Essam El Fayoumi Kahraba Ismailia Scout Report
Essam El Fayoumi
Quick Answer
Essam El Fayoumi is a 32-year-old left-back who has been at Kahraba Ismailia since 2024 and holds down the left-back slot with a deal running to 2028. His biggest strength is contract stability and his goal-assist contribution in 2025-26; the key question is the discipline risk shown by 2 red cards in the same season.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Essam El Fayoumi |
| Date of birth | 7 December 1993 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 3 |
| Current club | Kahraba Ismailia (29 July 2024) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-present | Kahraba Ismailia | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 1,031 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 yellow, 2 red cards |
El Fayoumi joined Kahraba Ismailia on 29 July 2024 and signed a deal running until the summer of 2028. In 2025-26 he played 1,031 minutes, scored 1 goal and set up 1 assist; in the same season he was shown 2 yellow and 2 red cards.
Playing Style & Assessment
El Fayoumi offers a combative left-back profile who provides width down the left and can chip in with goals and assists in the final third.
Strengths
- Contract stability — His deal running to 2028 reflects the club’s long-term trust in him.
- Goal contribution — 1 goal and 1 assist in 1,031 minutes shows he contributes going forward as well as defensively.
- Experience — At 32, he is in the mature stage of his career as a left-back.
Development Areas
- Card discipline — 2 red cards in the same season points to a clear discipline risk in his approach.
- Minutes played — 1,031 minutes suggests he missed some matches through suspension from the red cards.
- National team pedigree — No public record of appearances for the Egypt senior national team.
Level Projection
Verdict: A left-back standing out for contract stability and attacking contribution at a newly-promoted club; could be evaluated by lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking width, as a rotation or development option — discipline should be monitored closely.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation left-back |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Contract stability |
| Key risk | Card discipline |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Essam El Fayoumi? A 32-year-old left-back who has played for Kahraba Ismailia since 2024, under contract until 2028.
What was Essam El Fayoumi’s discipline record in 2025-26? He picked up 2 yellow and 2 red cards in 1,031 minutes of action.
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.
- Fotmob — Essam El Fayoumi season statistics
- Soccerway — Essam El Fayoumi profile data
- Sofascore — Kahraba Ismailia current squad
