Ali El Zahdi El Gouna Scout Report
Ali El Zahdi
Quick Answer
Ali El Zahdi is a right winger who joined El Gouna on a free transfer on 25 October 2024 after spells at Haras El Hodood, El Gaish and El Daklyeh. His 85th-minute goal against Enppi in 2024-25 secured El Gouna’s first win of that season, and he also scored against Ghazl El Mahalla. His biggest strength is finding the net at crucial moments; the key question is sustained output at 30.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ali El Zahdi |
| Date of birth | 1 May 1996 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Right Winger |
| Shirt number | 24 |
| Current club | El Gouna (25 October 2024 (free transfer)) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Haras El Hodood | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2020-2022 | El Gaish | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2022-2024 | El Daklyeh | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2024-present | El Gouna | Egyptian Premier League — free transfer |
El Zahdi started at Haras El Hodood before playing for El Gaish and El Daklyeh. He joined El Gouna as a free agent on 25 October 2024. In 2024-25, his 85th-minute goal against Enppi ended the club’s five-match winless run, and he also scored in the 58th minute against Ghazl El Mahalla.
Playing Style & Assessment
El Zahdi offers a winger profile who enjoys one-on-one duels on the right flank, with a knack for getting into the box and finding the net in crucial moments.
Strengths
- Clutch finishing — His decisive goals against Enppi and Ghazl El Mahalla show output under pressure.
- Multi-club experience — Featuring for Haras El Hodood, El Gaish and El Daklyeh shows adaptability to different systems.
- Free-transfer value — Joining on a free transfer gave the club a cost advantage.
Development Areas
- Contract clarity — His current contract expiry date at El Gouna is unclear in public sources.
- Age — At 30, he is entering the second half of his career.
- Consistency — Frequently changing clubs throughout his career raises questions about a long-term core role.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced right winger who delivers in crucial moments in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by Süper Lig lower-mid table sides seeking experience and finishing for a rotation or experience move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation right winger |
| Primary role | Right Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Clutch finishing |
| Key risk | Contract clarity |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ali El Zahdi? An experienced Egyptian right winger who joined El Gouna on a free transfer on 25 October 2024 and delivers in crucial moments.
Which matches did Ali El Zahdi score in for El Gouna? He scored decisive goals against Enppi and Ghazl El Mahalla in 2024-25.
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.
- Egyptian Gazette — El Gouna match reports
- BeSoccer — Ali El Zahdi profile data
- Soccerway — Ali El Zahdi career data
