Abdelkarim Mostafa Ismaily Scout Report
Abdelkarim Mostafa
Quick Answer
Abdelkarim Mostafa is a 23-year-old centre-back who joined Ismaily from Misr Elmaqasah in January 2024 and scored 3 goals across all competitions in 2025-26. His biggest strength is regular playing time and set-piece contribution; the key question is the discipline risk shown by two red cards.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Abdelkarim Mostafa |
| Date of birth | 26 January 2003 |
| Age | 23 |
| Place of birth | El Minya, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 34 |
| Current club | Ismaily (31 January 2024 (from Misr Elmaqasah, ~€90k)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2030 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| …-2024 | Misr Elmaqasah | Egypt |
| 2024-present | Ismaily | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 28 matches across all competitions, 2,426 minutes, 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 yellow, 2 red cards |
Mostafa, born in El Minya, joined Ismaily from Misr Elmaqasah for around €90k in January 2024 and signed a contract running until the summer of 2030. In 2025-26 he made 10 league appearances while playing 2,426 minutes across all competitions, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist.
Playing Style & Assessment
Mostafa offers a centre-back profile built around aerial duels, attacking the box at set pieces and regular game time at the heart of defence.
Strengths
- Regular minutes — Playing 2,426 minutes across all competitions shows he is one of the key names in defence.
- Set-piece contribution — Scoring 3 goals and 1 assist points to his ability to attack the box.
- Contract stability — His deal running to 2030 reflects the club’s long-term trust in him.
Development Areas
- Card risk — Two red cards during the season point to a disciplinary risk in his combative style.
- National team experience — There is no public record of appearances at senior Egypt level.
- Level of opposition — How his lower-mid table performances translate to a higher level remains uncertain.
Level Projection
Verdict: A centre-back who stands out for regular minutes and set-piece contribution in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking defensive depth for a rotation or development move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation/development centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Regular minutes |
| Key risk | Card risk |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abdelkarim Mostafa? A 23-year-old centre-back who joined Ismaily from Misr Elmaqasah in January 2024 and scored 3 goals in 2025-26.
When does Abdelkarim Mostafa’s contract expire? Until 30 June 2030 with Ismaily.
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 — Abdelkarim Mostafa profile and transfer data
- Transfermarkt — Ismaily current squad
- WhoScored — Abdelkarim Mostafa match history
