One of the most famous footballers known to Egypt, al-Khateeb –nicknamed Bibo – was born on October 30, 1954 in Aga – Daqaheleya. He later moved to Cairo where he played for al-Nasr team before Ahly's talent-spotters discovered and signed him on to the team's football squad in 1971.

For 16 years, Al-Khateeb played for Al-Ahly. During that time he helped secure a ten-time-win of Egypt's League Championship and a five-time-win of the national Cup Championship; al-Ahly also won the African Cup Winners' Cup 3 times and the CAF Champions League twice.

* Achievements:

* Personal

• African Footballer of the Year (Ballon D'Or) by France Football magazine 1983.

• Arab Sportsman of the 20th Century.

• Best Egyptian Player in the history of the game.

• Has 108 goals for Al-Ahly in his name in the Egyptian league.

• Top Egyptian League Scorer twice (1977/78 & 1980/81)

• African Club Cups' All-time Top Scorer (37 goals).

• Second best African Footballer in the last 50 years by the CAF.

* Al-Ahly

• 10 Egyptian League titles

• 6 Egyptian Soccer Cup titles

• 2 African Champions League titles

• 3 African Cup Winners Cup titles