Name: Mohamed Elneny
- Full name: Mohamed Naser Elsayed Elneny
- Date of birth: July 11, 1992
- Place of birth: El Mahalla El Kubra, Egypt
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
- Preferred foot: Right
Club career (highlights):
- El Mokawloon (Arab Contractors) — Youth and early senior career in Egypt.
- Basel (Switzerland) — Moved to FC Basel in 2013; won Swiss Super League titles and featured in European competition.
- Arsenal (England) — Joined Arsenal in January 2016. Known for his work rate, tactical discipline, passing and ball retention. Contributed in Premier League, FA Cup campaigns, and European matches. Served both as a starter and valuable squad/rotation player across multiple seasons.
- Loan spells: Had a loan to Besiktas (Turkey) in the 2019–2020 season.
- Later career: After his time at Arsenal, Elneny returned to the Egyptian national team setup and had further club movements; please check latest sources for current club if needed.
International career:
- Long-serving member and captain at times of the Egypt national team (the Pharaohs).
- Represented Egypt at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying/related cycles.
Playing style and strengths:
- Strong positional sense as a holding or box-to-box midfielder.
- Good stamina and work rate; reliable in pressing and defensive cover.
- Accurate short passing and ability to recycle possession under pressure.
- Set-piece taker on occasions and calm under pressure.
Honours (selected):
- Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel.
- FA Cup winner with Arsenal (part of squad during cup-winning campaigns).
- Various domestic and international appearances and honours with Egypt youth and senior teams.
Notable facts:
- Known for professional demeanour and leadership qualities on and off the pitch.
- Popular among Arsenal supporters for dependable performances and team-first attitude.
For the most up-to-date club, appearance and goal statistics, consult current sports databases or the official club/national team sites.