Omar Marmoush is an Egyptian footballer born in 1999, known for his versatility as a forward and left winger.
He was born to Egyptian Canadian parents and holds dual citizenship, having spent part of his childhood in Canada before returning to Egypt.
Marmoush made his professional debut for Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League at just 17 years old.
Biography
Early Life
Omar Khaled Mohamed Abdelsalam Marmoush was born on February 7, 1999, in Cairo, Egypt, to Egyptian Canadian parents who lived in Canada for six years before returning to Cairo. This unique background granted him dual citizenship in Egypt and Canada. Growing up in the Maadi district of Cairo, he attended the American International School in Egypt, where he began nurturing his passion for football at a young age. At just six years old, he joined the Wadi Degla youth academy, setting the stage for his future career.
Career
Marmoush made his professional debut for Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League on July 8, 2016, and quickly established himself as a promising talent. After scoring two goals in sixteen appearances, he moved to VfL Wolfsburg II in 2017. His breakthrough came on May 26, 2020, when he debuted for VfL Wolfsburg in a Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. Over the years, he has had several loan spells, including stints at FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart, where he showcased his skills and earned accolades such as Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.
In 2023, Marmoush signed with Eintracht Frankfurt, and he is currently on loan to Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City. His international career began with the Egypt national under-20 and under-23 teams, and he made his senior debut on October 8, 2021, scoring the winning goal against Libya. He has since played a vital role in Egypt's campaigns in various tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations.
Personal Life
Marmoush is a devout Muslim, often seen performing sujud after scoring goals, reflecting his faith. He is also trilingual, fluent in Arabic, German, and English, which enhances his communication on and off the pitch. His diverse background and experiences have shaped him into a well-rounded individual both in his personal life and professional career.
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Career & Clubs
Wadi Degla
Marmoush made his professional debut for Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League on 8 July 2016, coming on as a substitute in the match against Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, which finished as a 3–2 win. In total, he made sixteen league appearances for Wadi Degla and scored two goals, before moving to VfL Wolfsburg II in 2017.
VfL Wolfsburg
On 26 May 2020, Marmoush made his professional debut for Wolfsburg in their 4–1 Bundesliga win over Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena. Marmoush signed his first professional contract for the club on 23 June. On 5 August 2020, he made his European debut in a 3–0 defeat (5–1 aggregate) against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. Marmoush returned to Wolfsburg after his breakthrough Bundesliga season with Stuttgart. On 5 January 2021, Marmoush was loaned to FC St. Pauli for the remainder of the season. He played 21 games and scored seven goals for the club. On 30 August 2021, Marmoush was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season. He scored a last minute equaliser against Eintracht Frankfurt on his debut. He was later named Bundesliga rookie of the month for September 2021. On 11 December 2021, Marmoush faced his parent club Wolfsburg and assisted Konstantinos Mavropanos's goal and in the 79th minute, Marmoush stepped up to take a penalty and he missed by hitting his panenka attempt off the crossbar. Marmoush was also named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for March 2022. He…
Marmoush was eligible to play for Egypt and Canada, due to him also holding Canadian citizenship, before becoming cap-tied with the Egypt national team in October 2021. Marmoush was included in Egypt's squad for the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Zambia. He made two appearances during the tournament, in which Egypt were eliminated in the group stage. On 8 October 2021, Marmoush made his debut for the Egypt national team and scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Libya. On 29 December 2021, Marmoush was named in Egypt's 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He played in all three group stage matches, as well as all four knockout ties en route to the final against Senegal, which ended in a 4–2 loss on penalties for Egypt. On 19 March 2022, Marmoush was called up for Egypt's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification third round matches against Senegal. He played in both matches as Egypt were defeated 3–1 on penalties and knocked out of World Cup contention. On 27 September, Marmoush scored the opening goal as Egypt beat Liberia 3–0 in a friendly match. On 24 March 2023, Marmoush scored the second goal for Egypt in a 2–0 victory over Malawi during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Four days later, he scored in a 4–0 away victory over the same opponent. At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Marmoush scored the equaliser in a 2–2 draw against Ghana to help Egypt qualify for the last 16. On 2 December 2025, Marmoush was called up to the Egypt squad for the 2025…
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- VfL Wolfsburg (2020–2023)
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- VfL Wolfsburg II (2017–2020)
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- FC St. Pauli (2021–2021)
- Club
- Egypt national under-20 football team (2017–2017)
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- Egypt national under-23 football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- Wadi Degla SC (2016–2017)
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- VfB Stuttgart (2021–2022)
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- Eintracht Frankfurt (2023–2025)
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- Egypt men's national football team (2021–)
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- Manchester City F.C. (2025–)
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- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Egypt
Personal
Marmoush was born on 7 February, 1999 in Cairo, Egypt to Egyptian Canadian parents who lived in Canada for six years before resettling in Cairo, therefore making him a dual Egyptian citizen and Canadian citizen. He grew up in Maadi, a district of Cairo, and attended the American International School in Egypt. At age six, he started playing youth football with the Wadi Degla youth academy.
Marmoush is a Muslim, and is often seen doing the sujud after scoring a goal. He is a trilingual who speaks fluent Arabic, German, and English.
Clubs
- Egypt men's national football team2021current
- Manchester City F.C.2025current
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2026current
- Wadi Degla SC2016–2017
- Egypt national under-20 football team2017–2017
- VfL Wolfsburg II2017–2020
- Egypt national under-23 football team2019–2019
- VfL Wolfsburg2020–2023
- FC St. Pauli2021–2021
- VfB Stuttgart2021–2022
- Eintracht Frankfurt2023–2025
Played together with
Aaron HuntVfL Wolfsburg · 2014–2015
Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Abdallah El SaidEgypt men's national football team · 2008–2022
Abdelrahman FawzyEgypt men's national football team- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Adam ClaytonManchester City F.C. · 2008–2010
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam JohnsonManchester City F.C. · 2010–2012
Adam SmithTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2008–2014
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Omar Khaled Mohamed Abdelsalam Marmoush is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Manchester City, and the Egypt national team.
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