Biography
Who is Omar Marmoush?
Early life and beginnings
Born on February 7, 1999, in Cairo, Egypt, Omar Marmoush grew up in the district of Maadi. His full name is Omar Khaled Mohamed Abdelsalam Marmoush. He holds dual citizenship, being both Egyptian and Canadian, as his parents lived in Canada for six years before returning to Cairo. During his childhood, he attended the American International School in Egypt.
His football career began at a young age when he joined the youth academy at Wadi Degla SC when he was six years old. He eventually progressed through the ranks to make his professional debut for the club in the Egyptian Premier League on July 8, 2016. That match against Al Ittihad Alexandria Club ended in a 3–2 victory for his team.
Professional club career
After his time at Wadi Degla, Omar moved to Germany to join VfL Wolfsburg II in 2017. He made his professional debut for the main Wolfsburg squad in May 2020 during a Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. Throughout his time in Germany, he had loan spells at FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart. While playing for Stuttgart in the 2021–22 season, he scored several goals and earned recognition as the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month twice.
Omar joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer for the 2023–24 season. During this period, he scored 16 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions. His performance attracted attention from several Premier League clubs. In January 2025, he signed with Manchester City for a four-and-a-half-year contract. He later joined Tottenham Hotspur on an initial loan deal in August 2026.
International football
Omar represents the Egypt national team on the international stage. He was eligible to play for either Egypt or Canada but officially became cap-tied to Egypt in October 2021. Before his senior debut, he participated in the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations held in Zambia.
His senior debut occurred on October 8, 2021, where he scored the deciding goal in a 1–0 win over Libya. He has since been a regular part of the squad, appearing in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including the 2021 and 2025 editions. Also, he was named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life and details
Standing 180 centimeters tall, Omar Marmoush is a trilingual athlete who speaks fluent Arabic, German, and English. He is a Muslim and often celebrates his goals by performing the sujud. His professional achievements include winning the Regionalliga Nord with VfL Wolfsburg II, as well as the FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time with Manchester City.
Birthday and age
Omar Marmoush was born on February 7, 1999, which makes Omar 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Omar shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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