Omar Moawad
Egyptian footballer (born 2006)
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Omar Sayed Moawad Abdelwahed (Arabic: عمر معوض; born 14 October 2006) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly SC.[1]
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Omar in Al Ahly TV | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Omar Sayed Moawad Mohamed Abdelwahed | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Ismailia, Egypt | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al Ahly Youth | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2025 | Al Ahly Youth | ||
| 2025 | Real Betis Cantera | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Egypt U17 | 11 | (5) |
| 2024– | Egypt U20 | ||
Omar joined Real Betis Cantera in January 2025 in a permanent transfer from Al Ahly.[2]
Club career
Real Betis
Omar spent a trial period with Real Betis from 14 July 2023 to 11 August 2023. The young forward was 17 at the time of his trial with the Real Betis (B) team.[3]
His performances during the trial period seemed to impress the Spanish club, to the point where they placed a bid to sign him from Al Ahly in September 2023. However, he tore his ACL,[4][5] putting the deal on hold.
In October 2024, negotiations resumed between Al Ahly management and Real Betis management.[6] On 16 October 2024, the deal was announced through the player's agent.[7]
Omar Sayed Moawad is set to become the second Egyptian at Real Betis after Amro Tarek,[8] who briefly played for the club. He will also be the third Egyptian in La Liga, following Mido’s stint at Celta Vigo.[9][10]
Style of play
Omar is primarily a right winger but can line up anywhere across the front line. He's shown the capability to perform as a playmaker and False Nine while also being able to line up on the left wing.[11]
Personal life
Omar is the son of former Egyptian national team left-back Sayed Moawad,[12] and the grandson of the Egyptian coach Ramadan El Sayed.[13]
