Mohamed El Sayed Mohamed El Shenawy

Mohamed El Shenawy

Biography of Al Ahly Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy

Mohamed El Shenawy

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Biography of Al Ahly Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy

Full Name: Mohamed El Sayed Mohamed El Shenawy
Date of Birth: December 18, 1988
Place of Birth: El Hamoul, Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt
Nationality: Egyptian
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Al Ahly
Shirt Number: 1


Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: December 18, 1988 (35 years old)
  • Height: 191 cm
  • Weight: 86 kg
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married

Personal Life

Mohamed El Shenawy was born in Kafr El Sheikh and grew up in a family that supported his passion for football. From an early age, he showed an interest in football, particularly in goalkeeping, and began his journey playing for local youth teams. El Shenawy is known for his calm demeanor and his hard-working nature both on and off the field.

Education:
He attended local schools in Kafr El Sheikh, where he developed his football skills by playing in school teams.

Hobbies:
Aside from football, El Shenawy enjoys watching European football matches and traveling with his family during off-seasons.


Career

Early Career:

  • Al Ahly (2008-2009):
    Mohamed El Shenawy began his football career in the youth academy of Al Ahly but did not get many opportunities to play with the first team during that period.

  • Haras El Hodood (2009-2013):
    He transferred to Haras El Hodood, where he gained more playing time and valuable experience in the Egyptian Premier League.

  • Petrojet (2013-2016):
    El Shenawy continued to perform exceptionally at Petrojet, establishing himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the league, and improving his skills over three seasons.

Return to Al Ahly:

  • Al Ahly (2016 - Present):
    Mohamed El Shenawy rejoined Al Ahly in 2016 and quickly became the club’s primary goalkeeper. He has played a key role in securing numerous local and continental titles for Al Ahly.

Achievements

With Al Ahly:

  • CAF Champions League: 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Egyptian Premier League: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Egypt Cup: 2017, 2020
  • CAF Super Cup: 2020, 2021
  • FIFA Club World Cup appearances: Including winning the bronze medal in 2020 and 2021.

With the Egyptian National Team:

  • Africa Cup of Nations 2021:
    El Shenawy played a pivotal role as one of the standout performers in the tournament.

  • World Cup Qualifiers 2018 and 2022:
    He helped Egypt qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and played in crucial matches during the qualifiers.


Awards and Honors

  • Best Goalkeeper in the Egyptian Premier League: Multiple seasons
  • Man of the Match in CAF Champions League Final: 2020
  • Man of the Match in several international and African matches

Summary:

Mohamed El Shenawy is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in Egyptian football history. With his exceptional shot-stopping abilities and consistent performances in critical moments, he has played a key role in Al Ahly’s success as well as for the Egyptian national team. Known for his leadership on the field, El Shenawy serves as an inspiration to young players in Egypt and beyond.