Omar Marmoush

Lore & Background

Marmoush was born in Cairo to Egyptian Canadian parents and holds dual Egyptian and Canadian citizenship. He grew up in Maadi and started youth football at Wadi Degla. He made his professional debut for Wadi Degla in 2016, then moved to VfL Wolfsburg II in 2017. After loans to FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart, he returned to Wolfsburg. On 15 May 2023, it was announced he would join Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer for the 2023–24 season. He scored 16 goals in 37 appearances in his debut season for Frankfurt, attracting interest from Premier League clubs. In the 2024–25 season, he contributed six goals and three assists in September, earning Bundesliga Player of the Month, and completed the first half as second top scorer with 15 goals, breaking the club's Hinrunde record.

Reader's Guide

Marmoush is a forward or left winger known for his pace, dribbling, and set-piece ability. He has scored free-kick goals and penalties for Eintracht Frankfurt. He is a trilingual Muslim who often performs sujud after scoring.

Did You Know?

• Marmoush scored a last-minute equaliser against Eintracht Frankfurt on his debut for VfB Stuttgart.
• He was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for September 2021 and March 2022.
• He scored a brace in Frankfurt's 3–3 draw with Borussia Dortmund and a goal in a 5–1 win against Bayern Munich.
• Marmoush became the third-highest African goal scorer in Bundesliga with 12 goals in the 2023–24 season.