Karim El Eraki Al Masry Scout Report
Karim El Eraki
Quick Answer
Karim El Eraki has spent his entire professional career at Al Masry since joining in August 2017, and won the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations with Egypt’s U23 side. He played 1,065 minutes in 2025-26. His biggest strength is club continuity and defensive discipline; the key question is whether he can cut down the decision-making risk highlighted by a red card this season.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Karim El Eraki |
| Date of birth | 29 November 1997 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 7 |
| Current club | Al Masry (August 2017 (promoted from the club’s academy)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-present | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League — entire professional career |
El Eraki has spent his whole professional career at Al Masry since joining in August 2017, a rare example of loyalty in Egyptian football. He was part of the Egypt U23 squad that won the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. In 2025-26 he played 1,065 minutes with an average FotMob rating of 6.52, picking up 1 yellow and 1 red card.
Playing Style & Assessment
El Eraki is a classic, defense-first right-back who prioritises positional discipline. His long club continuity suggests a player who has fully internalised the system.
Strengths
- Club continuity — One club since 2017 speaks to system knowledge and trust.
- Youth international success — Winning the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations shows big-tournament experience.
- Defensive discipline — A reliable positioning and recovery profile on the right flank.
Development Areas
- Card risk — A red card this season raises questions about decision-making in key moments.
- Lack of club-change experience — Having only ever played for one club, his adaptability to different systems is untested.
- Attacking output — Public data shows limited goal/assist contribution across his career.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the Egyptian league’s experienced, stable right-backs; could be a rotation option for mid-to-lower Süper Lig clubs that prioritise defensive discipline.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation right-back |
| Primary role | Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Club continuity |
| Key risk | Card risk |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karim El Eraki? A right-back who has spent his entire professional career at Al Masry since 2017 and won an Africa U-23 title with Egypt.
Which clubs has Karim El Eraki played for? Only Al Masry throughout his professional career.
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 — Karim El Eraki
- Fotmob — Karim El Eraki season statistics
- Transfermarkt — Karim El Eraki profile data
