Amr Shabana
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| Country: | Egypt | |
| Residence: | Cairo, Egypt | |
| Height: | 1.7m | |
| Plays: | Left | |
| Turned pro: | 1995 | |
| Highest World Ranking: | 1 (April 2006) | |
| PSA Tour Titles: | 9 | |
| PSA Tour Finals: | 14 | |
Amr Shabana (born 20 July 1979, in Cairo, Egypt) is a professional squash player from Egypt. He won the World Open in 2003 and 2005, and reached the World No. 1 ranking in 2006.
Shabana stunned the squash world in December 2003 when, seeded ninth, he captured his first World Open title, beating Thierry Lincou in the final 15-11, 11-15, 15-8, 15-14.
In 2004, Shabana finished runner-up at the British Open, losing in the final to David Palmer 10-11 (4-6), 11-7, 11-10 (3-1), 11-7.
Shabana won his second World Open title in 2005, beating Palmer in the final 11-6, 11-7, 11-8.
In April 2006, Shabana became the first Egyptian player to reach the World No. 1 ranking.
Shabana won the 2006 PSA Masters and Tournament of Champions titles.
