Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh

Mahmoud Mokhtar Refai (Arabic: محمود مختار رفاعي; 12 October 1905 – 21 February 1965) was an Egyptian footballer.^[1][2][3] A prolific striker, he scored 9 goals in 10 international matches for Egypt. He represented Egypt at the 1924 Summer Olympics, 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.He is generally considered the best player in Africa in the 1920s and 1930s.^[4][5]

Full name Mahmoud Mokhtar Refai

Date of birth (1905-10-12)12 October 1905

Place of birth Cairo, Khedivate of Egypt

Date of death 21 February 1965(1965-02-21) (aged 59)

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Mahmoud Mokhtar El Tetsh

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Full name	Mahmoud Mokhtar Refai
Date of birth	(1905-10-12)12 October 1905
Place of birth	Cairo, Khedivate of Egypt
Date of death	21 February 1965(1965-02-21) (aged 59)
Place of death	Cairo, United Arab Republic
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position	Striker
Youth career
	Al Ahly
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1922–1940	Al Ahly
International career
1928–1936	Egypt	10	(9)
Managerial career
	Al Ahly
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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His nickname, "El Tetsh", was given to him by the High Commissioner in Egypt, George Lloyd, in reference to his skillful performance, likened to that of the contortionist.^[6]