Ahmed Sherif Mostafa Kamal (; born 8 February 2003) is an Egyptian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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side

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Club career

Following impressive performances with Wadi Degla, Sherif and teammate Karim El Debes were linked with a move to

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in August 2021. Despite a deal reportedly being agreed between the two clubs, Sherif would instead join Pharco in October 2021. His performances for Pharco drew the attention of Al Ahly again in March 2024, with the ''Red Castle'' manager

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reportedly showing interest in Sherif and teammate Walid Farag.

International career

Having represented Egypt at under-20 level, Sherif was called up to the

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for the first time in August 2022. He spent time training with the team, before being moved to the under-23 side for their training camp.

Personal life

On 7 December 2021, on the way back from training, Sherif was in a car accident that led to the death of his

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Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sherif, Ahmed 2003 births Living people Egyptian men's footballers Egypt men's youth international footballers Men's association football forwards Wadi Degla SC players Pharco FC players Egyptian Premier League players 21st-century Egyptian sportsmen