Mostafa Ziko’s move to Pyramids FC in August 2025 is the latest step in a career built patiently through Egypt’s domestic game. The 29-year-old winger, now a member of the Egypt national team, arrived at Pyramids FC on a long-term contract after a breakout spell at ZED FC.
For Zico Egypt, the story is not just about a transfer. It is about a player who spent years with Gomhoriat Shebin and Haras El Hodoud before making the jump to one of the country’s bigger clubs. Born on April 27, 1997, and standing 1.79 meters tall, he has worked his way into the conversation as an emerging attacking option in the Egyptian Premier League.
Why the August move matters
The transfer to Pyramids FC in August 2025 represents a significant career step for a player whose rise has been shaped by persistence. His nickname is linked to his father’s admiration for Zico, and that connection has followed him throughout his journey from the lower reaches of the domestic leagues to the national team.
When Mostafa Ziko was 11 years old, his father, Mohamed Zaky Abdelraouf, died. That detail adds another layer to a career defined by resilience. Now at Pyramids FC, the winger has the chance to build on the form that earned him recognition at ZED FC and to show that he can contribute at a higher level.
What Pyramids FC are getting
In simple terms, Pyramids FC are signing a wide player who has climbed steadily rather than suddenly. He is an offensive presence who can point to years of experience in Egypt and a route that has taken him from Gomhoriat Shebin and Haras El Hodoud to ZED FC and now to Pyramids FC.
For supporters, the key question is whether he can turn that momentum into consistent performances. At 29, he is not a project player. He is arriving at a stage where the expectations are clearer: deliver in the Egyptian Premier League, adapt quickly, and justify the long-term faith shown by the club.
