Mohamed Ashraf Roqa Haras El Hodoud Scout Report
Mohamed Ashraf Roqa
Quick Answer
Mohamed Ashraf Roqa is an experienced defensive midfielder who joined Haras El Hodoud on a free transfer from Zamalek in September 2024 and has capped for Egypt’s senior team. His biggest strength is the experience gained at bigger clubs across his career; the key question is his age of 32 and the red card he picked up in 2025-26.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Mohamed Ashraf Roqa |
| Date of birth | 20 May 1993 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Central Midfield |
| Shirt number | 14 |
| Current club | Haras El Hodoud (September 2024 (free transfer from Zamalek)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| …-2024 | Zamalek SC / Tala’ea El Gaish / ENPPI | Egypt |
| 2024-present | Haras El Hodoud | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 1,241 minutes, 1 goal, 1 yellow, 1 red card |
Roqa played for clubs including Zamalek SC, Tala’ea El Gaish and ENPPI before joining Haras El Hodoud on a free transfer from Zamalek in September 2024, on a contract running to the summer of 2026. He has represented Egypt U23 and earned a single senior cap for Egypt in a friendly against Malawi on 8 June 2015.
Playing Style & Assessment
Roqa offers a classic defensive midfield profile focused on winning the ball in front of the back line, adding balance to the team through experience.
Strengths
- Top-club experience — Having played for a big club like Zamalek SC points to his capacity to perform under high pressure.
- National team pedigree — His senior Egypt cap shows he was rated at the highest level at one point in his career.
- Ball-winning role — His consistent presence in the defensive midfield role points to his contribution to defensive balance.
Development Areas
- Age — Being 32 poses a risk for any long-term transfer planning.
- Card risk — The red card he received in 2025-26 is a signal requiring disciplinary attention.
- Contract length — Whether his contract, expiring in June 2026, will be renewed remains unclear.
Level Projection
Verdict: A defensive midfielder with top-club and national team experience in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by Süper Lig sides in the lower-mid table seeking short-term experience or rotation depth.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation defensive midfielder |
| Primary role | Central Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Top-club experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Continue monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mohamed Ashraf Roqa? An Egypt senior-international defensive midfielder who has played for Zamalek SC, Tala’ea El Gaish and ENPPI, and has been at Haras El Hodoud since September 2024.
Did Mohamed Ashraf Roqa play for the national team? Yes, he earned a single senior cap for Egypt in a friendly against Malawi on 8 June 2015.
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.
- Wikipedia — Mohamed Ashraf Roqa
- Fotmob — Mohamed Ashraf Roqa season stats
- Sofascore — Haras El Hodoud squad
