Sobhi Soliman Al Ittihad Alexandria Scout Report
Sobhi Soliman
Quick Answer
Sobhi Soliman joined Al Ittihad Alexandria from Abu Qair Semad in early 2021, spent a loan spell at El Gouna, and has been the club’s first-choice goalkeeper since returning in August 2023. His biggest strength is positional discipline and the stability of regular playing time; the key question is whether he can bring down a relatively high goals-conceded rate (19 in 13 games in 2025-26).
Player Info Card
| Full name | Sobhi Soliman |
| Date of birth | 27 March 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 1 |
| Current club | Al Ittihad Alexandria (January 2021 (returned from El Gouna loan in 2023)) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Abu Qair Semad SC | Egypt lower division |
| 2021-2023 (loan) | El Gouna FC | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2023-present | Al Ittihad Alexandria | Egyptian Premier League — first-choice keeper |
Soliman began his career at Abu Qair Semad SC before joining Al Ittihad Alexandria in January 2021. Unable to find immediate minutes, he was loaned to El Gouna FC, a spell that built his match rhythm. He returned to Al Ittihad on 28 August 2023 and quickly established himself as the starting keeper. In 2025-26 he made 13 league appearances with 3 clean sheets and an average FotMob rating of 6.83.
Playing Style & Assessment
Soliman is a classic shot-stopper who relies on positioning, reliable close-range reflex saves and disciplined penalty-box positioning. His ball-playing is more limited than modern sweeper-keepers, but his shot-stopping fundamentals are consistent.
Strengths
- Positional discipline — Consistent reading of shooting angles and starting position.
- Loan-forged maturity — His El Gouna loan spell built the match rhythm needed for a starting role.
- Squad continuity — Being the undisputed starter since 2023 shows the coaching staff’s trust.
Development Areas
- Goals-conceded rate — 19 goals in 13 games in 2025-26 raises questions about both the defence and his own positioning errors.
- Ball-playing — Limited distribution skills for systems built on playing out from the back.
- International exposure — No public record of continental or national-team experience.
Level Projection
Verdict: A mid-to-upper tier Egyptian league goalkeeper; not yet a direct starter for Süper Lig, but worth considering as a development or rotation option for mid-to-lower table clubs.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig development/rotation keeper |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Positional discipline |
| Key risk | Goals-conceded rate |
| Scout verdict | Watch list |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sobhi Soliman? Al Ittihad Alexandria’s first-choice goalkeeper since 2023.
Which clubs has Sobhi Soliman played for? He moved from Abu Qair Semad to Al Ittihad, with a loan spell at El Gouna in between.
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.
- Soccerway — Sobhi Soliman statistics
- FotMob — Sobhi Soliman profile and season data
- BeSoccer — Al Ittihad Alexandria squad
