Biography
Who is Mostafa Shobeir?
Early life and family background
Mostafa Shobeir was born in Giza, Egypt, on May 15, 2000. He grew up surrounded by the world of professional football, as his father, Ahmed Shobair, was a former goalkeeper for the Egyptian national team.
His full birth name is Mostafa Ahmed Abdelaziz Mohamed Shobeir. He also goes by the nicknames Oufa Shobeir and Mostafa Shoubir in the sports community.
Club football career
Mostafa Shobeir began his professional path by training in the youth academy of the Egyptian club Al Ahly. He eventually moved up to the senior squad, where he initially served as the backup goalkeeper behind Mohamed El Shenawy.
His breakthrough came during the 2023–24 CAF Champions League tournament. As a starter, Mostafa set a new tournament record by keeping nine clean sheets in a row. His defensive efforts were crucial in helping Al Ahly secure the title. In September 2026, he signed an extension with the club that keeps him there through 2029.
International achievements
Mostafa Shobeir made his mark on the international stage after receiving a call-up to the Egypt squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025. He was later selected to be the first-choice goalkeeper for his country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During that global tournament, Mostafa delivered a historic performance by saving two penalties. He stopped a penalty kick from Mehdi Taremi of Iran during the group stage and another from Lionel Messi of Argentina in the round of 16. This feat made him only the fourth goalkeeper in the history of the World Cup to save two penalties within a single tournament, joining the ranks of Jan Tomaszewski, Brad Friedel, and Wojciech Szczęsny.
Birthday and age
Mostafa Shobeir was born on May 15, 2000, which makes Mostafa 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Mostafa shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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