Tarek El Ashry () is an Egyptian football manager and former player.
During his early managerial career, he came to prominence while leading Haras El Hodood, guiding the club to two Egypt Cup titles and one Egyptian Super Cup. He is also recognized for introducing a structured 4-4-2 tactical formation into Egyptian domestic football.
Managerial career El Ashry began his head coaching career with Egyptian Premier League team Haras El Hodood in 2006. Under his management, the team secured its first major trophy by winning the 2008–09 Egypt Cup,Morsy, Ahmed "First taste of glory" . Al Ahram Weekly, 11 February 2009. Retrieved on 15 June 2010. defeating ENNPI 4–1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the final.
In July 2009, Haras El Hodood defeated league champions, Al Ahly 2-0 to win the 2009 Egyptian Super Cup.Morsy, Ahmed "Border Guards seal it" . Al Ahram Weekly, 2009--7-29. Retrieved on 15 June 2010. El Ashry led the team to a second consecutive domestic cup victory in the 2009-10 Egypt Cup,AbdelAziz, Omar (Filgoal.com) "Cup masters Hodoud spoil Ahly's season after shootout" The Daily News Egypt, 8 June 2010. Retrieved on 15 June 2010. again defeating Al Ahly 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final. Internationally, he managed Haras El Hodood across multiple appearances in the CAF Confederation Cup, achieving a group stage finish in 2008."Confederation Cup 2008" RSSSF. Retrieved on 15 June 2010.
Following his tenure at Haras El Hodood, El Ashry managed several Egyptian and North African clubs, including ENPPI, Wadi Degla, Al Masry, Tala'ea El Gaish, Smouha, Al Ittihad Alexandria, and Pharco FC. He has also managed abroad in Libya (Al Ahli Ly, Al Ahli Tripoli, Al-Nasr Benghazi, and Al-Madinah), Sudan (Al-Hilal), and the United Arab Emirates (Al-Shaab).
Honours
As a coach Haras El Hodood Egypt Cup: 2008–09, 2009–10 Egyptian Super Cup: 2009–10
References