Egyptian goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir of Al Ahly is being linked with a switch to LaLiga side Real Sociedad, with the 26-year-old reportedly under consideration as the Spanish club assess low-cost options in goal.
Shobeir, born in Giza on 15 May 2000 and standing at 1.85m, is valued at €1.20m on Transfermarkt, a figure that would represent a relatively modest outlay for a European top-flight side. With his contract situation at Al Ahly not publicly disclosed and no expiry date listed, speculation has grown that the Cairo giants could face a decision over whether to cash in now or risk the player running down his deal and edging towards potential free-agent status in a future window.
The Al Ahly No 31, a right-footed goalkeeper who has come through the ranks at the Egyptian Premier League champions, has been part of a squad regularly competing for domestic titles and continental honours. While detailed appearance numbers for the current campaign are not listed, Shobeir has featured in Al Ahly’s rotation and has been involved in recent Premier League and African competition fixtures, contributing to a strong defensive record.
On 19 June 2026, the rumour linking Shobeir with Real Sociedad surfaced on Transfermarkt’s database, with the probability of the move marked simply as “?”, underlining that talks – if any – remain at an early and exploratory stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
Any move to San Sebastián would see Shobeir leave Egypt’s Premier League for LaLiga for the first time in his career, trading Al Ahly’s intense domestic and continental spotlight for a league renowned for its technical and tactical demands. If the transfer does materialise, it could prove a pivotal step in shaping his reputation beyond North Africa and opening the door to a longer-term European career at the highest level.
