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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Described as quick, with a good burst for a young striker (conf 0.3)
Pace is a reported strength, though top speed figures are not public (conf 0.3)
No confirmed agility data; rated modestly for a young striker (conf 0.25)
Limited senior minutes so far, so endurance is hard to judge (conf 0.25)
Control
Adequate touch for a striker; little detail is public (conf 0.25)
A direct forward rather than a known dribbler at this stage (conf 0.25)
Stands 1.82 m, with little evidence yet of shielding against senior defenders (conf 0.25)
Reported clean striker of the ball, but the sample is small (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Linking play is not a known strength of his game (conf 0.2)
No evidence of long passing as a feature of his game (conf 0.2)
Central striker with no known record of crossing (conf 0.2)
No evidence yet of creative passing or vision at senior level (conf 0.2)
Chance threat
Reported as clinical in front of goal, though senior samples are small (conf 0.35)
Too little senior data to judge his shot choices (conf 0.25)
Runs in behind with his pace, with limited detail on his movement (conf 0.3)
No known dead-ball role at any level, so rated low (conf 0.2)
Duels
1.82 m tall; no verified record of aerial dominance (conf 0.25)
Young striker still adapting to the physical demands of senior defenders (conf 0.25)
Defense
Willing to press as a forward, but there is little data to confirm it (conf 0.25)
Forward with no known ball-winning record (conf 0.2)
Defensive duties are not a feature of his role as a striker (conf 0.2)
Mental
Handled a World Cup debut at 18 as the youngest Egyptian to play at one (conf 0.3)
Decision quality is unproven at senior level; rated cautiously (conf 0.25)
No reliable information on his work rate; rated cautiously (conf 0.25)
Resilience
No injury history is reported; a default rating with low confidence (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 18, Egypt international and Al Ahly champion with Barcelona's backing (conf 0.4)
Egypt international and league winner, but still early in his career (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Hamza Abdelkarim is an Egyptian striker, 1.82 m tall, known for his pace and clinical finishing. He joined Al Ahly's academy in 2020, made his senior debut in February 2025 and won the 2024-25 Egyptian Premier League. Barcelona signed him on loan in February 2026 and made the move permanent in June by exercising a purchase option, and Hansi Flick has praised his pre-season displays. He has played for Egypt at senior level, including at the 2026 World Cup.
Made his World Cup debut for Egypt as a substitute against Belgium on 15 June 2026, becoming the youngest Egyptian to play at a World Cup.
Won the 2024-25 Egyptian Premier League with Al Ahly.