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Amr Hassan Zaki (Arabic: عَمْرو حَسَن زَكِيّ; born 1 April 1983) is an Egyptian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He has played for numerous different clubs in Egypt, Russia, England, Turkey and Kuwait. Zaki has made 63 appearances and scored 30 goals for the Egyptian national team. In his career, Zaki has been nicknamed "The Bulldozer" and has been likened to former England striker Alan Shearer. However, his career has not been without controversy. He was labelled "highly unprofessional" by former Wigan manager Steve Bruce. Also, his decision not to join English club Portsmouth due to the nationality of some of the players garnered much criticism in the English press.

Quick facts about Amr Zaki

  • Full name: Amr Zaki
  • Born: 1983-04-01
  • Nationality: Egypt
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q365965

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Who is Amr Zaki?

Amr Hassan Zaki (Arabic: عَمْرو حَسَن زَكِيّ; born 1 April 1983) is an Egyptian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He has played for numerous different clubs in Egypt, Russia, England, Turkey and Kuwait.

What nationality is Amr Zaki?

Amr Zaki is Egypt.

When was Amr Zaki born?

Amr Zaki was born on 1983-04-01.

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