Mohamed Hany
RB
Possession Builder
Jan 25, 1996 (30)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
Scores another own goal
Hany had an own goal, five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory over Australia. He also added three clearances.
Analysis: Hany was busy at the back, but he didn't post the same numbers as in previous matches, including his 14-clearance performance against Iran on June 27. Hany also broke an all-time World Cup record after becoming the first player in World Cup history to score multiple own goals in the same tournament. Despite the bad luck, Hany should continue to start at right-back when Egypt take on Argentina on Tuesday in the Round of 16.
Leads clearances in solid showing
Mohamed Hany had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Iran.
Analysis: Hany produced his strongest defensive performance of the tournament, leading his team in tackles with six and adding two interceptions while also topping the clearance count with 14 despite playing at right back. He also contributed going forward with one shot from distance, one chance created and three crosses. Across the tournament he has been vital to Egypt's backline, accumulating 13 tackles, four interceptions and 22 clearances while also making his mark going forward with four shots, three chances created and an assist to his name across the group stage.
Assist during 3-1 win
Hany logged one assist on four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created during Egypt's 3-1 win Sunday against New Zealand.
Analysis: Hany's accurate crosses indicated the future for Egypt against New Zealand. Down 1-0 before the second half, he kickstarted his well with their first cross less than two minutes in. It was not as effective as Hany's second, considering his subsequent effort connected with goalscorer Mostafa Ziko. For the World Cup, Hany's assist is his first, logged on both five crosses and two chances created. Defensively, only he and Yasser Ibrahim recorded more than five clearances, which were needed against an NZL team surprisingly active despite being Group G's least proven team on paper.
Own goal ruins great defensive work
Mohamed Hany registered an own goal, two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Belgium.
Analysis: Hany stood up to the challenge of facing Jeremy Doku, one of the world's most dangerous wingers, and dealt with Leonardo Trossard well too during the periods when the two rotated. He won five of his six tackles and contributed one interception, two clearances, two shots and one cross in a well-rounded display. The only blot on his evening was an unfortunate own goal, when a quick cross into the area touched off him as he tracked Romelu Lukaku with little he could have done to prevent it.
Highly involved at right-back
Hany is expected to feature as Egypt's main right-back or right wing-back option throughout the World Cup, offering consistent minutes during the tournament.
Analysis: Hany heads into the summer event as one of the most reliable starters in the Egyptian setup, having played more games than any other defender on the squad at AFCON 2025 with six appearances. His attacking output has been particularly encouraging in the pre-tournament window, as he has registered two assists across the last four international friendlies while creating seven open-play chances for teammates during World Cup qualifying and four more at AFCON. While it remains unclear how much freedom he'll have to attack if Egypt stick with the back-four system they used in practice matches, he could retain the most significant assisting potential among the team's defenders. Egypt's recent form is somewhat encouraging for their clean sheet chances, although they'll face tough opposition in the initial match versus Belgium before moving to more favorable contests against New Zealand and Iran.
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