 However, in 2006 his career was marred by a long spell of injuries.Barakat began his career at unheralded Sekka but really found his feet when he joined Al-Ismaily – just about the only club in Egypt with the ability to stand up to the 'big boys' of Al Ahly and Zamalek.The 2002 Egyptian Footballer of the Year has joined Ahly Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.