Mohamed Abdel-Shafy: profile
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy (born 1 July 1985 in El-Marg, Egypt) is an Egyptian footballer who plays as a full-back for Zamalek SC.
Abdel-Shafy made the step into senior football with ENPPI SC in 2003. He has played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at Zamalek SC (2008–2015), where he made 210 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 368 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Abdel-Shafy has represented Egypt (2009–2018), earning 51 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 28 January 2010 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2010 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–present (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Egypt and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (27 in 368)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 41% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Zamalek SC (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rigobert Song, Mehdi Carcela-González and Evann Guessand (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 |  ENPPI SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 38 | 7 |
| 2005–2009 | Ghazl El Mahalla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 103 | 15 |
| 2008–2015 | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 210 | 5 |
| 2014–2015 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | 17 | 0 |
| 2015–2019 | Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2019– | Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 368 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2018 | Egypt |
Senior | 51 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Jan 2010 | Algeria 0–4 Egypt | 80 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mohamed Abdel-Shafy?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy was born on 1 July 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Mohamed Abdel-Shafy born?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy was born in El-Marg, Egypt.
Which national team does Mohamed Abdel-Shafy play for?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy plays international football for Egypt. He has 51 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Abdel-Shafy played for?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy's recorded clubs are ENPPI SC, Ghazl El Mahalla SC, Zamalek SC and Al Ahli FC.
What team does Mohamed Abdel-Shafy play for now?
According to the latest data, Mohamed Abdel-Shafy plays for Zamalek SC.
How tall is Mohamed Abdel-Shafy?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Abdel-Shafy play?
Mohamed Abdel-Shafy plays as a full-back.
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