Karim Yehia Modern Sport Scout Report
Karim Yehia
Quick Answer
Karim Yehia is a 28-year-old right-footed centre-back who joined Modern Sport from Kahraba Ismailia on 4 July 2026, after a transfer race that also involved Al Masry and Ghazl El Mahalla. His biggest strength is arriving via a competitive transfer process involving multiple clubs; the key question is that his first-season output at the new club is not yet verified.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Karim Yehia |
| Date of birth | 21 May 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 2 |
| Current club | Modern Sport (4 July 2026) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| …-2020 | Smouha SC academy → Al Ahly U21 | Egypt |
| 2020-2026 | Al Ittihad Alexandria | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2026 | Kahraba Ismailia | Egyptian Premier League |
| 4 July 2026-present | Modern Sport | Egyptian Premier League — centre-back |
Yehia began his career in Smouha SC’s academy, moved to Al Ahly’s U21 side, and then spent the bulk of his development at Al Ittihad Alexandria from 2020. After a short spell at Kahraba Ismailia, he joined Modern Sport on 4 July 2026 following a transfer process that also drew interest from Al Masry and Ghazl El Mahalla; his deal runs until 30 June 2028. He stands 1.84m and is right-footed.
Playing Style & Assessment
Yehia offers a centre-back profile who plays a clean first pass, is reliable in aerial duels and has shown adaptability to different defensive systems through his multi-club experience.
Strengths
- Competitive transfer — Being chosen over interest from Al Masry and Ghazl El Mahalla points to his standing in the market.
- Multi-club experience — Spells at Al Ittihad Alexandria and Kahraba Ismailia point to a broad capacity to adapt to the league.
- Physical frame — His 1.84m height and right-footed profile suit a classic centre-back role.
Development Areas
- New club adaptation — His performance level in his first season at Modern Sport still needs wider verification.
- Public data — Detailed duel and clearance data is limited in public sources.
- National team experience — No public record of appearances for the Egypt senior national team.
Level Projection
Verdict: A mature centre-back who arrived via a multi-club transfer race; could be evaluated by lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking defensive depth, as a rotation or development option.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Competitive transfer |
| Key risk | New club adaptation |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karim Yehia? A 28-year-old centre-back who joined Modern Sport from Kahraba Ismailia on 4 July 2026 after interest from Al Masry and Ghazl El Mahalla.
When does Karim Yehia’s contract expire? His deal with Modern Sport runs until 30 June 2028.
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.
- Africasoccer — Karim Yehia Modern Sport transfer report
- Ysscores — Karim Yehia transfer race report
- Transfermarkt — Karim Yehia profile data
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