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My Take
Mido is one of those players I remember as a poignant blend of talent and temperament. Bursting out of Zamalek and winning Belgium's Ebony Shoe at Gent, he had the gifts to become a global star, and at 188 cm he was a genuine handful for defenders. Yet his restless, move-prone career meant the full promise never quite crystallized. I find that more human than disappointing. Now turned manager, I am curious whether he can pass on a striker's instinct to younger players. Watching what a once-mercurial talent does with the wisdom of hindsight always fascinates me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mido
- Name (Japanese)
- アーメド・ホッサム
- Reading
- あーめど・ほっさむ
- Born
- February 23, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mido born?
Born February 23, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Mido from?
Mido is from Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
What does Mido do?
Mido works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Mido?
Mido is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.