Taher Mohamed
An electrifying Egyptian winger whose speed and trickery on the flank have made him a dynamic weapon for the continent's most successful club, Al Ahly.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Egyptian footballer·Birthday: March 7·Generation Z
Biography
Taher Mohamed's football is a blend of pure acceleration and inventive flair. Emerging in Egypt, he developed a reputation as a direct and troublesome winger, capable of changing a game in an instant with a burst of pace or a moment of individual skill. His talents earned him a move to the nation's footballing titan, Al Ahly, where the pressure to perform is immense. At Al Ahly, he has had to refine his game, contributing to a system built on dominance and adding his brand of unpredictability to their attacking arsenal. His performances have also opened the door to the Egyptian national team, where he competes for a place in a squad rich with attacking talent. Mohamed embodies the modern wide player, a constant threat who stretches defenses and creates chances.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Taher was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Taher Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Taher's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Plays as a key winger for Al Ahly, the most successful club in African football history.
- Has been selected for the Egypt national team, competing at the international level.
- Has won multiple Egyptian Premier League titles and domestic cups with Al Ahly.
Did You Know?
He began his senior career with Tala'ea El Gaish SC in the Egyptian Premier League.
He is commonly known by his first name, Taher, or the nickname 'Taher Mohamed' to distinguish him.
He has played in the CAF Champions League, Africa's premier club competition, with Al Ahly.
“My game is about speed and creating danger whenever I get the ball.”
