Karim Nedved Ceramica Cleopatra Scout Report
Karim Nedved
Quick Answer
Karim Nedved came through Al Ahly’s academy and earned his nickname for a resemblance to Czech legend Pavel Nedvěd in position and looks, winning five league titles, two Egypt Cups, the local Super Cup, and the CAF Champions League at the club. Facing growing competition and recurring injuries at Al Ahly, he sought more playing time and transferred to Ceramica Cleopatra in 2025. His biggest strength is the game-reading quality that comes from big-club experience; the key question is whether he can increase his minutes at his new club.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Karim Saleh Hassan Waleed |
| Date of birth | 8 August 1997 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Attacking Midfielder |
| Shirt number | 14 |
| Current club | Ceramica Cleopatra (2025 (from Al Ahly)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy-2025 | Al Ahly | Egyptian Premier League — 5 league titles, 2 Egypt Cups, Super Cup, CAF Champions League |
| 2025-present | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League |
Nedved came through Al Ahly’s academy and played for the first team, winning five league titles, two Egypt Cups, the local Super Cup, and the CAF Champions League. However, growing squad competition and recurring injuries limited his regular playing time; seeking more minutes, he transferred to Ceramica Cleopatra in 2025.
Playing Style & Assessment
Nedved offers a playmaker profile capable of operating flexibly between central and wide midfield, standing out for his quality on the ball and game-reading built up in Al Ahly’s top-level tactical environment.
Strengths
- Big-club experience — Five league titles and a CAF Champions League at Al Ahly point to exposure to the highest level of pressure.
- Positional flexibility — Ability to play both central and wide midfield roles provides tactical variety.
- Game-reading quality — System knowledge from the Al Ahly academy supports his decision-making on the pitch.
Development Areas
- Injury history — Recurring injuries at Al Ahly raise questions about physical durability.
- Playing-time continuity — Struggling for regular minutes at a big club points to a consistency concern in a top-level competitive environment.
- Ceramica sample size — His performance at his new club cannot yet be assessed with a large sample.
Level Projection
Verdict: A title-winning playmaker at Al Ahly whose playing time was limited; could be evaluated by Süper Lig upper-mid table sides seeking a creative midfielder for a rotation or development move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation attacking midfielder (injury history to be monitored) |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Big-club experience |
| Key risk | Injury history |
| Scout verdict | Live tracking recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karim Nedved? A playmaker who came through Al Ahly’s academy and earned his nickname for resembling Pavel Nedvěd, transferring to Ceramica Cleopatra in 2025.
What did Karim Nedved win at Al Ahly? Five league titles, two Egypt Cups, the local Super Cup, and the CAF Champions League.
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.
- WhoScored — Karim Nedved statistics
- MisrConnect — Karim Nedved transfer report
- FootballTransfers — Karim Nedved profile data
