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Amro Tarek

{{short description|Egyptian footballer (born 1992)}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Amro Tarek

| image = CINvNY 2019-05-25 - Amro Tarek (47963254801) (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Tarek with the New York Red Bulls in 2019

| full_name = Amr Tarek Abdel-Aziz

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|17}}

| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, United States

| height = {{convert|1.92|m|abbr=on}}

| position = Defender

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 1999–2009

| youthclubs1 = Asyut Cement

| youthyears2 = 2009–2010

| youthclubs2 = ENPPI

| youthyears3 = 2010–2011

| youthclubs3 = 1. FC Magdeburg

| years1 = 2011–2012

| clubs1 = SC Freiburg II

| caps1 = 15

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2012–2013

| clubs2 = VfL Wolfsburg II

| caps2 = 20

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2013–2015

| clubs3 = El Gouna

| caps3 = 45

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2015–2016

| clubs4 = Betis

| caps4 = 0

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2016

| clubs5 = → Columbus Crew (loan)

| caps5 = 1

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2016–2017

| clubs6 = ENPPI

| caps6 = 23

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2017–2018

| clubs7 = Wadi Degla

| caps7 = 11

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2018

| clubs8 = → Orlando City (loan)

| caps8 = 20

| goals8 = 1

| years9 = 2019–2021

| clubs9 = New York Red Bulls

| caps9 = 46

| goals9 = 1

| years10 = 2019

| clubs10 = New York Red Bulls II

| caps10 = 1

| goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2021–2022

| clubs11 = El Gouna

| caps11 = 24

| goals11 = 1

| years12 = 2022–2023

| clubs12 = Al Masry

| caps12 = 7

| goals12 = 0

| years13 = 2023

| clubs13 = Austin FC

| caps13 = 0

| goals13 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2011

| nationalteam1 = Egypt U20

| nationalcaps1 = 2

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2017–

| nationalteam2 = Egypt

| nationalcaps2 = 2

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| pcupdate = 9 September 2021

| ntupdate = 12 October 2018

}}

Amr Tarek Abdel-Aziz ({{langx|ar|عمرو طارق}}; born May 17, 1992) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Tarek has also been capped for the Egyptian national team.

Club career

=Early career=

Born in Los Angeles, California, Tarek moved to Egypt at early age, settling in Asyut. After being coached by a German manager at Asyut Cement, he joined ENPPI Club in 2009, aged 17; at that time he was mainly used as a striker.{{cite web|url=http://egyptianplayers.com/AbdRaboh/articles-Amro.htm|title=Egyptian Youngster in German Youth Bundesliga|publisher=Egyptian Players|date=5 September 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221174340/http://egyptianplayers.com/AbdRaboh/articles-Amro.htm|archivedate=21 December 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015}}

In May 2010 Tarek moved to Europe, joining German side FC Magdeburg. Initially on a trial basis, he was subsequently offered a contract and was assigned to the under-19 squad.

In the 2011 summer Tarek joined SC Freiburg, being assigned to the reserves in Regionalliga.{{cite web|url=http://www.badische-zeitung.de/sport/scfreiburg/talentfoerderung-weiter-im-fokus--48112228.html|title=Talentförderung weiter im Fokus|trans-title=Continuous focus in the development of talents|publisher=Badische Zeitung|language=de|date=2 August 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015}} He scored the first in a 6–0 victory over Serbian side OFK Beograd in the 2011 Lev Yashin Cup final, also featuring regularly during the campaign; he was also converted initially to a left winger and later to a left back in the process.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

On 3 May 2012 Tarek signed for another reserve team, VfL Wolfsburg II.{{cite web|url=http://www.waz-online.de/Sport/Sport-in-Wolfsburg/Der-VfL-II-testet-US-Aegypter-und-Oesterreich-Ukrainer|title=Der VfL II testet US-Ägypter und Österreich-Ukrainer|trans-title=VfL II tests American-Egyptian and Austrian-Ukrainian|publisher=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=3 May 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015}} Despite extending his contract with the club roughly a year later,{{cite web|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2013/05/12/exclusive-amro-tarek-extends-stay-with-wolfsburg/|title=Exclusive: Amro Tarek extends stay with Wolfsburg|publisher=King Fut|date=12 May 2013|accessdate=12 May 2013}} he moved to Hajduk Split in August on a trial basis,{{cite web|url=http://www.24sata.hr/nogomet/hajduk-prvo-izbacio-turnovo-sad-im-zeli-uzeti-napadaca-326714|title=Hajduk prvo izbacio Turnovo, sad im želi uzeti napadača...|trans-title=Hajduk knocks out Turnovo, now they want an attacker...|publisher=24 Sata|language=hr|date=4 August 2013|accessdate=6 July 2015}} and after nothing came of it, he returned to the United States in September and played 82 minutes in a 4–1 MLS Reserve League win for Chivas USA Reserves against Portland Timbers Reserves.

=El Gouna=

After an unsuccessful trial with German side Bayern Munich, Tarek signed with El Gouna in January 2014. He made his debut for the club on 9 January, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss against Smouha.

Tarek played 15 games in his first season, as his side finished fifth. He was also an undisputed starter in his second, before the league was put on hiatus due to political issues. In November 2014, Tarek underwent a trial with Swiss Super League side FC Luzern.{{cite web|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2014/11/10/gounas-amro-tarek-undergo-trial-fc-luzern/|title=Gouna's Amro Tarek to undergo trial with FC Luzern|publisher=King Fut|date=10 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014}} He was also linked to fellow league team Al Ahly SC,{{cite web|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2014/11/21/alahly-interested-in-amro-tarek/|title=Exclusive: Al Ahly interested in Gouna's Amro Tarek|publisher=King Fut|date=21 November 2014|accessdate=21 November 2014}} but nothing came of it.

=Betis=

On 6 July 2015, Tarek signed a four-year deal with Real Betis, newly promoted to La Liga, for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/4907/amro-tarek-tercer-fichaje-del-real-betis-balompie|title=Amro Tarek, tercer fichaje del Real Betis Balompié|trans-title=Amro Tarek, third signing of Real Betis Balompié|publisher=Betis' official website|language=es|date=6 July 2015|accessdate=6 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707042940/http://realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/4907/amro-tarek-tercer-fichaje-del-real-betis-balompie|archive-date=7 July 2015|url-status=dead}}

On 13 June 2016, Real Betis announced the termination of Amro Tarek's contract by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2016/06/13/amro-tarek-leaves-real-betis-mutual-consent/|title=Amro Tarek leaves Real Betis by mutual consent|publisher=King Fut|date=13 June 2016|accessdate=13 June 2016}}

=Columbus Crew=

On 2 February 2016, Betis announced that Tarek had joined Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer on loan until June 2016 with the option to extend the loan until December 2016.{{cite web|title=Amro Tarek, cedido al Columbus Crew SC|url=http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/6302/amro-tarek-cedido-al-columbus-crew-sc|publisher=Real Betis|accessdate=3 February 2016|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205033208/http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/6302/amro-tarek-cedido-al-columbus-crew-sc|archive-date=5 February 2016|url-status=dead}} Tarek struggled for playing time with Columbus, and was released by the club on May 5, 2016, after just a single substitute appearance.{{cite web|url=http://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2016/05/05/crew-sc-waives-defender-amro-tarek|title=Crew SC waives defender Amro Tarek|date=5 May 2016|publisher=Columbus Crew}}

=ENPPI=

On 15 June 2016, just two days after his contract termination with Real Betis, Tarek returned to Egypt and signed a four-year deal with Ismaily.{{cite web|title=Official: Ismaily announce signing of Amro Tarek|date=16 June 2016|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2016/06/16/official-ismaily-announce-signing-amro-tarek/|publisher=King Fut|accessdate=16 June 2016}}{{cite web|title=رسمياً … الإسماعيلى يتعاقد مع عمرو طارق مدافع ريال بيتيس الإسباني|trans-title=Official: Former Real Betis' defender Amro Tarek signs for Ismaily|url=http://www.ismailyclub.org/%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%88-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1|publisher=Ismaily|accessdate=15 June 2016|language=Arabic}} However, the deal was terminated a month later before his registration was submitted, with Tarek joined fellow Egyptian Premier League side ENPPI.{{cite web|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2016/07/18/amro-tarek-terminates-ismaily-contract-moves-enppi/|title=Amro Tarek Terminates Ismaily Contract – KingFut|website=www.kingfut.com|date=18 July 2016}} After one season with ENPPI, Tarek terminated his deal.

=Wadi Delga=

In August 2017, after originally reaching an agreement to join Smouha SC, he signed with Wadi Degla SC for free instead.{{cite web|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2017/08/07/amro-tarek-move-wadi-degla/|title=OFFICIAL: Amro Tarek completes move to Wadi Degla|website=kingfut.com|date=7 August 2017}}

=Orlando City=

In February 2018 Tarek made his second loan move to Major League Soccer, this time joining Orlando City.{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/02/02/orlando-city-sc-acquires-center-back-amro-tarek-loan|title=Orlando City SC Acquires Center Back Amro Tarek On Loan|date=February 2, 2018}} He made his first start in the season opener versus D.C. United and scored his first goal for the club in a 3–3 draw against New England Revolution.

=New York Red Bulls=

File:CINvNY 2019-05-25 - Amro Tarek (47963186463) (cropped).jpg

On 11 December 2018, it was announced that Tarek had been traded to New York Red Bulls in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.{{cite news |last1=Culver |first1=Jordan |title=Orlando City sends centerback Amro Tarek to New York Red Bulls for fourth-round SuperDraft pick |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-sends-centerback-amro-tarek-to-new-york-red-bulls-for-fourth-round-superdraft-pick/ |accessdate=December 11, 2018 |work=Pro Soccer USA |date=December 11, 2018 |archive-date=January 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103174748/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-sends-centerback-amro-tarek-to-new-york-red-bulls-for-fourth-round-superdraft-pick/ |url-status=dead }} On 2 March 2019, Tarek made his official debut with the club, appearing as a starter in a 1–1 draw with Columbus Crew on the opening day of the season.{{Cite web | url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/03/02/match-recap-pres-provident-bank-new-york-red-bulls-grab-point-columbus|title=New York Red Bulls Grab Point in Columbus| date=March 2, 2019}} On 4 May 2019, Tarek opened the scoring for New York in a 3–2 victory over LA Galaxy. At the conclusion of the 2019 season he was named as the team's Newcomer of the Year.{{Cite web | url=https://www.nhttps://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2019/11/08/new-york-red-bulls-announce-2019-team-awards|title=New York Red Bulls Announce 2019 Team Awards| date=November 8, 2019}}

=El Gouna=

On 9 September 2021, Tarek moved to Egyptian Premier League side El Gouna on a 500k transfer + fees.

{{cite web| url = https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-transfer-amro-tarek-to-el-gouna-fc| title = New York Red Bulls Transfer Amro Tarek to El Gouna FC {{!}} New York Red Bulls}}

=Al Masry SC=

On 27 September 2022, Tarek moved to Al Masry SC on a free transfer.

=Austin FC=

On 27 January 2023, Tarek returned to the United States, joining MLS side Austin FC on a one-year deal.[https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-signs-defender-amro-tarek Austin FC Signs Defender Amro Tarek] After only appearing in one game for 66 minutes in the first half of the season. In this single game against Violette AC in the Dominican republic, Tarek was responsible for two of the 3 goals with a disastrous own goal to the corner of the net on a failed clearance. Austin FC executed their buyout option to waive Tarek on 26 July 2023.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-waive-defender-amro-tarek |title=Austin FC waive defender Amro Tarek |date=26 July 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=27 July 2023}}

International career

Tarek was eligible for both the United States and Egypt. Having earned one cap for Egypt's Under-20 team, he was later monitored by the United States under-23s ahead of potential qualification for the 2016 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|url=http://www.kingfut.com/2013/01/14/video-amro-tarek-a-pharaoh-among-wolves/|title=Amro Tarek – A Pharaoh among Wolves|publisher=King Fut|date=14 January 2013|accessdate=14 January 2013}}

On March 28, 2017, he made his Egypt debut, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 friendly win over Togo. In May 2018, he was named in Egypt's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia but didn't make the final 23-man roster.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/revealed-every-world-cup-2018-squad-23-man-preliminary-lists/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb|title=Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad – Final 23-man lists|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal|date=12 June 2018|access-date=26 June 2021}} It took 19 months for Tarek to gain his second cap and first international start, lining up against Eswatini in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Career statistics

=Club=

:As of 8 March 2023.{{cite web | url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/amro-tarek-abdel-aziz/199677/| title=Amro Tarek | publisher=Soccerway | work=soccerway.com | accessdate=27 January 2023}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"

!rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National Cup

!colspan="2"|League Cup

!colspan="2"|International

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="1"|SC Freiburg II

|2011–12

|rowspan="1"|Regionalliga Süd

|15

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—150
rowspan="2"|Wolfsburg II

|2012–13

|rowspan="1"|Regionalliga

|20

1colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—201
colspan="2"|Total

!35

100colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—351
rowspan="3"|El Gouna

|2013–14

|rowspan="2"|Egyptian Premier League

|15

01{{efn|name=EC|Appearance(s) in Egypt Cup}}0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—160
2014–15

|30

01{{efn|name=EC}}0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—310
colspan="2"|Total

!45

020colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—470
rowspan="1"|Columbus Crew (loan)

|2016

|rowspan="1"|MLS

|1

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—10
rowspan="1"|ENPPI

|2016–17

|rowspan="2"|Egyptian Premier League

|23

02{{efn|name=EC}}0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—250
rowspan="1"|Wadi Degla

|2017–18

|11

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—110
rowspan="1"|Orlando City (loan)

|2018

|rowspan="4"|MLS

|20

12{{efn|name=USOC|Appearance(s) in U.S. Open Cup}}0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—221
rowspan="4"|New York Red Bulls

|2019

|20

11{{efn|name=USOC}}0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—211
2020

|12

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—120
2021

|13

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—130
colspan="2"|Total

!100

250colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—1052
rowspan="1"|New York Red Bulls II (loan)

|2019

|rowspan="1"|USL Championship

|1

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—10
rowspan="1"|El Gouna FC

|2021–22

|rowspan="1"|Egyptian Premier League

|24

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—240
rowspan="2"|Al Masry SC

|2022–23

|rowspan="1"|Egyptian Premier League

|7

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—70
colspan="2"|Total

!32

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—320
rowspan="1"|Austin FC

|2023

|rowspan="1"|Major League Soccer

|0

000001{{efn|name=CCL|Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League}}010
colspan="3"|Career total

!212

37000102203

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Honours

;SC Freiburg

  • Lev Yashin Cup: 2011

References

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External links

{{Commons category}}

  • [https://www.austinfc.com/players/amro-tarek/ Amro Tarek] at the Austin FC website
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  • {{UEFA player}}
  • {{Soccerway|amro-tarek-abdel-aziz/199677}}

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