Hussein El Sayed Ceramica Cleopatra Scout Report
Hussein El Sayed
Quick Answer
Hussein El Sayed came through Al Ahly’s academy, went on loan to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia and CS Sfaxien in Tunisia, then played for Tala’ea El Gaish, Pyramids, and Al Masry before joining Ceramica Cleopatra in 2024. He has been capped for Egypt since 2014. His biggest strength is his speed and overlapping runs down the left; the key question is whether he can sustain that pace at 34.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Hussein El Sayed Hussein Ali |
| Date of birth | 18 September 1991 |
| Age | 34 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | None |
| Current club | Ceramica Cleopatra (2024) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Al Ahly academy | Egypt |
| Career | Misr El-Makasa | Egyptian Premier League |
| Loan | Al-Ettifaq | Saudi Arabia |
| Loan | CS Sfaxien | Tunisia |
| 2020- | Tala’ea El Gaish | Egyptian Premier League |
| Career | Pyramids | Egyptian Premier League |
| Career | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2024-present | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League |
El Sayed came through Al Ahly’s academy, played for Misr El-Makasa, returned to Al Ahly, and was loaned out to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia and CS Sfaxien in Tunisia. He joined Tala’ea El Gaish in October 2020, then played for Pyramids and Al Masry before transferring to Ceramica Cleopatra in 2024. He made his Egypt debut under Shawky Gharib on 4 June 2014 in a friendly against Jamaica.
Playing Style & Assessment
El Sayed combines his pace and overlapping runs down the left with defensive solidity, offering a complete full-back profile capable of both defensive and offensive contribution.
Strengths
- National team experience — Egypt caps since 2014 point to exposure to top-level pressure.
- Wide club experience — Spells at Al Ahly, Pyramids, and Al Masry show adaptability to different systems.
- Pace and overlaps — His forward runs down the left provide an effective source of attacking width.
Development Areas
- Age — At 34, he is nearing the tail end of his physical peak.
- Contract clarity — His current Ceramica Cleopatra contract expiry is unclear in public sources.
- Club continuity — Frequent club changes throughout his career raise questions about long-term core-player status.
Level Projection
Verdict: A left-back with national team experience noted for pace and overlapping ability; could be evaluated by Süper Lig lower-mid table sides seeking experience and wide width for a rotation or experience move.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation left-back |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | National team experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Live tracking recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hussein El Sayed? A left-back with national team experience who came through Al Ahly’s academy and played for Pyramids and Al Masry before joining Ceramica Cleopatra in 2024.
When did Hussein El Sayed debut for the national team? He made his Egypt debut on 4 June 2014 in a friendly against Jamaica.
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 — Hussein El Sayed
- Transfermarkt — Ceramica Cleopatra squad
- MisrConnect — Hussein El Sayed profile data
