Mohamed Shoukry

Full Name: Mohamed Shoukry Ali Salam
Date of Birth: October 5, 1981
Place of Birth: Port Said, Egypt
Nationality: Egyptian
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Height: 1.81 meters
Weight: 74 kg

Early Career with Al-Masry SC (1998–2003):

• Joining the Club: Mohamed Shoukry started his football career at Al-Masry SC, one of the oldest football clubs in Egypt, after progressing through their youth ranks.
• First Highlight: In the 2004 season, Shoukry gained widespread recognition by scoring a historic goal against Al-Ahly SC in the Cairo International Stadium, which was Al-Masry's only victory over Al-Ahly at this stadium. This helped boost his profile significantly.
• Statistics: Shoukry played 60 matches for Al-Masry between 1998 and 2003, scoring 15 goals.

Move to Al-Ahly SC (2003–2007):

• Transfer to Al-Ahly: In 2003, Shoukry transferred to Al-Ahly SC, one of the most successful Egyptian and African clubs, in a major step in his career.

• Contributions: Shoukry quickly became a key player in the team's midfield, known for his solid defensive skills and ability to create attacks from the middle of the field.

• Achievements:

  • Egyptian Premier League: 3 titles (2005, 2006, 2008)
  • Egyptian Cup: 3 titles (2006, 2007, 2010)
  • CAF Champions League: 2 titles (2005, 2006)
  • CAF Super Cup: 2 titles (2006, 2007)
  • FIFA Club World Cup: Bronze medal (2006)

• Playing Style: Known for his strong shots and accurate passes, Shoukry played a crucial role in organizing Al-Ahly's play, both in defense and attack, making him an essential part of the team during his time at the club.

Experience in the English Premier League (Middlesbrough) (2007–2010):

• Transfer to Middlesbrough: In the summer of 2007, Shoukry joined Middlesbrough FC in the English Premier League for a fee of £650,000, marking his first experience in European football.
• Premier League Experience: Shoukry played 18 matches for Middlesbrough between 2007 and 2010, though he struggled to establish himself as a regular starter due to the high level of competition in the midfield.
• Results at Middlesbrough: Despite limited appearances, Shoukry gained valuable experience playing in the English Premier League, which helped his development as a player.

Short Stint in Turkey (Kayserispor) (2010):

• Move to Kayserispor: In 2010, Shoukry moved to Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. However, his stay in Turkey was brief, lasting only six months.
• Financial Issues: Despite scoring 5 goals in 11 matches, Shoukry decided to terminate his contract with Kayserispor due to unpaid wages, and returned to Egypt shortly after.

Return to Al-Ahly SC (2010–2012):

• Return to Al-Ahly: After his brief stint in Turkey, Shoukry returned to Al-Ahly SC in 2010, signing a three-year contract.
• Limited Participation: Although he returned to his former club, Shoukry found himself with limited playing time due to the strong competition in the midfield.
• Achievements: He continued to win trophies with Al-Ahly during this period, including:
  • Egyptian Premier League: 2010
  • CAF Super Cup: 2010

Experience in Iraq (Al-Naft) (2012–2013):

• Move to Iraq: In 2012, Shoukry moved to Al-Naft SC in Iraq, where he spent a season playing in the Iraqi Premier League.
• Success in Iraq: He scored 8 goals in 14 matches, showing a high level of performance before deciding to leave the club after a year due to the challenging conditions of the Iraqi league.

Experience in Malaysia (Kelantan) (2014):

• Move to Kelantan: In 2014, Shoukry signed with Kelantan FA in the Malaysian league. He played 16 matches and scored 8 goals, enjoying a productive season.
• Decision to Return: Despite his success, Shoukry decided to leave Malaysia after one season and return to Egypt.

Return to Egypt (Arab Contractors) (2015):

• Joining Arab Contractors: In 2015, Shoukry joined Arab Contractors FC in the Egyptian Premier League, where he played 25 matches during the 2015 season.
• Retirement: After a long and successful career, Shoukry decided to retire from professional football at the end of the season, marking the end of his career after nearly 17 years in the game.

International Career with Egypt:

Joining the National Team:

• Shoukry made his debut for the Egypt national team in 2001, and became a crucial player in the midfield for over a decade, contributing to the team's success on the continental and global stages.

Major International Highlights:

• Africa Cup of Nations 2006: Shoukry played a vital role in Egypt’s victory in the competition, which was held in Egypt. Egypt won the title after defeating Ivory Coast in the final.
• Africa Cup of Nations 2008: He continued to perform well in the 2008 tournament, helping Egypt secure their second consecutive continental title.
• FIFA Confederations Cup 2009: Shoukry scored a stunning goal against Brazil during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, one of his most memorable moments with the national team.

International Statistics:

• Shoukry earned 65 caps for Egypt, scoring 5 goals during his international career.
• He also represented Egypt in various World Cup qualifiers and FIFA Confederations Cup matches, playing against top international teams such as Brazil and Italy.

Honors and Achievements:

With Al-Ahly SC:

• Egyptian Premier League: 3 titles (2005, 2006, 2008)
• Egyptian Cup: 3 titles (2006, 2007, 2010)
• CAF Champions League: 2 titles (2005, 2006)
• CAF Super Cup: 2 titles (2006, 2007)
• FIFA Club World Cup: 3rd place (2006)

With Egypt National Team:

• Africa Cup of Nations: 2 titles (2006, 2008)
• FIFA Confederations Cup: Bronze (2009)

Individual Awards:

• Best Defensive Midfielder at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina (2001).
• Awarded "One-Pass Man" by an Argentine newspaper for his performance in the U-20 World Cup.

Retirement:

• After an illustrious career with top clubs in Egypt and abroad, Mohamed Shoukry retired from professional football in 2015. Over the course of his career, he played almost 293 matches for club and country, earning numerous domestic and international titles.