Name: Hany Guda Ramzy هاني رمزي
Nickname: "The Rock", "Prince of Expatriate Players"


Country: Egypt
Club: SV Werder Bremen 1994-1998 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1998-2005
Position: *SWP, CB, DMF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 26-31 years (10/03/1969)

Height: 185 cm
Weight: 78 kg (Some sources state 83 kg)

Attack: 69
Defence: 85
Balance: 82
Stamina: 84
Top Speed: 76
Acceleration: 77
Response: 84
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 76
Dribble Speed: 78
Short Pass Accuracy: 77
Short Pass Speed: 76
Long Pass Accuracy: 81
Long Pass Speed: 80
Shot Accuracy: 65
Shot Power: 79
Shot Technique: 76
Free Kick Accuracy: 65
Curling: 71
Header: 83
Jump: 83
Technique: 78
Aggression: 70
Mentality: 82
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 80

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Standard/Lasting

CARDS:
P16 - Extra Attacker
S07 - Man Marking
S08 - Slide Tackle
S09 - Covering

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Marking - Sliding - Covering

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced


INFO:

Hany Ramzy, nicknamed the "Prince of Expatriate Players", is considered one of the greatest defenders ever produced by Egyptian and African football. He carved out an exceptional status for himself through a long professional career that spanned over fifteen years in European stadiums, becoming a model for the Egyptian player capable of succeeding in the strongest world leagues.Ramzy began his football journey within the ranks of Al Ahly SC, where he progressed through the youth sector before joining the first team at just eighteen years old. He quickly proved his talent, contributing to winning several domestic and continental championships. His participation in the 1990 World Cup in Italy marked the most critical turning point in his career, as he caught eyes with his outstanding performance despite his young age, opening the gates to European professionalism for him.He then moved to the Swiss club Neuchâtel Xamax, where he earned a massive reputation for his defensive solidity, eventually being nicknamed "The Rock" After that, he embarked on a historic experience in Germany, becoming the first Egyptian player to feature in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen, before spending the most prominent years of his career with Kaiserslautern, where he became one of the team's core pillars for several consecutive seasons.On the international stage, Ramzy was a cornerstone of the Egyptian national team for nearly a decade and a half, earning 124 caps and helping the Pharaohs clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title in 1998. He also wore the captain's armband for years, reflecting his strong personality and influential presence both on and off the pitch.Hany Ramzy was distinguished by an advanced playing style that was ahead of its time, excelling as a modern sweeper (libero) who combined defensive solidity with the ability to build up plays from the back. He was not just a defender adept at clearing danger, but a player with an exceptional vision of the field, great passing capability, and the skill to lead offensive transitions. He also demonstrated immense tactical flexibility, which occasionally allowed him to play as a defensive midfielder with high efficiency.His success relied on a rare mix of physical strength, defensive intelligence, and composure under pressure. He possessed a great ability to read the game and anticipate attackers' movements, alongside his dominance in aerial duels and direct tackles. Furthermore, he was known for his professional discipline and deep commitment—qualities that helped him adapt and succeed in the European football environment for many years.Throughout his career, he gathered numerous accolades and individual awards; he was selected among the best African players of the last half-century and received widespread recognition for his performances in various Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Thanks to his achievements and pioneering professional journey, Hany Ramzy remains one of the most important defensive icons in the history of Egyptian football and one of its most prominent ambassadors in European arenas.