Medical graduate Mohamed El Desouky makes history with fastest Pro League goal

Mohamed El Desouky, the Farco forward completing his medical internship, has recorded the fastest goal in the Pro League after scoring against Proxy while continuing to balance professional football with his studies.

El Desouky spoke to FilGoal.com about a career shaped by both football and medicine, explaining how he first became involved in the game through street and school football before coaches identified his ability during a school tournament.

At first, his family were reluctant to allow him to join a club or academy.

“I could not go to any academy or club because my family did not want that at the beginning. But the coaches convinced my parents that playing football would help me achieve high grades,” he said.

He began his career with Belqas, but stopped playing for an entire year to concentrate on his education. El Desouky eventually achieved 99% in his studies and secured a place at medical school.

“After that, I started to make greater progress in football. I played another year at Belqas and then moved to Modern Future,” he said.

El Desouky progressed through the Modern Future system and reached the first team under manager Ali Maher. He later joined Nogoom Masr in the Pro League before returning to Belqas City on loan because of his medical studies.

His spell with Belqas City proved to be a significant stage in his development. He helped the team win promotion, finished as their leading scorer and then signed permanently the following season.

“It was a very special experience. I contributed to the team’s promotion and was their top scorer. In the following season, the club signed me permanently and I managed to score 12 goals, becoming the top scorer across all the Premier B groups,” he said.

El Desouky subsequently returned to Modern Sport for one million Egyptian pounds. He was loaned to Al-Sekka Al-Hadid before joining Farco on loan, where he scored in his first appearance.

“I felt I had been treated unfairly when I was told I would be sent out on loan again, but I believe that this was God’s choice and perhaps it was the best thing for me. I moved to Farco and, thank God, scored in my first match for the team. I hope the journey ends with promotion,” he said.

The player said the greatest challenge of his career had been managing the demands of football alongside studying medicine. He is now in the internship period of his medical degree.

“It was very difficult on many occasions, and sometimes I felt that I would not be able to continue, but God always made things easier,” he said.

“Sometimes I would miss an exam because of a match, and sometimes I would miss a match because of an exam, depending on which was more important at the time. I am always under pressure, but I see it as a responsibility. If I was not capable of handling it, God would not have put me in this position.”

El Desouky also credited his family, particularly his mother, with helping him through his career. His father died when he was nine years old.

“My father died when I was nine, and my mother is everything in my life. It is true that she opposed the idea of me playing football when I was young, and that delayed me a lot, but I believe that everything happened for the good and for my benefit. Today, my mother is my biggest supporter in my football career,” he said.

He also expressed his gratitude to the coaches who have supported him, naming Ahmed Eid and his staff, Hossam Awad and his current coach Mohamed Attia.

“I have nothing but appreciation and respect for Ahmed Eid and his staff, Hossam Awad, Mohamed Attia at present, and everyone who has helped me during my journey,” he said.

Despite his medical studies and domestic football commitments, El Desouky’s biggest ambition remains representing his country at a World Cup.

“I have always dreamed of playing in the World Cup and making an impact and leaving my mark there,” he said.

He named former Egypt international Mohamed Aboutrika as his childhood role model and Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah as his current inspiration.

“When I return to my hometown, I feel as though I have won the World Cup because of how much people love me and celebrate even the simplest things. That gives me a great deal of motivation,” he said.

El Desouky dedicated his goals and achievements to his family, including his mother and siblings, as well as his fiancee and friends.

“I am very lucky to have the love of the people in my town. I feel that the whole town is waiting for me to play, travel, return during the holidays and score goals,” he said.