Mahmoud Mokhtar Refai (; 12 October 1905 – 21 February 1965) was an Egyptian footballer. 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.
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.
Career statistics
International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 28 May 1928 Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam, Netherlands 3–0 7–1 1928 Summer Olympics 2. 4–0 3. 6–0 4. 3 June 1928 Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1–0 2–1 1928 Summer Olympics 5. 16 March 1934 British Army Ground, Cairo, Egypt 1–0 7–1 1934 FIFA World Cup qualification 6. 3–0 7. 5–0 8. 6 April 1934 Palms Stadium, Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine 2–0 4–1 1934 FIFA World Cup qualification 9. 3–0Correct as of 27 December 2011
Honours Club Al Ahly Egypt Cup: 1923–24, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1936–37, 1939–40 Sultan Hussein Cup: 1922–23, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1937–38 Cairo League: 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1938–39
International Egypt Summer Olympics: fourth place 1928
References
See also Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium Saleh Selim