Name: Ibrahim Youssef Awadallah Mohamed إبراهيم يوسف
Nickname: "The Black Deer الغزال الأسمر"
Country:
EgyptClub:
Zamalek SCNumber: 6
Position: *SWP, CB, DMF
Side: LF/BS
Age: 22-25 years (01/01/1959)
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 75 kg*
Attack: 71
Defence: 83
Balance: 81
Stamina: 81
Top Speed: 78
Acceleration: 80
Response: 85
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 80
Dribble Speed: 78
Short Pass Accuracy: 81
Short Pass Speed: 76
Long Pass Accuracy: 80
Long Pass Speed: 79
Shot Accuracy: 66
Shot Power: 76
Shot Technique: 68
Free Kick Accuracy: 66
Curling: 61
Header: 86
Jump: 83
Technique: 81
Aggression: 74
Mentality: 84
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 82
Injury Tolerance: C
Condition/Fitness: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Early peak
CARDS:
P06 - Pinpoint Pass
P16 - Extra Attacker
S06 - Outside Curve
S09 - Covering
S10 - DF Leader
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Tactical Dribble - Center - Outside - Covering - D-Line control
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
INFO:
Ibrahim Youssef is widely celebrated as one of the greatest defenders and sweepers (liberos) in the history of both Egyptian and African football. His exceptional defensive style and commanding presence on the pitch during the late 1970s and 1980s earned him a spot in the prestigious MasterCard African Team of the 20th Century. Youssef played primarily as a sweeper (or traditional libero). He excelled at reading the game, organizing the defensive line, and cleaning up behind other defenders with incredible tactical astuteness. He was unique for a defender of his era because he possessed the composure and skill of a midfielder. He was highly capable of safely playing out from the back, distributing the ball accurately, and orchestrating attacks from deep. In fact, he was recognized as the best playmaker at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. Nicknamed "The Black Deer", he was famous for his graceful movement, rapid acceleration, and incredible agility. This allowed him to quickly track back and dispossess fast attackers smoothly. Rather than relying on reckless or overly aggressive tackling, Youssef was renowned for his "elegant" style of defending. He utilized perfect positioning, clean timing, and intelligence to neutralize offensive threats. Standing out as a tall, imposing figure, he dominated aerial duels, making him a crucial asset both in clearing crosses and defending set-pieces. Youssef's standout attributes translated into substantial individual and team success: He was named the Best Libero at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. His elite defensive prowess was so widely respected across the continent that he finished 2nd in the France Football African Player of the Year awards in 1984 and 3rd in 1985—an incredibly rare achievement for a defender. He was voted the Egyptian Footballer of the Year multiple times.
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