Mahmoud Saber

Mahmoud Saber Abdelmohsen Hassan Abdelmohsen (Arabic: محمود صابر عبد المحسن حسن عبد المحسن; born 30 July 2001) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Egyptian Premier League club ZED on loan from Pyramids and the Egypt national team.

Club career

Saber started playing football in Nogoom, where he made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League on 22 May 2019 in a 2–0 loss to Pyramids. In November 2020, he went on loan to Pyramids, and at the end of the season, he was purchased permanently.[2] He scored his first goal on 25 August 2023 against Misr Lel Makkasa.

In 2023, Saber was loaned to ZED, but after just six months he returned to Pyramids.[3]

International career

Saber was included in the Egyptian U-23 squad for the Olympic Games.[4]

On 2 December 2025, Saber was called up to the Egypt squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.[5] Half a year later, on 26 June 2026, he scored his first international goal in the fifth minute of a 1–1 draw with Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording his country's fastest-ever goal at the tournament.[6]

Career statistics

International

As of match played 3 July 2026[7]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Egypt202430
202581
202661
Total172
Scores and results list Egypt's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Saber goal.
List of international goals scored by Mahmoud Saber
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
116 December 2025Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt10 Nigeria1–02–1Friendly
226 June 2026Lumen Field, Seattle, United States16 Iran1–01–12026 FIFA World Cup

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