Khaled Sobhi Al Masry Scout Report
Khaled Sobhi
Quick Answer
Khaled Sobhi came through the Ismaily academy, gained lower-division experience on loan at Aswan and with El Qanah and El Gouna, won the 2023-24 Egyptian League Cup with Ceramica Cleopatra, then joined Al Masry on 12 September 2024. He has 7 caps for the Egypt national team. His biggest strength is the wide-ranging experience gained across different levels and a cup-winning pedigree; the key question is how much leadership he can bring to the back line in his first full season at Al Masry.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Khaled Sobhi Ahmed Ahmed |
| Date of birth | 3 May 1995 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 5 |
| Current club | Al Masry (12 September 2024) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Ismaily academy | Egypt |
| Loan spell | Aswan | Egyptian Second Division |
| Lower-division spell | El Qanah, El Gouna | Egyptian Second Division |
| 2020-2024 | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League — 2023-24 League Cup winner |
| 2024-present | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League |
Sobhi began at the Ismaily academy, was loaned to Aswan in 2015-16, then gained lower-division experience with El Qanah and El Gouna, contributing to El Gouna’s promotion in his second season. He joined Ceramica Cleopatra in 2020 and won the 2023-24 Egyptian League Cup with them. He joined Al Masry on 12 September 2024 and has 7 caps for the Egypt national team.
Playing Style & Assessment
Sobhi stands out for the broad experience gained across different league levels, combining defensive organisation with sound game reading.
Strengths
- Cup-winning experience — Winning the 2023-24 League Cup with Ceramica Cleopatra shows he can perform under pressure.
- National-team experience — 7 caps for Egypt reflect familiarity with top-level pressure.
- Broad career perspective — A journey from lower divisions to the top flight has built adaptability across levels.
Development Areas
- Time at Al Masry — Having joined in 2024, his long-term standing at the new club is still settling.
- Age — At 31, physical performance management is a factor.
- Current national-team status — Limited public data on his current standing in the national squad.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the Egyptian league’s experienced centre-backs with a cup-winning background; could be a rotation or experience signing for Süper Lig clubs with a physical, organised defensive approach.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation signing |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Cup-winning experience |
| Key risk | Time at Al Masry |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Khaled Sobhi? A centre-back who won the League Cup with Ceramica Cleopatra and joined Al Masry in 2024, with Egypt national-team experience.
Which trophy did Khaled Sobhi win? The 2023-24 Egyptian League Cup with Ceramica Cleopatra.
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 — Khaled Sobhi
- Transfermarkt — Khaled Sobhi transfer history
- Fotmob — Khaled Sobhi profile data
