Mohamed Makhlouf Al Masry Scout Report
Mohamed Makhlouf
Quick Answer
Mohamed Makhlouf’s winding career path took him from Pharco to Zamalek, loan spells at El Daklyeh and Misr Lel Makkasa, and then Ismaily, before he joined Al Masry as a free agent on 21 August 2024. His biggest strength is ball-winning and space-covering discipline in midfield; the key question is whether, after so many club changes, he can find lasting stability at Al Masry.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Mohamed Sayed Makhlouf |
| Date of birth | 3 June 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Fayyum, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Defensive Midfield |
| Shirt number | 6 |
| Current club | Al Masry (21 August 2024 (free transfer from Ismaily)) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pharco | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2018-2019 | Zamalek | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2018 (loan) | El Daklyeh | Egyptian Second Division |
| 2021 (loan) | Misr Lel Makkasa | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2019-2024 | Ismaily | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2024-present | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League |
Makhlouf started at Pharco before joining Zamalek on 18 July 2018, and was loaned to El Daklyeh the same year. He joined Ismaily as a free agent on 30 August 2019, with a brief loan to Misr Lel Makkasa in 2021 before returning to Ismaily. He joined Al Masry as a free agent from Ismaily on 21 August 2024 and settled into a regular defensive-midfield role.
Playing Style & Assessment
Makhlouf offers a reliable defensive-midfield profile built on ball-winning, space coverage and second-ball reactions. His varied club experience contributes to his tactical flexibility.
Strengths
- Ball-winning — A reliable presence at covering space and making challenges in the defensive-midfield role.
- Broad club experience — Time at both Zamalek and Ismaily has built adaptability to different systems.
- Positional discipline — A consistent approach to shielding the back line as a holding midfielder.
Development Areas
- Club continuity — Frequent club changes raise questions about his long-term standing as a core player.
- Attacking output — As a defensive midfielder, public data shows limited goal/assist contribution.
- Data limitations — Detailed current-season statistics at Al Masry are not yet widely available.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the Egyptian league’s experienced, well-travelled defensive midfielders; could be a rotation option for mid-to-lower Süper Lig clubs seeking balance.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation holding midfielder |
| Primary role | Defensive Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Ball-winning |
| Key risk | Club continuity |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mohamed Makhlouf? A defensive midfielder who passed through Zamalek and Ismaily before joining Al Masry as a free agent in 2024.
Where is Mohamed Makhlouf from? Fayyum, Egypt.
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.
- ESPN — Mohamed Makhlouf profile and biography
- Soccerway — Mohamed Makhlouf transfer history
- Worldfootball — Al Masry squad
