Ali Lotfi ZED FC Scout Report
Ali Lotfi
Quick Answer
Ali Lotfi is a 1.87m, 36-year-old experienced goalkeeper who joined ZED FC in July 2023 after long spells at ENPPI and Al Ahly. His biggest strength is winning the CAF Champions League three times with Al Ahly and his familiarity with big-club pressure; the key question is how stable his playing time remains at 36 in the final stage of his career.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ali Lotfi Ibrahim Mostafa Swidan |
| Date of birth | 14 October 1989 |
| Age | 36 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | Not disclosed |
| Current club | ZED FC (July 2023) |
| Contract status | Three-year deal (July 2023); exact expiry date not confirmed in public sources |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2018 | ENPPI | Egypt — 83 appearances |
| 2018-2023 | Al Ahly | Egypt — 29 appearances, mostly as backup |
| July 2023-present | ZED FC | Egyptian Premier League — goalkeeper, 62 appearances |
Lotfi spent nine seasons at ENPPI before joining Al Ahly in 2018, where he mostly served as backup to Mohamed El Shenawy but featured in CAF Champions League fixtures and the 2022 Club World Cup. At Al Ahly he won four Premier League titles, three Egypt Cups, two Super Cups and three CAF Champions Leagues. He joined ZED FC on a three-year deal in July 2023 and became the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. Standing 1.87m, he earned 1 senior cap for Egypt in 2015; his market value is around €175,000.
Playing Style & Assessment
Lotfi offers a classic goalkeeper profile who commands his box with experience, shows reliable reflexes in one-on-one situations, and organises a younger back line with the composure built from big-club pressure.
Strengths
- Trophy history — Winning the CAF Champions League three times with Al Ahly is the strongest evidence of performing under top-level pressure.
- Big-club experience — Playing for Al Ahly from 2018 to 2023 proves his familiarity with high-expectation environments.
- Physical height — His 1.87m frame gives him an edge in aerial and one-on-one situations.
Development Areas
- Age — At 36, in the final stage of his career, the long-term trajectory of his physical reflexes warrants monitoring.
- Limited national team sample — Only 1 senior cap for Egypt means a limited international sample.
- Public data — Detailed save percentage and PSxG data is limited in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced goalkeeper with three CAF Champions League titles and big-club experience; could be evaluated as a rotation or experience transfer by lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking an experienced keeper.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation/experience goalkeeper |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Trophy history |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Monitor for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ali Lotfi? A 36-year-old goalkeeper who has played for ZED FC since 2023 after long spells at ENPPI and Al Ahly, winning the CAF Champions League three times.
What trophies has Ali Lotfi won? Four Premier League titles, three Egypt Cups, two Super Cups and three CAF Champions Leagues, all with Al Ahly.
Sources & Methodology
This report 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 Lotfi biography
- Transfermarkt — Ali Lotfi profile data
- KingFut — Ali Lotfi transfer news
