Trézéguet (Egyptian footballer)
An Egyptian winger whose relentless energy and crucial goals have made him a national hero and a cult figure in European football.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Egyptian footballer·Birthday: October 1·Millennials
Biography
Mahmoud Hassan, known as Trézéguet, built his career from the Nile to the Premier League through relentless work. A youth coach gave him the nickname after seeing a resemblance to the French star, but the Egyptian winger made it his own. He plays with explosive bursts down the flank and a knack for arriving in the box at the perfect moment. His club journey took him from Turkey to England and back to Al Ahly. His goals in Egypt's run to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations secured his international legacy. He brings a visible, personal passion to every match for the Pharaohs.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Trézéguet was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Trézéguet Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Trézéguet's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
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
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
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
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored two crucial goals for Egypt in the knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, helping them reach the final.
- Played a key role in Aston Villa's 2019-20 season, scoring important goals to help the club avoid Premier League relegation.
- Won the Turkish Cup with Kasımpaşa in 2019, contributing significantly throughout the campaign.
- Has been a stalwart for the Egyptian national team, earning over 60 caps and appearing in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Trézéguet' was given by a youth coach at Al Ahly due to a perceived resemblance in playing style and appearance to French striker David Trezeguet.
He is the older brother of fellow Egyptian international footballer Ibrahim Hassan.
He began his professional career as a left-back before being converted into an attacking winger.
He scored his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa against Norwich City in December 2019.
“I will run until my legs cannot carry me, for my country and my people.”
