Omar Marmoush
Man CityCF (LW)
Shadow Striker
Feb 7, 1999 (27)
Right
6'0"
179 lb
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Threatening display without reward
Marmoush registered five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw against Belgium.
Analysis: Marmoush led the line for Egypt and while he found himself isolated at times, he looked dangerous whenever the ball reached him and was his side's most threatening presence throughout. He finished the game with five shots and created one chance, but his decision making let him down at key moments and prevented what could have been a more decisive contribution in front of goal. With New Zealand up next, the group's weakest defensive side on paper, the conditions should be considerably more favorable for him to get back among the goals at a moment when scoring could prove decisive in the race to top the group.
Established attacker for Egypt
Marmoush is set to start in the middle of Egypt's offense and should offer versatility and finishing talent during his first World Cup.
Analysis: Marmoush is arguably the most in-form Egyptian forward prior to the World Cup despite serving as a bench option behind Erling Haaland for Manchester City. The 27-year-old has played 50 international games throughout his career, notching 11 goals over that span. His two goals in six appearances (five starts) at AFCON 2025 demonstrated he can deliver at major tournaments, and his set-piece ability adds another dimension to his output, though he'll compete with Mohamed Salah for corners and free kicks, and should be the second option from the penalty spot behind Salah. His role operating in the shadow of Egypt's captain could work in his favor from a fantasy standpoint if defenders focus their attention on Salah, allowing Marmoush to exploit the spaces that open up and occasionally outscore his more celebrated teammate. The highlight of his last club season came from his five goals and three assists over 1214 minutes across all competitions. He'll look to stay sharp and deliver shooting numbers, especially in the more favorable fixtures of the group stage.
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