Mostafa Shoubir, goalkeeper for Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team, has embarked on a unique journey over the past seven years, during which his market value has increased 80-fold since his first appearance in the red jersey, coinciding with the development of his level and securing his place in the plans of Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team.
Al Ahly announced the renewal of Mostafa Shoubir's contract for two seasons, in addition to the current season, until the 2029 season, following his outstanding performance with the Egyptian national team at the recent 2026 World Cup.
The beginning of Mostafa Shoubir's journey: 25,000 euros
Mostafa Shoubir's journey with Al Ahly's first football team began in September 2019, when his market value was 25,000 euros and he was 19 years old.
In November 2020, Shoubir's market value rose to 100,000 euros, before reaching 150,000 euros in September 2022.
His market value dropped to 100,000 euros in February 2023, but it rose again four months later, reaching 150,000 euros in June 2023.
In April 2024, Shoubir's market value jumped to 400,000 euros, before reaching 600,000 euros in October of the same year, coinciding with a period in which he featured more prominently for Al Ahly in the African Champions League and contributed to the team's run to the final, before winning the title for the twelfth time in the history of the Red Fortress.
The market value continued to rise in June 2025, reaching 800,000 euros, coinciding with his inclusion in Al Ahly's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Shoubir's market value reaches its peak
In January 2026, Mostafa Shoubir's market value reached one million euros after he established himself in Al Ahly's starting lineup, alongside his appearances with the Egyptian national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Al Ahly goalkeeper then continued his upward trajectory, with his value rising to 1.2 million euros in March 2026, coinciding with his participation in the Egyptian national team's friendly matches in preparation for the World Cup.
The biggest jump came in July 2026, when Mostafa Shoubir's market value reached two million euros, the highest in his career, coinciding with his participation with the Egyptian national team at the 2026 World Cup and the Pharaohs' advancement to the Round of 16.
In the Round of 16 match against Argentina, Shoubir delivered a standout performance despite the Egyptian national team's elimination from the tournament, after saving a penalty kick from Argentine star Lionel Messi.
