Egyptian footballer (1951–2011)
Mosaad Nour (Arabic: مسعد نور; born 23 April 1951[1] – 23 April 2011[2]), popularly nicknamed Kastan, is a former Egyptian football player and the historic star for Al-Masry Club.[3]
Career
- "Kastan" played for Al-Masry Club between 1972 and 1985 and for the Egyptian National Team between 1974 and 1981 (scoring 5 goals) in 22 international matches. He made his debut in 1972/73 season of the Egyptian League against Zamalek SC on 25 May 1973, when he scored his first goal with his team in this match which ended (2–2).
- Mosaad Nour, is one of the most skilled Egyptian football players and of course the most famous and popular player for Al-Masry throughout its long history.
- "Kastan" moved to Al-Masry in 1972 and spent 13 years with the club before he retired in October 1985.
- Unfortunately Mosaad Nour could not win any titles with his beloved team Al-Masry although he was so near from capturing the Egypt Cup for two consecutive years in seasons 1982/83 and 1983/84. Meanwhile "Kastan" was so near from winning the Egyptian League in season 1983/84 but he missed the chance.
- Mosaad Nour refused all the offers to leave his team, although he had many offers to move to either Al-Ahly or Zamalek SC, and such manner was sufficient to make him the beloved star for Al-Masry's fans throughout the years.
Achievements
Personal
- Scored 65 goals for Al-Masry in the Egyptian league.
Egyptian national team
Al-Masry
- The third place in the Egyptian League for three seasons in 1979/1980, 1980/1981 and 1983/1984.
- The second place in the Egypt Cup for two seasons in 1982/1983 and 1983/1984.
References
- ^ Official Website :: El Masry Club :: الموقع الرسمي للنادي المصري البورسعيدي للألعاب الرياضية :: تأسس عام 1920 ::مسعد نور Archived 28 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "- ياللاكورة". Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2011. - Arabic
- ^ سليمان النقر (21 September 2022). "حكاية نجم.. مسعد نور كاستن الكرة المصرية وأحد أساطير المدينة الباسلة".
External links
- Alahram weekly article on Mosaad Nour
- Mosaad Nour's history in Al-Masry Club official site
