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Egyptian Defender Hossam Abdelmaguid Signs with Bulgarian Champions Ludogorets
7/19/2026, 12:27:42 AM
Transfer Announcement
On July 18, 2026, Ludogorets Razgrad confirmed the acquisition of 25-year-old centre-back Hossam Abdelmaguid from Egyptian giants Zamalek. The move adds a World Cup-experienced defender to the 14-time Bulgarian league champion ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Player Profile & World Cup Impact
Abdelmaguid, a product of Zamalek’s youth academy, logged 171 appearances and 15 goals for the Cairo club, contributing to three Egyptian Premier League titles, including a key role in the title-winning season last year. Internationally, he earned 15 caps for the Egypt national team, featuring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He played 53 minutes in the Round-of-32 shootout, converting the decisive penalty against Australia, and also appeared in the group-stage win over New Zealand.
Official Club Statements
Ludogorets issued a statement noting that Abdelmaguid is completing a post-World Cup break and will report to the club’s pre-season training camp at the end of the month. The club added that all administrative and registration procedures will be finalized before he is eligible to play in the upcoming season, emphasizing his expected contribution to defensive stability.
Verbatim Quotes
- “July 18 (Reuters) - Egypt defender Hossam Abdelmaguid has joined Ludogorets from Zamalek, the ?14-time Bulgarian league champions announced on Saturday.” — *Reuters*
- “Abdelmaguid, 25, played in this year's World Cup in North America and scoredthe winning penalty against Australiain the last 32, as Egypt won a knockout-stage match for the first time, before ?losing 3-2 to defending champions Argentina.” — *Reuters*
- “Due to his participation in the World Cup, Hosam Abdelmaguid is currently on a well-deserved break. He will join Ludogorets’ training at the end of the month,” — *Ludogorets club statement*
- “PFC Ludogorets wishes Hossam Abdelmaguid good health and plenty of success in the Ludogorets jersey!” — *Ludogorets club statement*
What’s Next
After completing his medical examination and fitness tests, Abdelmaguid is slated to join Ludogorets’ pre-season camp later this month. The club expects to register him before the start of the 2026/27 Bulgarian First League season, where he will compete for a starting centre-back position.