Osama Elsamni
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Osama Elsamni (born 29 September 1988) is an Egypt
ian-Japan
ese footballer who plays as a striker for Japanese side Montedio Yamagata
.
Born in Okinawa for an Egyptian father and a Japanese mother. Elsamni is listed as 5'9" (180 cm) and 160 pounds (73 kg). He is from a sporting family; his older brother Ali Elsamni
is also a footballer, and his father Ibrahim
was a player in Egypt national football team. Elsamni revealed in May 2009 his interest in representing Egypt.
, Osama impressed at a young age being the topscorer of the Japanese Youth Championship. He was soon called up to train with the 1st team, where he was given the No.32 shirt. Despite not making an actual appearance for Verdy, his performances at youth and academy level attracted interest from across the globe. With FK Teplice
, Portuguese outfit Belenenses leading the chase. After trials at both clubs, he went to FK Teplice
.
would be in his best interests and officially moved in February 2009. He'll be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former FK hitman and world class striker Edin Džeko
and make his name in football.
Osama debuts with a 3-0 win against FC Viktoria Plzeň
on 8 March 2009, where he assisted the third goal with his first touch of the ball.
Osama has his first taste of silverware after FK Teplice
defeated FC Slovacko in the Czech Republic Football Cup
final. The game ended in a 1-0 win for Teplice. With this victory, Teplice achieved European qualification to UEFA Europa League.
Elsamni scored his first goal for FK Teplice
when they defeated FK Ústí nad Labem
in the Czech Republic Football Cup
on September 3. The game ended in a 4-1 win for Teplice. Elsamni came as a substitute in the 83rd minute, and scored after three minutes on pitch.
By the end of 2009-2010 season, Elsamni has scored 8 goals for FK Teplice B, and 1 goal for FK Teplice
first team.
In June 2010, Elsamni terminated his contract with FK Teplice
. He was then linked with a possible transfer to Egypt
ian giants Zamalek, but negotiations reached a closed end.
on January 2011 for a two-year contract. "I can score goals with my left, right feet or head. I improved my physical strength in the Czech Republic
. I'm confident of scoring," Elsamni said.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian-Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese footballer who plays as a striker for Japanese side Montedio Yamagata
Montedio Yamagata
Montedio Yamagata is a professional association football club based in Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. The club plays in J. League Division 1.Montedio is a coined word combining two Italian words Monte and Dio .-History:...
.
Born in Okinawa for an Egyptian father and a Japanese mother. Elsamni is listed as 5'9" (180 cm) and 160 pounds (73 kg). He is from a sporting family; his older brother Ali Elsamni
Ali Elsamni
Ali Elsamni , is an Egyptian-Japanese football player who is the son of an Egyptian father and a Japanese mother.Elsamni is listed as 5'9" and 156 pounds...
is also a footballer, and his father Ibrahim
Ibrahim Elsamni
Ibrahim Elsamni is an Egyptian former footballer who played at both professional and international levels.-Career:Elsamni played club football in the Egyptian Premier League with Al-Sekka Al-Hadid.He also represented Egypt at international level....
was a player in Egypt national football team. Elsamni revealed in May 2009 his interest in representing Egypt.
Tokyo Verdy
Having emerged from Tokyo Verdy youth playing alongside his older AliAli Elsamni
Ali Elsamni , is an Egyptian-Japanese football player who is the son of an Egyptian father and a Japanese mother.Elsamni is listed as 5'9" and 156 pounds...
, Osama impressed at a young age being the topscorer of the Japanese Youth Championship. He was soon called up to train with the 1st team, where he was given the No.32 shirt. Despite not making an actual appearance for Verdy, his performances at youth and academy level attracted interest from across the globe. With FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
, Portuguese outfit Belenenses leading the chase. After trials at both clubs, he went to FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
.
FK Teplice
Osama decided a move to Czech side FK TepliceFK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
would be in his best interests and officially moved in February 2009. He'll be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former FK hitman and world class striker Edin Džeko
Edin Džeko
Edin Džeko is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Bosnian national team. He was named Bosnian Footballer of the Year for 2009 and 2010...
and make his name in football.
Osama debuts with a 3-0 win against FC Viktoria Plzeň
FC Viktoria Plzen
FC Viktoria Plzeň is a Czech professional football club based in Plzeň. They currently play in the Gambrinus liga, the top division of football in the country....
on 8 March 2009, where he assisted the third goal with his first touch of the ball.
Osama has his first taste of silverware after FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
defeated FC Slovacko in the Czech Republic Football Cup
Czech Republic Football Cup
The Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
final. The game ended in a 1-0 win for Teplice. With this victory, Teplice achieved European qualification to UEFA Europa League.
Elsamni scored his first goal for FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
when they defeated FK Ústí nad Labem
FK Ústí nad Labem
FK Ústí nad Labem is a Czech football club based in Ústí nad Labem. Currently the club plays in the Czech 2. Liga.The club, established after World War II in 1945, played in the Czechoslovak First League in 1952 and 1958-1959 seasons...
in the Czech Republic Football Cup
Czech Republic Football Cup
The Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
on September 3. The game ended in a 4-1 win for Teplice. Elsamni came as a substitute in the 83rd minute, and scored after three minutes on pitch.
By the end of 2009-2010 season, Elsamni has scored 8 goals for FK Teplice B, and 1 goal for FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
first team.
In June 2010, Elsamni terminated his contract with FK Teplice
FK Teplice
FK Teplice is a Czech football club based in the city of Teplice, 80 km north of Prague. The club currently plays in the Gambrinus liga.The club was founded after World War II in 1945. The club advanced to the Czechoslovak First League in just three years after being founded and played mostly...
. He was then linked with a possible transfer to Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian giants Zamalek, but negotiations reached a closed end.
Montedio Yamagata
Osama joined Japanese side Montedio YamagataMontedio Yamagata
Montedio Yamagata is a professional association football club based in Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. The club plays in J. League Division 1.Montedio is a coined word combining two Italian words Monte and Dio .-History:...
on January 2011 for a two-year contract. "I can score goals with my left, right feet or head. I improved my physical strength in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. I'm confident of scoring," Elsamni said.
Honours
- Winner Czech Republic Football CupCzech Republic Football CupThe Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
, 2008 - 09Czech Republic Football Cup 2008–09The 2008–09 Czech Republic Football Cup was the sixteenth edition of the tournament and started on July 20, 2008 with the Preliminary Round. The final was held on May 27, 2009.-Teams:-Preliminary round:...