Ahmed El Shenawy, the current Pyramids goalkeeper and former Egypt, Zamalek and Al Masry goalkeeper, believes Egyptian football is experiencing a major development in the goalkeeping position.
El Shenawy stressed that Egypt currently has a large number of high-quality goalkeepers, including experienced players, mid-career talents and promising youngsters, giving the national team plenty of options for the coming years.
Ahmed El Shenawy: No Concerns About Egypt’s Goalkeeping Future
A Strong Pool of Goalkeepers
El Shenawy said Egypt is witnessing a significant improvement in goalkeeping, pointing to the presence of experienced goalkeepers alongside younger players.
He believes the competition and quality in the position will benefit Egyptian football and provide the national team with strong options in the future.
El Shenawy Discusses the Influence of Experienced Goalkeepers
Sherif Ekramy and Mahmoud Gad
The Pyramids goalkeeper explained that having experienced goalkeepers around him provides additional motivation and encourages players to maintain their level and continue developing.
He praised Sherif Ekramy, describing him as an experienced goalkeeper from whom he learned a great deal throughout his career.
El Shenawy also highlighted Mahmoud Gad, describing him as a talented goalkeeper with valuable experience who contributed significantly to both his development and Pyramids.
He added that the goalkeepers played an important role in helping Pyramids win titles.
Ahmed El Shenawy Defends Mohamed El Shenawy
Goalkeepers Should Not Be Judged on One Match
El Shenawy also discussed the criticism directed at Mohamed El Shenawy, the Al Ahly and Egypt goalkeeper.
He argued that judging a goalkeeper based on a single match is a major mistake and that the proper assessment should consider the player’s overall performance throughout an entire season.
El Shenawy stressed that Mohamed El Shenawy is a top goalkeeper who has given a great deal to both Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team and has built a strong record that should be taken into account when assessing his performances.
Mistakes Are Part of Football
The Pyramids goalkeeper emphasized that criticism is a natural part of football and that fans simply want to see their goalkeeper perform at his best in every match.
He explained that mistakes are unavoidable in football and that goals can only be scored when mistakes occur. Goalkeepers are also required to remain focused throughout the entire match, something that is difficult to maintain perfectly at all times.
El Shenawy described Mohamed El Shenawy as a great goalkeeper and one of Al Ahly’s legends.
Injuries Had a Major Impact on Ahmed El Shenawy’s Career
Injuries, Not Criticism, Were the Main Problem
El Shenawy revealed that injuries were among the biggest factors that disrupted his career, rather than criticism from fans or the media.
He explained that his experience has helped him take the positives from difficult situations while leaving the negatives behind.
The goalkeeper added that football naturally includes different phases, with a player sometimes becoming the star of the team and at other times facing criticism.
For El Shenawy, that is simply part of the game.
What did Ahmed El Shenawy say about Egyptian goalkeepers?
He said Egypt is experiencing a major goalkeeping boom, with experienced and young goalkeepers performing at a high level.
What did El Shenawy say about Mohamed El Shenawy?
He praised him as a great goalkeeper and one of Al Ahly’s legends, emphasizing his achievements and experience.
Which goalkeepers did Ahmed El Shenawy praise?
He praised Sherif Ekramy and Mahmoud Gad, highlighting the experience he gained from working alongside them.
What affected Ahmed El Shenawy’s career?
He said injuries had a major impact on his career and were more significant than criticism.
