Wael Gomaa

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Wael Gomaa
Full name	Wael Gomaa Kamel El Hooty
Date of birth	3 August 1975 (1975-08-03) (age 32)
Place of birth	Mahalla, Egypt
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Centre-back
Club information
Current club	Al-Ahly
Number	26
Youth clubs
	Al-Mehalla
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1995-2001 2001–present 2007–2008	Al-Mehalla Al-Ahly → Al-Siliya (loan)
National team²
2001–present	Egypt	63 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 February 2006. ² National team caps and goals correct as of 22 February 2006. * Appearances (Goals)

Wael Gomaa (Arabic: وائل جمعة) (born 3 August 1975) is an Egyptian footballer. He plays the Defender position for Egypt's African Super Cup Champion Al-Ahly club as well as Egypt's National Football Team. He is currently on loan to Al-Siliya of the Qatari League. He is considered one of the best African defenders. Brick-wall of a defender who has recently been heavily linked to a move in the English Premiership.

He had pre-season trials with Blackburn Rovers with a view to a January transfer.^[1]

Gomaa was pivotal in the Pharaohs African Cup of Nations Egypt 2006 triumph in February, where Gomaa appeared in every match for the hosts, stopping the danger of Drogba and Lomana LuaLua easily. In Addition, he is an excellent header, who has the ability to score from corners.

Gomaa has been chosen by CAF in Africa Team for the year 2006.