, is also famous for scoring the fastest goal in African football history, finding the net after only ten seconds of the 2006 CAF Confederations Cup game between Haras El Hedood and Guinean side Kalom.

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