About Zak Abdel
Born 1961. Zak Abdel is an Egyptian association football player and goalkeeper coach.
Zak Abdel (; born 20 July 1961, Cairo, Egypt) is a former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He currently works as a professional goalkeeping coach.
Career Abdel had a 16-year professional playing career for Ghazl El Mahalla SC of the Egyptian First Division, winning two championships.
He has worked in international football as goalkeeper coach for the USMNT (2007–2011) and the Egypt national football team (2011–2014) and the Canada men's national soccer team.
He worked as the goalkeeper coach at MLS soccer club LA Galaxy for 7 years, as well as with the now defunct Chivas USA.
He was announced in the goalkeeping coach role at the newly formed Los Angeles FC ahead of their inaugural season in 2018, working under former National team coach Bob Bradley, with whom he has consistently worked for a number of years.
On 20 July 2019, Abdel had an altercation with Zlatan Ibrahimović, following elbowing Mohamed El Monir.
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Who is Zak Abdel?
Egyptian association football player
When was Zak Abdel born?
Zak Abdel was born on 20 July 1961 in El Mahalla El Kubra.
What is Zak Abdel's occupation?
Zak Abdel is an association football player and goalkeeper coach.
What nationality is Zak Abdel?
Zak Abdel is Egyptian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zak Abdel. https://biography.guide/zak-abdel/
MLA: "Zak Abdel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zak-abdel/.
Chicago: "Zak Abdel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zak-abdel/.
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