Mostafa Ziko is Egypt’s breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a left winger who spent years grinding through the Egyptian football pyramid before his talent finally earned its moment on the world stage.
This article covers everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, contract at Pyramids FC, and career earnings.
Mostafa Ziko Biography
| Full Name | Mostafa Mohamed Zaky Abdelraouf |
| Date of Birth | April 27, 1997 |
| Age (2026) | 29 |
| Place of Birth | Shebeen El Kom, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Position | Left Winger |
| Current Club | Pyramids FC (Egyptian Premier League) |
| Contract Expires | June 30, 2029 |
| Turned Professional | 2016 |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$700,000 (estimate) |
| Estimated Annual Salary | ~$180,000 (estimate) |
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Early Life and Career
Mostafa Mohamed Zaky Abdelraouf was born on April 27, 1997, in Shebeen El Kom, a city in the Nile Delta region of Egypt.
His upbringing was shaped as much by personal hardship as it was by football. His father, Mohamed Zaky Abdelraouf, passed away when Mostafa was just 11 years old, leaving a significant void in the family.
The nickname “Ziko” has roots in his father’s deep admiration for Brazilian legend Zico — one of the greatest players in Flamengo’s history.
His older brother, Abdelraouf, who was also a promising footballer, stepped away from his own playing career to help support the family after their father’s death.
It was Abdelraouf who originally carried the Ziko nickname before passing it on to Mostafa when he retired from the sport.
Ziko developed through the youth setup at Shebin El Kom Horreya FC, a local club in his hometown. He made his professional debut in March 2016 in an Egypt Cup match, still a teenager with raw talent but a long road ahead.
Unlike many Egyptian stars who emerge through powerhouses like Al Ahly or Zamalek, Ziko’s journey took him through Egypt’s less-celebrated football corridors, where he built the resilience that would eventually define his career.
He spent years in the lower tiers of Egyptian football, developing his pace, directness, and one-on-one dribbling ability before the top flight finally came calling. His late bloomer status has only made his story more compelling to Egyptian football fans.
Professional Career
After his early years at Shebin El Kom Horreya, Ziko joined Alexandria Border Guard FC (known as Haras El Hodoud) on July 1, 2020.
He spent three seasons there, working his way into the Egyptian Premier League and steadily refining his game as a left winger capable of cutting inside or driving wide.
The defining turn in his career came in August 2023, when Transfermarkt records show Ziko joined ZED FC in a deal valued at approximately €591,000.
At ZED, he stopped being a quiet development story and became a genuine Egyptian Premier League threat.
He scored 13 goals and provided 2 assists across 39 appearances in the 2023-24 season, before adding 6 goals and 3 assists in 24 league appearances the following campaign — a haul that made him ZED’s top scorer and attracted serious interest from Zamalek and Gulf clubs.
Pyramids FC won the race for his signature in August 2025. The club, which had just claimed their first-ever CAF Champions League title, signed Ziko on a four-year deal.
The move was the biggest of his career, opening the door to CAF continental competition and eventually the international stage.
In his debut season at Pyramids, he delivered 14 goals and 4 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions, helping the club win the Egypt Cup, the CAF Super Cup, and the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup.
Ziko made his Egypt national team debut on May 28, 2026, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 friendly win over Russia.
He was named in Egypt’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by head coach Hossam Hassan, marking the culmination of a career built on patience and persistence.
At the tournament, he scored and assisted in Egypt’s historic 3-1 win over New Zealand — their first-ever World Cup victory — and added another goal against Brazil.
Mostafa Ziko Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Mostafa Ziko has an estimated net worth of approximately $700,000.
This figure is an estimate based on his verified career trajectory, salary levels in the Egyptian Premier League, and transfer valuations — as no official financial disclosures exist for players in Egypt’s domestic league.
He built this wealth over a decade of professional football, the bulk of which was earned in his more recent and higher-paid seasons at ZED FC and Pyramids FC.
Contract
Ziko signed with Pyramids FC on August 1, 2025. His contract runs until June 30, 2029, giving Pyramids four years of stability with one of the Egyptian Premier League’s most effective attacking players.
The club paid a transfer fee of approximately €631,000 to secure him from ZED FC — a significant investment by domestic Egyptian standards.
The four-year deal reflects the club’s long-term confidence in Ziko’s ability to contribute at both domestic and continental level.
Pyramids have been one of Egypt’s most ambitious clubs in recent years, and a player of Ziko’s profile fits squarely into that ambition.
Salary
Egyptian Premier League salaries are not publicly disclosed, so the figures below represent realistic estimates based on market value data, transfer fees, and the general pay structure at Pyramids FC — one of the better-resourced clubs in African football.
Based on his current market value of €1.80 million as tracked by FotMob and the financial profile of Pyramids FC, Ziko’s annual salary is estimated at approximately $180,000 per year — placing him among the upper tier of earners in the Egyptian Premier League.
At previous clubs like ZED FC and Haras El Hodoud, his earnings would have been considerably lower, likely in the range of $40,000–$80,000 per year.
Career Earnings by Year (Estimated)
| Season | Club | Estimated Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020 | Shebin El Kom Horreya / Early Career | ~$15,000–$25,000/yr (estimate) |
| 2020–2021 | Alexandria Border Guard FC | ~$30,000 (estimate) |
| 2021–2022 | Alexandria Border Guard FC | ~$35,000 (estimate) |
| 2022–2023 | Haras El Hodoud | ~$50,000 (estimate) |
| 2023–2024 | ZED FC | ~$80,000 (estimate) |
| 2024–2025 | ZED FC | ~$100,000 (estimate) |
| 2025–2026 | Pyramids FC | ~$180,000 (estimate) |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Shebin El Kom Horreya | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–2023 | Alexandria Border Guard / Haras El Hodoud | Data unavailable | — | — |
| 2023–24 | ZED FC | 39 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | ZED FC | 24 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025–26 | Pyramids FC | 41 | 14 | 4 |
| Egypt National Team | ||||
| 2026 | Egypt | 4+ | 3 | 1+ |
FAQs
What is Mostafa Ziko’s net worth?
Mostafa Ziko’s net worth is estimated at approximately $700,000. This estimate is based on his verified career earnings, salary levels at Pyramids FC and previous Egyptian clubs, and transfer valuations — no official figure has been disclosed publicly.
How much does Mostafa Ziko earn at Pyramids FC?
Ziko’s salary at Pyramids FC is estimated at around $180,000 per year. Egyptian Premier League clubs do not publicly disclose wages, so this figure is based on his transfer value and the club’s general pay structure.
When did Mostafa Ziko sign for Pyramids FC?
He joined Pyramids FC on August 1, 2025, on a contract running until June 30, 2029. Transfermarkt puts the transfer fee at approximately €631,000.
Why is Mostafa Ziko called “Ziko”?
His nickname comes from his father’s admiration for Brazilian icon Zico of Flamengo. His older brother originally used the nickname and passed it to Mostafa when he retired. Ziko scored against Brazil in a World Cup warm-up, which prompted the original Brazilian Zico to congratulate him via video message.
How many goals did Mostafa Ziko score at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Ziko scored at least three goals at the 2026 World Cup, including a goal and an assist in Egypt’s historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand — their first-ever World Cup win — and a goal against Brazil.
