Football:
* Mohamed Salah: Arguably the most famous Egyptian athlete currently, Salah is a world-renowned footballer playing for Liverpool FC and the Egyptian national team. He has won numerous individual awards, including the African Player of the Year award multiple times.
* Mohamed Aboutrika: A legendary midfielder who played for Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian national team. He was known for his technical skills, creativity, and leadership.
* Mahmoud El-Khatib: Known as "The General," El-Khatib was a striker for Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian national team. He is considered one of the best players in Egyptian history and is now the club's president.
* Ahmed Hassan: A former Egyptian captain and midfielder who holds the record for most international appearances in FIFA history.
Other Sports:
* Amr Zaki: A former Egyptian footballer known for his scoring prowess. He played for teams like Wigan Athletic and Zamalek.
* Ramy Ashraf: A weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
* Hesham Mesbah: A former professional squash player who won multiple world championships.
* Raneem El-Welily: A professional squash player who became the first Egyptian and first Arab woman to reach the world number one ranking in squash.
* Ali Farag: A professional squash player who is a former world champion and current world number one.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other famous athletes from Egypt who have achieved great success in their respective sports.