17 Mohamed Elneny
Mohamed Elneny, 1992-07-11, Midfielder for Egypt, plays for Beşiktaş. 100 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Egypt's 2026 World Cup Group G squad.
Biography
Former Arsenal midfielder and an experienced presence in Egypt's squad. Currently plying his trade at Beşiktaş, an industrious midfielder, Mohamed Elneny excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Egypt. Has earned 100 international caps, scoring 2 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Set to compete with Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He then joined UAE Pro League club Al Jazira, where he won the UAE League Cup in 2025.
He has earned over 100 caps for the senior team since 2011, representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023, as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
In January 2016, he transferred to Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup the next year.
Elneny began his senior career in the Egyptian Premier League, before moving to Swiss club Basel in January 2013.
Elneny competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics for the Egyptian under-23 team.