Omar Sayed Moawad Abdelwahed (Arabic: عمر معوض; born 1 January 2006) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly.[1]

Omar Moawad
Omar in Al Ahly TV
Personal information
Full name Omar Sayed Moawad Abdelwahed
Date of birth (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Ismailia, Egypt
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Al Ahly Youth
Number 14
Youth career
2015 – Al Ahly Youth
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Egypt U17 11 (5)
2024– Egypt U20

Omar will join Real Betis Cantera in January 2025 in permanent transfer.[2]

Club career

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Real Betis

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Omar spent a trial period with Real Betis from 14 July 2023 to 11 August 2023. The young forward was 17 at the time of his trial with the Real Betis (B) team.[3]

His performances during the trial period seemed to impress the Spanish club, to the point where they placed a bid to sign him from Al Ahly in September 2023. However, he tore his ACL,[4][5] putting the deal on hold.

In October 2024, negotiations resumed between Al Ahly management and Real Betis management.[6] In 16 October 2024, the deal was announced through the player's agent.[7]

Omar Sayed Moawad is set to become the second Egyptian at Real Betis after Amro Tarek, who briefly played for the club. He will also be the third Egyptian in La Liga, following Mido’s stint at Celta Vigo.[8][9]

Style of play

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Omar is primarily a right winger but can line up anywhere across the front line. He's shown the capability to perform as a playmaker and False Nine while also being able to line up on the left wing.[10]

Personal life

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Omar with his father Sayed Moawad

Omar is the son of former Egyptian national team left-back Sayed Moawad,[11] And the grandson of the Egyptian coach Ramadan El Sayed.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "عمر سيد معوض يوقع للأهلي لمدة أربع سنوات". alahlyegypt.com.
  2. ^ "Ahly youngster Omar Moawad to join Spanish Real Betis". english.ahram.org.eg. 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ "ريال بيتيس يستقبل عمر معوض لخوض فترة الاعداد مع فريقه الثاني" [Real Betis receives Omar Moawad to participate in the preparation period with the (B) team] (in Arabic). el-ahy.com.
  4. ^ "Omar Sayed Moawad ruptures ACL amid Real Betis links". kungfut.com.
  5. ^ "إصابة عمر سيد معوض بقطع في الرباط الصليبي" [Omar Sayed Moawad suffered an ACL injury] (in Arabic). yallakora.com.
  6. ^ "ريال بيتيس يواصل مفاوضاته مع الأهلي لضم عمر معوض رغم إصابته بالصليبي" [Real Betis continues negotiations with Al Ahly to include Omar Moawad despite his injury] (in Arabic). Youm7.com.
  7. ^ "مدة عقد عمر سيد معوض مع ريال بيتيس" [The duration of Omar Sayed Moawad’s contract with Real Betis] (in Arabic). yallakora.com.
  8. ^ "آخرهم عمر سيد معوض – كم محترف مصري لعب في الدوري الإسباني؟" [The last of them is Omar Sayed Moawad - how many Egyptian professionals have played in La Liga?] (in Arabic). 365scores.com.
  9. ^ "Real Betis sign 18-year-old Egyptian talent from African giants". football-espana.net.
  10. ^ "OFFICIAL: Omar Sayed Moawad joins Real Betis". kungfut.com.
  11. ^ "ابن الوز عوام" [like father like son] (in Arabic). youm7.com.
  12. ^ "جده لاعب الأهلي السابق.. أبرز المعلومات عن عمر سيد معوض" [Some information about Omar Moawad] (in Arabic). masrawy.com.
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