The 18-year-old joined Barcelona Atletic in early 2026 on loan from Al Ahly SC and quickly impressed with a series of strong performances at youth level.

His rapid development and impact convinced the club to convert the loan into a permanent transfer as part of Barcelona’s long-term investment strategy in emerging talent.

Abdel Karim is regarded as one of Egypt’s most promising young forwards and is part of the national team setup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.