Mohamed El-Shenawy
محمد الشناوي
#1 · Goalkeeper · age 37 · (VC)
First-choice goalkeeper; veteran
71
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 44
- Career peak
- 44
- League level
- 71
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 92
- Longevity
- 37
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El-Shenawy has been Egypt’s penalty-shootout hero of the modern era. He saved spot-kicks against Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, and Cameroon en route to the 2021 AFCON final, and his big-tournament composure is the reason Hossam Hassan trusts a 37-year-old as his No. 1.
The vice-captain’s armband reflects his standing in the dressing room. Behind a defense that lacks European elite, El-Shenawy’s shot-stopping will be tested in every match — and a knockout-round penalty save would not surprise anyone.
Strengths
- Shot-stopping reflexes
- Penalty save record in AFCON
- Leadership of the back line
Recent form
Al Ahly No. 1; vice-captain of Egypt under Salah.
Saved penalties in three consecutive AFCON knockout shootouts in 2021 — a continental record.