Abdelgawad Taalab El Gouna Scout Report
Abdelgawad Taalab
Quick Answer
Abdelgawad Taalab is a young Egyptian defender who transferred from Beni Mazar to El Gouna in February 2024 and quickly became the club’s regular right-back, playing 2,113 minutes across 27 matches in 2025-26. His biggest strength is the regular playing time he has earned despite his young age; the key question is his disciplinary record with yellow cards.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Abdelgawad Taalab |
| Date of birth | 26 January 2002 |
| Age | 24 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 2 |
| Current club | El Gouna (6 February 2024 (from Beni Mazar)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Beni Mazar | Egypt — lower division |
| 2024-present | El Gouna | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 27 matches, 2,113 minutes, 6 yellow cards |
Taalab transferred from Beni Mazar’s lower-division set-up to El Gouna on 6 February 2024. He quickly became the club’s first-choice right-back, playing 27 league matches for 2,113 minutes in 2025-26, during which he scored one own goal and picked up 6 yellow cards. His contract runs until the summer of 2027.
Playing Style & Assessment
Taalab offers a right-back profile who fulfils classic full-back duties on the right flank, prioritising defensive discipline while earning regular playing time despite his young age.
Strengths
- Regular minutes at a young age — Playing 27 matches at age 24 reflects the coaching staff’s trust.
- Durability — 2,113 minutes of playing time points to physical endurance.
- Development curve — His rise from the lower divisions to the Egyptian Premier League points to development potential.
Development Areas
- Card discipline — 6 yellow cards in a single season may point to a discipline issue in his combative style.
- Attacking contribution — Public data on overlapping runs and crossing statistics is limited.
- Top-level experience — There is no public record of national team or continental cup experience.
Level Projection
Verdict: A right-back earning regular minutes at a young age in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by Süper Lig sides that develop young players as a development move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig development-move right-back |
| Primary role | Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Regular minutes at a young age |
| Key risk | Card discipline |
| Scout verdict | Should be actively scouted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abdelgawad Taalab? A young Egyptian defender who transferred from Beni Mazar to El Gouna in February 2024 and quickly became the club’s first-choice right-back.
How many matches did Abdelgawad Taalab play in 2025-26? He played 27 league matches for 2,113 minutes.
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.
- Flashscore — Abdelgawad Taalab profile and statistics
- Soccerway — Abdelgawad Taalab career data
- Transfermarkt — El Gouna squad
