Ahmed Masoud El Gouna Scout Report
Ahmed Masoud
Quick Answer
Ahmed Masoud is an experienced Egyptian shot-stopper who started at Telephonat Beni Suef, played for Al Masry and Misr Lel Makkasa, and joined El Gouna in August 2023, where he has been the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for three seasons. His biggest strength is the stability and positioning that comes with experience; the key question is how well his reflexes hold up at 34.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ahmed Masoud |
| Date of birth | 15 December 1991 |
| Age | 34 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 1 |
| Current club | El Gouna (5 August 2023 (from Tala’ea El Gaish)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2014 | Telephonat Beni Suef | Egypt |
| 2014-2015 / 2018-2022 | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2015-2018 | Misr Lel Makkasa | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2023 | Tala’ea El Gaish | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2023-present | El Gouna | Egyptian Premier League — first-choice goalkeeper |
Masoud started at Telephonat Beni Suef before playing for Al Masry and Misr Lel Makkasa, then had a brief spell at Tala’ea El Gaish in 2023 before transferring to El Gouna on 5 August 2023. He has been the club’s stable first-choice goalkeeper ever since; his contract runs until the summer of 2027.
Playing Style & Assessment
Masoud offers a classically positioned goalkeeper profile who relies on experience for shot-stopping along the line and defensive organisation.
Strengths
- Club continuity — Being the undisputed starter since 2023 reflects the coaching staff’s continued trust.
- Experience — His long career at Al Masry and Misr Lel Makkasa gave him exposure to varying levels of pressure.
- Contract stability — A deal running until 2027 shows he remains part of the club’s plans.
Development Areas
- Age — At 34, he is in the later stage of his career.
- Distribution modernity — Detailed data on his fit within short-build-out systems is limited.
- Long-term planning — His age raises the possibility of being overtaken in the club’s medium-term goalkeeping plans.
Level Projection
Verdict: A stable first-choice goalkeeper in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by Süper Lig sides in the lower-mid table seeking experience for a rotation or experience move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation goalkeeper |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Club continuity |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ahmed Masoud? El Gouna’s first-choice goalkeeper since 2023, an experienced Egyptian shot-stopper with a background at Al Masry and Misr Lel Makkasa.
When did Ahmed Masoud join El Gouna? He transferred from Tala’ea El Gaish on 5 August 2023.
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 — Ahmed Masoud
- Transfermarkt — Ahmed Masoud profile data
- Soccerway — El Gouna squad
