Shikabala

Who Is Shikabala? Age, Biography and Wiki

As of 2025, Shikabala is 39 years old. Born on March 5, 1986, in Aswan, Egypt, Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim Soliman, popularly known as Shikabala, is celebrated for his remarkable skills on the football field. Over the years, he has garnered a loyal fanbase and established himself as a prominent figure in Egyptian football. His career spans multiple clubs, including Al Zamalek SC where he began his professional journey. On his Wikipedia page, you can find detailed information about his early life, career achievements, and more.

Occupation	Footballer
Date of Birth	March 5, 1986
Age	39 Years
Birth Place	Edfu, Aswan, Egypt
Horoscope	Pisces
Country	Egypt

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Height, Weight & Measurements

Shikabala stands at an impressive height of 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in), weighing approximately 78 kg (172 lbs). His athletic build and agility contribute significantly to his performance on the pitch. With a versatile playing style, he has managed to maintain his physical condition well into his late 30s, showcasing his commitment to fitness and training.

Shikabala continued as one of the teams stars as he picked up an assist in almost every match he played. In a match against Bani Yas, which had fellow Egyptian star Mohamed Zidan in their ranks. Shikabala scored in the 1–3 loss to Bani Yas and oddly enough, both players left the match with serious injuries.

Shikabala was left out for a month with a thigh injury. Shikabala travelled to Egypt to get his treatment back home but he failed to return to Dubai on time when he was supposed to. The club was disappointed with his late return, which came days after originally anticipated.

After weeks of speculation and rumors, Al Wasl had ended Shikabala's loan contract from Zamalek.

Family, Dating & Relationship Status

Shikabala's personal life has sparked interest over the years. While specific details about his family remain relatively private, he is known to be married. Shikabala's relationship status appears to be stable, having tied the knot a few years ago. He has expressed the importance of family in his life, often sharing glimpses of his personal experiences through social media. As of 2025, there has been no public information regarding any recent changes in his relationship status.

Net Worth and Salary

As of 2025, Shikabala's estimated net worth is around $5 million. His earnings are attributed to his successful football career, endorsements, and various sponsorships. While precise figures regarding his salary may fluctuate based on contracts and endorsements, it is believed that Shikabala earns a respectable income, bolstered by his brand value within the sport.

As the 2013–14 Egyptian Premier League season was approaching in late December 2013, Shikabala caused yet more controversy by not showing up for training and threatening to terminate his contract with Zamalek unless he was paid his late wages over the past 3 years (from January 2011 to January 2014), which all accumulated to about 5.5 million Egy

ptian Pounds (almost 791,000 US dollars).

On 5 January 2014, Shikabala officially terminated his contract with Zamalek as the Zamalek board was unable to both pay his late wages and convince him to stay at the club. Many of the Zamalek fans were angry with Shikabala's abrupt departure.

There were many rumors however linking Shikabala to many clubs in Europe after putting fine displays for Zamalek over the years and during his loan spell at Al Wasl.

After weeks of speculation about resigning for Zamalek or leaving, Shikabala, due to his love for his boyhood club, decided to sign with Zamalek and leave through the club so that Zamalek can benefit financially from his sale to help solve the financial problems the club was facing.

The Zamalek board agreed to sell Shikabala at the end of the January transfer window for the proper price.

Career, Business and Investments

Shikabala's football career has been illustrious, marked by numerous accolades at both club and international levels. After starting with Al Zamalek SC, he had stints in Europe, notably in Portugal and the UAE. His playing style has been celebrated for its creativity, technical skills, and strategic play. As he approaches the end of his playing days, Shikabala has shown interest in business ventures, including sports academies aimed at nurturing future talents in Egypt. His investments may also extend to endorsements and collaborations with various sports brands.

Social Network

Shikabala is quite active on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where he shares snippets of his life, both on and off the field. His following continues to grow as fans eagerly await his updates about his career and personal ventures. Engaging with fans, he often conducts Q&A sessions and shares moments with his family and teammates, showcasing a more personal side to his public persona.

Shikabala has been a Zamalek fan favorite and the team's biggest star since returning to the team in 2007. The ultras adore him and the management refused numerous offers for him notably from Anderlecht and made him the highest paid player in the history of Egypt.

Shikabala has been famous for his skills against alahly the fans adore him and the entire team is built around him. But his latest act of indiscipline was against former coach and club icon Hassan Shehata when he inexplicably had an altercation with him after being substituted.

Shehata decided to freeze him out of the squad and asked to have him sold immediately, though the Zamalek board has been hesitant so far and are trying to find a solution to keep Shikabala with Zamalek.On 27 June 2012, Zamalek had agreed to a loan offer from Italian Serie A side Napoli for 1.8 million Euros (13.5 million Egyptian pounds).

The loan deal would last one year, with the option to permanently sign Shikabala after the 2012–13 season. A few days later, Napoli failed to comment on the deal and this sparked controversy. Napoli stated that they only have interest in the player but they hadn't made a formal offer while the Napoli coach stated they know nothing about the deal.

Reports in the Italian media revealed that this is just another rumour that even Italian mercato expert Gianluca Di Marzio has called it an "April fool that is two months late". Zamalek then stated that Napoli had failed to send agent to Cairo to officially sign Shikabala on the agreed upon deadline and the deal fell through.

There was still speculation over whether Napoli would send an official offer for Shikabala throughout the 2012 summer transfer window.

Several reports stated that Qatari Lekhwiya SC, Saudi Al Shabab and Ittihad Jeddah, Romanian Vaslui, German VfB Stuttgart, Spanish Espanyol, Napoli and their Italian counterparts Udinese were all battling for Shikabala's signature.

Education

Shikabala's education background is somewhat overshadowed by his football career. While specific details about his academic pursuits remain private, he has often emphasized the importance of education alongside sports. Many in the sport admire him not just for his athletic ability but also for being a role model, inspiring many young athletes to balance their education with their sporting dreams.

In conclusion, Shikabala's life in 2025 is a blend of national pride, personal milestones, and professional achievements. As he navigates the later years of his football career, fans can continue to expect remarkable performances and possibly a transition into broader roles within the sport.