Official: Zamalek sign Palestinian star Oday Dabbagh from Charleroi

Zamalek SC have officially announced the signing of Palestinian international Oday Dabbagh on a four-year contract from Belgian side Charleroi, as part of the club’s busy summer transfer window.

The 26-year-old forward finalized the move after a meeting with Zamalek’s sporting director John Edward, where both parties agreed on all contractual and transfer details with Charleroi.

The Palestinian forward featured in 31 matches last season for both Charleroi and Aberdeen, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist.

Dabbagh brings a wealth of experience and a winning pedigree, having enjoyed success across multiple leagues. His honors include:

• Scottish Cup Winner (2024/25) – with Aberdeen FC

• Kuwait Premier League Champion (2020/21) – with Al-Arabi SC

• Kuwait Super Cup Winner (2018/19) – with Qadsia SC

• Palestinian West Bank Premier League Champion (3x) – with Hilal Al-Quds Club (2017, 2018, 2019)

• Palestinian Cup Winner (2017/18) – with Hilal Al-Quds Club

Dabbagh is the first Palestinian player to score in European competitions and is also the all-time top scorer for the Palestine national team. He also became the first Palestinian to win a title in Europe after helping Aberdeen clinch the Scottish Cup last season.

Zamalek’s Summer Business So Far

Dabbagh is the latest addition to a revamped Zamalek squad, which has already welcomed several new faces this summer:

• Mehdi Soliman – goalkeeper, free transfer (from Al Ittihad Alexandria) – 2-year deal

• Chico Banza – Angolan winger, from Estrela da Amadora (Portugal) – 4-year deal

• Amr Nasser – forward, from Pharco – 5-year deal

• Ahmed Sherif – forward, from Pharco – 5-year deal

• Adam Kayed – Palestinian winger, free transfer – 3-year deal

• Abdelhamid Maali – Moroccan defender, from Ittihad Tanger – 5-year deal

• Ahmed Rabie – midfielder, from National Bank FC – 5-year deal

• Mohamed Ismail – defender, from ZED FC – 5-year deal

• Abdallah El-Said – contract renewed for 2 more seasons