Saber El Shimi El Gouna Scout Report
Saber El Shimi
Quick Answer
Saber El Shimi is an experienced centre-back whose career runs from the former captaincy of Eastern Company to the defensive backbone of El Gouna, having played 23 matches in the 2025-26 season. His biggest strength is leadership and match continuity; the key question is how well he keeps up the physical tempo at 33.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Saber Ashraf El Shimi |
| Date of birth | 30 January 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of birth | Giza, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 5 |
| Current club | El Gouna (Not confirmed) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Eastern Company SC | Egypt — captain |
| Career | Aswan SC | Egyptian Premier League |
| Current | El Gouna | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 23 matches, 2 goals |
El Shimi, born in Giza, began his career at Eastern Company SC, where he captained the side. After the club’s relegation he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Aswan SC. His exact joining date at El Gouna is unclear in public sources, but he played 23 matches with 2 goal contributions in 2025-26, becoming one of the club’s regular centre-backs. His contract runs until the summer of 2028.
Playing Style & Assessment
El Shimi offers a physical defensive profile that combines classic centre-back duties with attacking contributions at set pieces and a vocal presence in the dressing room.
Strengths
- Leadership background — His former captaincy at Eastern Company SC points to dressing-room influence and authority.
- Match continuity — Playing 23 matches in 2025-26 reflects the coaching staff’s continued trust.
- Attacking contribution — Producing 2 goals during the season shows attacking output beyond a standard centre-back.
Development Areas
- Age — At 33, he is approaching the later stage of his physical peak.
- Unclear joining date — Public sources don’t specify exactly when he joined El Gouna.
- Detailed statistics — Aerial duel and interception data are limited in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A stable centre-back in the Egyptian league with a leadership profile; could be evaluated by Süper Lig sides in the lower-mid table seeking experience and set-piece threat for a rotation or experience move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Leadership background |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saber El Shimi? A former Eastern Company SC captain who is now an experienced Egyptian centre-back in El Gouna’s defensive backbone.
When does Saber El Shimi’s contract expire? He is under contract at El Gouna until 30 June 2028.
Sources & Methodology
This profile 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.
- Soccerway — Saber Ashraf El Shimi profile data
- Transfermarkt — El Gouna squad
- Flashscore — Saber El Shimi season statistics
