Mostafa Shobeir

Mostafa Shobeir has spent his entire senior career at Al Ahly, developing in the shadow of Mohamed El Shenawy at one of Africa's most demanding clubs. Now 26, he has had to be patient, but training and competing within Al Ahly's elite environment — where CAF Champions League pressure is a constant — has sharpened him considerably. Shobeir represents Egypt's future between the posts and will be pushing hard for minutes at this tournament. His shot-stopping reflexes have drawn praise within Egyptian football circles, and a World Cup squad place at 26 signals the national setup views him as El Shenawy's genuine successor.