Hossam Ashour

Abstract is: Hossam Mohamed Ashour Sanad Atia (Arabic: حسام محمد عاشور سند عطية, born 9 March 1986) is an Egyptian footballer who plays for Al Ittihad as a defensive midfielder. After progressing through the club's youth system, Ashour established himself in the first team of Al Ahly and has won 39 domestic and continental competitions with the club, the most for any player both for a single club and at the club level in general. He is also the third most decorated player in history, only surpassed by Lionel Messi and Dani Alves. He has made more than 500 appearances in all competitions. Having represented Egypt at under-20 level, he made his senior international debut for Egypt in 2008 and has won 14 caps.