Fady Farid Al Ittihad Alexandria Scout Report
Fady Farid
Quick Answer
Fady Farid started at Al Ahly’s academy, spent a loan spell at Oman’s Al-Nasr, and played for Aswan, National Bank of Egypt and Smouha before joining Al Ittihad Alexandria on 9 September 2024 for an EGP 6 million fee on a 3-year deal. His biggest strength is penalty-box finishing; the key question is whether he can settle into a consistent scoring rate after a career built on frequent club changes.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Fady Farid |
| Date of birth | 12 February 1997 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | 9 |
| Current club | Al Ittihad Alexandria (9 September 2024) |
| Contract status | 3-year deal (signed 2024) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Al Ahly academy | Egypt — from 2008 |
| January 2018 (loan) | Al-Nasr Club | Oman |
| August 2019 | Aswan SC | Egyptian Premier League |
| November 2020 | National Bank of Egypt | Egyptian Premier League |
| Career | Smouha | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2024-present | Al Ittihad Alexandria | Egyptian Premier League — #9 |
Farid, born in Cairo, joined Al Ahly’s academy in 2008 but never secured a permanent place in the first team. He was loaned to Oman’s Al-Nasr Club in January 2018, then joined newly-promoted Aswan SC in August 2019. He moved to National Bank of Egypt in November 2020, then to Smouha. He signed with Al Ittihad Alexandria on 9 September 2024 for an EGP 6 million fee on a 3-year deal. He has represented Egypt at U20 and U23 level.
Playing Style & Assessment
Farid, at 1.86m, is a classic centre-forward profile who stands out for penalty-box positioning and composed finishing. His career has shown a consistent ability to adapt quickly to different club environments.
Strengths
- Penalty-box finishing — Goal contributions across multiple clubs point to strong box positioning and finishing quality.
- Physical build — His 1.86m frame gives him an edge in aerial duels and physical contact.
- Adaptation track record — A career spanning five different clubs shows an ability to settle in quickly at new environments.
Development Areas
- Club instability — Frequent club changes raise a question about his ability to be a key figure in a long-term project.
- Never nailed down a place at Al Ahly — Despite being an academy product, he never secured a permanent first-team role.
- Lack of top-tier experience — No public record of continental cup or senior national-team level experience.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the upper-mid tier centre-forwards in Egyptian football; could suit lower-to-mid budget Süper Lig clubs looking for a classic, box-focused striker as a rotation or development transfer.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation/development signing |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Penalty-box finishing |
| Key risk | Club instability |
| Scout verdict | Should be watched live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fady Farid? An Al Ahly academy product who wears the number 9 shirt for Al Ittihad Alexandria.
When did Fady Farid join Al Ittihad? On 9 September 2024, for an EGP 6 million fee on a 3-year deal.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Fady Farid
- Sofascore — Fady Farid statistics
- Playmakerstats — Fady Farid 2025-2026 Ittihad Alexandria
