Hamdy Fathy

Solid defensively at center back

Hamdy Fathy had one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.

Analysis: Fathy put in another assured performance at center back despite it not being his natural position, with coach Hossam Hassan continuing to trust him there ahead of recognised alternatives such as Mohamed Abdelmoneim and Ramy Rabia. He repaid the faith placed in him with four tackles, two interceptions, four clearances and one block in a disciplined showing that helped Egypt remain defensively solid throughout and claim a valuable point against a Belgium side who came in as favourites.