Raafat Attia (Arabic: رأفت عطية, 6 February 1934 – 21 July 1978) was an Egyptian footballer who played as a forward for Al Ittihad Alexandria and Zamalek.[2] He also managed Saudi Arabian club Al-Wehda in 1976.[3] He also played for the Egyptian national team, and was part of the team that won the 1957 Africa Cup of Nations where he scored the first goal ever at the Africa Cup of Nations, and represented his country in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.[4][5]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Raafat Ateya Helmy[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1934-02-06)6 February 1934 | ||
Place of birth | Egypt | ||
Date of death | 21 July 1978(1978-07-21) (aged 44) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1952–1957 | Al Ittihad Alexandria | ||
1957–1967 | Zamalek | ||
National team | |||
1958–1962 | Egypt | ||
Teams managed | |||
1976–1977 | Al-Wehda | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Zamalek
Egypt
United Arab Republic squad – 1960 Summer Olympics | ||
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United Arab Republic football squad – 1964 Summer Olympics – fourth place | ||
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