Marwan Dawoud ENPPI Scout Report
Marwan Dawoud
Quick Answer
Marwan Dawoud is an experienced left-back who came through Al Ahly’s academy, rose to the Egyptian Premier League through the lower divisions, and made his Egypt national team debut in 2021. He drew attention with a goal against Jordan at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. His biggest strength is national team experience and versatility; the key question is his limited number of senior caps.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Marwan Mohamed Moustafa Dawoud Soliman |
| Date of birth | 27 August 1997 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 18 |
| Current club | ENPPI (1 September 2021) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Al Ahly SC | Egypt — youth teams |
| 2021-present | ENPPI | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2021-present | Egypt national team | 2 caps, 1 goal |
Born in Heliopolis, Dawoud started out at his local club Al Shams, where his performances caught the attention of Al Ahly’s youth scout Samir Kamouna, leading to a move to Al Ahly’s academy in October 2016. After playing in the lower divisions, he transferred to ENPPI on 1 September 2021. That same year he was included in Egypt’s 2021 FIFA Arab Cup squad; he made his debut against Lebanon on 1 December and scored an extra-time goal in Egypt’s 3-1 quarter-final win over Jordan on 11 December. He can play at left-back, centre-back, and left wing-back, and prefers his left foot.
Playing Style & Assessment
Dawoud offers a versatile left-back profile who prioritises defensive discipline but can also adapt to centre-back and wing-back roles when needed.
Strengths
- National team experience — Scoring for Egypt at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup points to his ability to perform under top-level pressure.
- Versatility — Being able to play at left-back, centre-back, and left wing-back provides flexibility to fit different systems.
- Academy pedigree — Coming through Al Ahly’s academy points to early exposure to top-level technical coaching.
Development Areas
- Limited caps — Only 2 appearances at senior national team level shows he is far from a regular international.
- Recent season data — Detailed statistics for the 2025-26 season are limited in public sources.
- Contract clarity — His current contract expiry date at ENPPI is not clear in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A versatile left-back with national team experience in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by Süper Lig sides in the lower-mid table seeking experience and positional flexibility 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 | Limited caps |
| Scout verdict | Live scouting recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marwan Dawoud? An experienced left-back who came through Al Ahly’s academy, transferred to ENPPI in 2021, and made his Egypt national team debut the same year.
Did Marwan Dawoud score for the national team? Yes, he scored an extra-time goal against Jordan in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final.
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 — Marwan Dawoud
- Transfermarkt — Marwan Dawoud profile data
- Kingfut — Marwan Dawoud national team news
