Al Ain officially signs a new contract with “the international” Egyptian center back defender Ramy Rabia, the captain of Al Ahli football club of Egypt and the Egyptian national football team

Ramy Rabia: Joining Al Ain football club is a turning point in my professional football career.. I am also feeling proud for being affiliated to the Ainawi nation

I have the desire and the ambition to claim the title of all football tournaments with The Boss of the United Arab Emirates football

Al Ain football club.. A history full of inspiration and a bright future.. These are the features that boost the desire of every football player to be transferred to its ranks of professional players

I am mentally and physically ready to contribute with my teammates in realizing the sought after goals of this big football club, as well as to satisfy the Ainawi loyal fans

Hazza bin Zayed stadium is considered “a good omen”.. So I am feeling proud for wearing the badge of Al Ain football club

Al Ain football club has officially announced that the international Egyptian center back defender, Ramy Rabia, has officially joined the ranks of the “The Boss”. Ramy Rabia is the captain of the Egyptian national football team and Al Ahli football club of Egypt. The two parties signed a two seasons contract, which starts from the onset of the competition race of the Clubs World Cup 2025 football tournament up until the end of 2027.

In his first statement to the media outlets, Rabia expressed his feelings of pride and appreciation that he has over this step, so he said the following statement: “Representing Al Ain football club is considered a turning point in my professional football career. Al Ain football club is a prestigious football team that do not settle for the course of history itself, but they make history by themselves. I am also well aware that when you wear the jersey of a big football club like Al Ain, it means that you are not only representing this football club, but you are representing a whole sporting nation who only believe in claiming victories and cannot settle for less whatsoever. From the first moment for me after joining, I felt at home, as if I am with my family, but I am here inside this professional ecosystem with its inspiring fans base.”

Al Ain first football team’s new Egyptian center back defender added the following statement: “I am feeling proud for being affiliated with a big football club whose name has been connected with an honorable history and a brilliant present times on the level of the Asian continent. Al Ain football club has an exceptional fans base, which is totally inspiring and loyal. So, this a one thing that is sufficient to motivate any football player to fight on the green pitch with all he got for the sake of his team.”

The new player pointed out to the upcoming challenges, which will be representing a true motivation for him on the personal level, and for his teammates on the level of the team as a whole, so he said the following statement: “The Clubs World Cup football tournament in its current version is not considered the same as the previous versions of this tournament, taking into consideration that it is different in terms of its governing system on the level of the technical aspects, but we are ready to take on this competition race with all the motivations and ambitions we got. We also believe that starting a journey requires full concentration over every match aside from the other. We are also well aware that the challenge is big, but our determination is even bigger. So, I will be fighting for the sake of the logo of Al Ain football club. Moreover, I will be doing my best with my teammates for the sake of satisfying the Ainawi nation.”

Rabia, the new Egyptian center back defender, revealed the role of his previous teammate, Hussein El Shahat, in forming his impression over the club, so he said the following statement: “As for my teammate Hussein El Shahat, he spoke to me a lot over the value of Al Ain football club, he also told me a lot about the loyal fans who do not let go of the club even in the most difficult situations. Today, after I have become a part of this prestigious entity, I can say that I am now living those feeling with all the sincerity. Now, we are working for the sake of one sought after goal, which is to rise the name of Al Ain football club high in all sporing venues.”

Over his readiness on the mental and technical levels, he said the following statement: “I am totally ready on the mental and technical levels to participate with the first football team. I also have the sufficient experience in the continental football tournaments. Moreover, I have the strong desire to be one of the fighting soldiers for the sake of The Boss. As for the team’s coaching staff, I have full confidence in them, so I am under their command any time they need my presence. So, the challenge is present, the sought after goals is apparent, and the high morale is also available.”

He went on by saying the following statement: “I am not unfamiliar with Hazza bin Zayed stadium, where I have previously played and claimed the title of one football tournament. So, I am feeling proud over returning to this wonderful stadium for the sake of defending the logo of Al Ain football club.”

Ramy Rabia, the new Egyptian center back defender, concluded his speech by sending a special message to the Ainawi fans, so he said the following words:“You are the greatest fans all over the course of time.You are also the beating heart of this club. So, nothing makes me as happy as being a reason behind satisfying your sought after aspirations. Accordingly, you can rest assured that we will be fighting for your sake. Moreover, you are not only the fans of this club, but you are an integral part of the team. Here we are one family, where we share the passion and the dreams. So, we will be moving forwards together, with Gods permission, to rise up the coronation podiums. We will not settle for less than the gold trophy.. For the sake of claiming glory, and for the sake of the fans of Al Ain football club.”

The player’s portfolio

Ramy Rabia is considered one of the most prominent players of his generation in the Egyptian realm of football. The Egyptian center back defender is characterized with his high defensive capabilities, as well as his leadership spirit and his strong personality inside and outside the pitch. He is also in possession of a vast experience in the local and continental football tournaments.

Ramy Rabia started his professional football career in the juniors sectors at Al Ahli football club of Egypt in 2003, then he was promoted to join the ranks of the first football team at the age of 17 in 2010. He participated to play at several position on the defensive line and midfield line on the pitch. He attracted attentions with his powerful ability to read the pitch and to take the suitable spot on the pitch.His brilliant performance led him to start a professional football career in the the Primeira Liga, also known as Liga Portugal Betclic for sponsorship reasons, through the gates of Sporting Clube de Portugal, otherwise referred to as Sporting CP or simply Sporting, or as Sporting Lisbon in other countries. Then he returned to the ranks of Al Ahli football club of Egypt after signing a five year contract. Since his return, he became an integral part in the defensive line of play, he also contributed in claiming the title of several football tournaments on the local and continental levels.

The player’s personal identity card

The player’s full name: Ramy Hisham Abdel Aziz Mostafa Rabia

The player’s birthday: The 20th of May 1993

The player’s place of birth: Cairo, the capital city of Egypt

The player’s height: 1.83 meters

The player’s weight: 83 KG

The player’s position: He plays as a center back defender (he is also capable of playing as a central defensive midfielder)

Football clubs which he played for: Al Ahli football club of Egypt and Sporting Lisbon of Portugal

The player’s most prominent records: The most crowned player of his generation with Al Ahli football club of Egypt (26 titles)

The player’s most prominent accomplishments:

With Al Ahli football club of Egypt:

The Egyptian Premier League, also known as the Nile League for sponsorship reasons (claimed 9 times)
The Cup of Egypt (claimed 4 times)
The Super Cup of Egypt (claimed 3 times)
CAF Champions League (claimed 6 times)
The African Super Cup (claimed 4 times)
The Intercontinental Cup for Clubs (claimed one time)

With the Egyptian national football team:

The African Cup of Nations under 20, claimed the title in 2013 (he was the team’s captain)
Participating through the qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup 2018 and qualifying after being the absence that spanned over 208 years.