Ali Sulieman Kahraba Ismailia Scout Report
Ali Sulieman
Quick Answer
Ali Sulieman is a 26-year-old centre-forward who joined Kahraba Ismailia in August 2025 after becoming Eritrea’s joint all-time top scorer for the national team and a two-time Ethiopian Premier League top scorer, becoming the first Eritrean player to feature in the Egyptian top flight. His biggest strength is a proven scoring record and the squad’s highest market value; the key question is that he is still early in his adaptation to Egyptian football.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ali Sulieman Ibrahim |
| Date of birth | 1 January 2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Saudi Arabia |
| Nationality | Eritrea |
| Primary position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | 13 |
| Current club | Kahraba Ismailia (6 August 2025) |
| Contract status | Two-year deal (to around 2027) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| …-2021 | Red Sea FC | Eritrea — early career |
| 2021 | CECAFA U23 Challenge Cup | Tournament top scorer |
| …-2025 | Ethiopian Premier League clubs | Two-time league top scorer |
| 6 August 2025-present | Kahraba Ismailia | Egyptian Premier League — first Eritrean player in the Egyptian top flight |
Sulieman began his career with Red Sea FC in Eritrea and drew the attention of Ethiopian clubs after topping the scoring charts at the 2021 CECAFA U23 Challenge Cup. After winning the Ethiopian Premier League top scorer title twice, he signed a two-year deal with Kahraba Ismailia on 6 August 2025 — a move that made him the first Eritrean player to feature in Egypt’s top flight. He is Eritrea’s joint all-time top scorer for the national team with 6 goals.
Playing Style & Assessment
Sulieman offers a classic centre-forward profile who looks for finishing chances inside the box, backed by a proven scoring record.
Strengths
- Golden boot history — Winning the Ethiopian Premier League top scorer title twice points to strong finishing capacity.
- National team record — Being Eritrea’s joint all-time top scorer for the national team shows proven finishing at international level.
- Market value — Holding the squad’s highest market value (around €800k) shows his standing with the coaching staff and club management.
Development Areas
- League adaptation — As the first player from Eritrea in the Egyptian league, his output has not yet been widely verified over a short adaptation period.
- Public data — Detailed goal/assist data for his first season at Kahraba Ismailia is limited in public sources.
- Contract clarity — His exact contract expiry date is not fully clear across sources, known to be roughly a two-year deal.
Level Projection
Verdict: A centre-forward with a proven scoring record in East African leagues, currently adapting to Egyptian football; could be evaluated at a watch-list level by Süper Lig sides open to international stories and development transfers.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig watch-list centre-forward |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Golden boot history |
| Key risk | League adaptation |
| Scout verdict | Follow for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ali Sulieman? A 26-year-old centre-forward, Eritrea’s joint all-time top scorer and a two-time Ethiopian Premier League top scorer, who became the first Eritrean player in the Egyptian top flight.
When did Ali Sulieman join Kahraba Ismailia? He joined on 6 August 2025 on a two-year deal.
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 — Ali Sulieman
- Pan Africa Football — Ali Sulieman transfer news
- Playmakerstats — Ali Sulieman profile and statistics
