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After Transfer Deadline, Zamalek Enter New Season With a Mix of Experience and Youth

16/8/2026
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By: Assem Magdy
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Zamalek is preparing for the new season with a squad that combines experienced players and young talents, after the coaching staff finalized the team’s main structure following several changes in recent weeks. The club hopes this mix will provide multiple technical options and help the team compete strongly throughout the upcoming campaign.

Zamalek Defines Its Squad

Zamalek’s coaching staff, led by Moataz Gamal, has settled on the main features of the team’s squad for the new season following a number of changes within the squad. The final group brings together experienced players alongside younger talents.

The goalkeeper group includes El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Sobhi and Mahmoud El-Shenawy. In defense, Zamalek has Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, Mohamed Ismail, Mostafa El-Zanary, Ahmed Hossam El-Sayed, Osama Benaicha, Omar Jaber and Mohamed Ibrahim.

The midfield options include Ahmed Rabie, Mahmoud Gihad, Youssef El-Faransy, Mohamed Shehata, Abdullah El-Said, Ahmed El-Khedr, Mohamed El-Sayed, Mohamed Hamad and Adam Kaied.

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Multiple Attacking Options

On the wings, the squad features Ahmed Sherif, Chico Banza, Juan Bezerra, Ahmed El-Gafaly and Eisho, while the striker options are Amr Nasser, Hossam Ashraf, Nasser Mansi and Adi Dabagh.

The squad reflects Zamalek’s attempt to combine experience with youth, relying on established players such as Abdullah El-Said, El-Wensh and Omar Jaber alongside younger talents expected to make an impact during the season.

With the main features of the squad now in place, Zamalek enters the new season with high expectations and a clear desire to build a more balanced and competitive team, while giving its younger players opportunities alongside the experienced core.