Mohammed Hassan Helmy (Arabic: محمد حسن حلمي; 13 February 1912 – 5 November 1986) commonly known as Helmy Zamora, was an Egyptian footballer who played for Zamalek and the Egypt national football team as a left winger.
[1] He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Zamalek, having served as its president for three periods, between 1967 and 1984.
[2] After his retirement, he worked as a sports director, board member and other posts in Zamalek Club, until he held the presidency in 1967.
Zamora began his international career when he was first called in 1936, when he was selected for the Egypt national football team participating in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
He was famous for his volunteer work, as he did not receive any pay from Zamalek throughout his career in the club.
[5] In 1980, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat issued a decision appointing Mohammed Hassan Helmy as a member of the Shura Council.
Sadat wrote, "Mohamed Hassan Helmy is appointed to the Shura Council in recognition of his role, name, and agricultural and sporting history".