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Omar Marmoush

Omar Marmoush is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester City and the Egypt national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Omar Marmoush is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester City and the Egypt national team. Born in Cairo in 1999, he came through Wadi Degla before moving to Germany, where he played for Wolfsburg, St. Pauli, Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt before joining Manchester City in 2025.

Early life and youth career

Marmoush was born in Cairo and trained in the Wadi Degla youth academy. He moved into senior football with Wadi Degla as a teenager.

Club career

After leaving Egypt, Marmoush joined Wolfsburg in Germany and later spent time on loan at St. Pauli and Stuttgart. He then moved to Eintracht Frankfurt before transferring to Manchester City in 2025.

International career

Marmoush represents Egypt and has played for the senior national team since 2021. He scored on his debut and has since become an established attacking option.

Playing style

He is primarily a forward and can play across attacking positions. Sources describe him as quick, strong and effective both as a scorer and creator.

Key facts

  • Marmoush made his professional debut for Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League on 8 July 2016.
  • He moved to Germany in 2017 and developed in the Wolfsburg system before gaining senior experience there and on loan at St. Pauli and Stuttgart.
  • He joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 and became one of the Bundesliga's most productive attackers.
  • Marmoush signed for Manchester City in January 2025 on a deal running until 2029.
  • He made his senior debut for Egypt on 8 October 2021 and scored in that match against Libya.
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Canadian context

Marmoush is relevant to Canadian readers as a high-profile Egyptian forward in a major European league, with potential interest for fans following the Premier League and international football. There is no strong Canada-specific biographical link in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Omar Marmoush?
He is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester City and the Egypt national team.
When was Omar Marmoush born?
He was born on 7 February 1999 in Cairo, Egypt.
Which clubs has Omar Marmoush played for?
He has played for Wadi Degla, Wolfsburg, St. Pauli, Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt and Manchester City.
What position does Omar Marmoush play?
He is a forward and can also operate on either attacking flank.
When did he debut for Egypt?
He made his senior debut for Egypt on 8 October 2021 and scored the winning goal against Libya.
When did he join Manchester City?
He joined Manchester City in January 2025 on a long-term contract through 2029.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Marmoush
    Supports: Professional debut for Wadi Degla and early club history
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/303745/omar-marmoush
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, birthdate
  3. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/who-is-omar-marmoush-eintracht-frankfurt-egypt-canada-forward-salah-davies-17290
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, youth academy, move to Wolfsburg, Egypt appearances
  4. Manchester City — https://www.mancity.com/players/omar-marmoush
    Supports: Transfer to Manchester City, squad number, debut for Egypt
  5. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Marmoush
    Supports: Transfer to Manchester City in January 2025 and contract through June 2029