File Photo: Ahly Midfielder Amr El-Sulaya. Photo courtesy of AL-Ahly X account.
The 35-year-old joins Ceramica after nearly a decade with the Cairo giants, where he won 24 major titles and became one of the most decorated players in club history.
El-Sulaya arrived at Ahly in January 2016 from UAE club Al-Shaab and went on to make 342 appearances, scoring 34 goals and providing 29 assists. Renowned for his composure and big-game performances, he played a central role in Ahly’s dominant era.
During his nine-and-a-half-year tenure, El-Sulaya won seven Egyptian Premier League titles, four Egypt Cups, five Egyptian Super Cups, four CAF Champions League trophies, two CAF Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cup bronze medals, and the FIFA African–Asian–Pacific Cup.
He is one of two players in Ahly history to score in three separate CAF Champions League finals — against Espérance (2018), Zamalek (2020), and Kaizer Chiefs (2021).
Ahly paid tribute to El-Sulaya in May, calling him “one of the most loyal and committed players in the club’s history,” and said he may return in a future technical or administrative role. The club also announced plans to honour him in a special ceremony.
For Ceramica, the signing brings leadership and top-level experience to the squad. At the same time, El-Sulaya begins a new chapter looking to leave his mark at a rising Premier League side.
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