Personal information | |||
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Full name | Shady Said Omar | ||
Date of birth | June 27, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | East Lansing, Michigan, USA | ||
Height | 6'4 in (1.93m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Hilal Matrouh | ||
Youth career | |||
Haslett High School | |||
Michigan Wolves | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2021 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | 43 | (15) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | Ittihad El Shorta | 15 | (9) |
2021 | Lansing Common FC | 16 | (10) |
2022 | Lansing City | 7 | (2) |
2022 | Tala'ea El-Geish | 3 | (0) |
2022 | Hilal Matrouh | 6 | (4) |
2023 | Kalamazoo FC | 9 | (1) |
2023 | Inter Detroit | 8 | (8) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Shady Said Omar (Born June 27, 1997) is an Egyptian American professional soccer player who plays as a forward.
From East Lansing, Michigan, Omar displayed strong talent in soccer early on, playing for Haslett High School in Michigan, where he scored 80 goals over four years and earned all-state honors three times. During his youth career, he also played for the Michigan Wolves, a prominent youth soccer club, which helped develop his foundational skills and introduced him to a competitive soccer environment
After high school, Omar attended Eastern Illinois University (EIU) from 2017 to 2021. During his time with the Eastern Illinois Panthers , he emerged as a key player, known for his leadership, resilience, and significant contributions on the field. Shady Omar suffered an injury early in his final season at EIU.
Began competing for the Under-21's, was shortly promoted to the senior team, gaining experience in the Egyptian Premier League. Omar had an early professional stint with Ittihad El Shorta in the Egyptian Premier League, where he gained valuable experience in domestic competition.
After graduating, Omar joined Lansing Common FC, his goal-scoring abilities and energetic playing style quickly made him a fan favorite. Fans affectionately called him "King Tut" due to his Egyptian heritage, and he became known for his lively celebrations . Shady scored the clubs first hat trick which was a historic moment for soccer in Lansing. He went on to win the leagues Golden Boot award, helping Common to a 2nd place finish. Midwest Premier League
Omar played with Lansing City, further extending his experience. His technical skill and forward position continued to make him a valuable asset to the team. Known for his dynamic presence on the field and ability to connect with fans, he played an integral role in the team's strategy. Appeared for Lansing City in 2022 (USL2)
Participated in preseason and professional matches in the Egyptian Premier League, gaining additional experience in Egyptian soccer. Appeared in a friendly against the Egypt National Under-23 Football Team
Competed with Hilal Matrouh, continuing his career in the Egyptian second division. Played against various clubs in Egypt, scoring his first goal in a Exhibition match against El-Gouna FC.
Appeared for Kalamazoo FC in 2023 (USL2) Played in competitive matches, continuing to showcase his forward skills in the US soccer landscape.
Appeared for Inter Detroit in 2023 (UPSL) winning the Golden Boot for the Midwest East Division.
Omar primarily plays as a forward and is known for his technical skill, goal-scoring ability, and leadership on the field. His experience in both American and Egyptian soccer has given him a unique playing style that blends physicality with technical finesse.
Omar has expressed a deep passion for soccer and a dedication to improvement. Known for engaging with fans and teammates, he thrives in competitive, high-energy environments. His commitment to the game and his popularity among fans have earned him respect and admiration
As of 2023, Omar is recovering from a major knee injury , he was last playing for Hilal Matrouh in Egypt. He continues to explore new opportunities within Egyptian and international soccer settings He has degrees in Business, Psychology and a medical background through the University of Michigan Medical School.
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1. [Eastern Illinois Profile](https://eiupanthers.com/sporter/roster/shady-omar/7699)
2. [The Daily Eastern News - Shady Omar's Journey](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2019/11/20/omar-ready-for-next-step-in-his-journey/)
3. [Lansing State Journal - Omar’s Impact at Lansing Common FC](https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2021/07/02/shady-omar-soccer-lansing-common-eastern-illinois/7798970002/)
4. [USL League Two Roster - Shady Omar](https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster/show/6958551?subseason=800197)
5. [Football Transfers - Shady Omar Profile](https://www.footballtransfers.com/us/players/shady-omar)
6. [Facebook - Shady Omar Highlights](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1556783154721484)
7.[Lansing State Journal] https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2021/07/02/shady-omar-soccer-lansing-common-eastern-illinois/7798970002/
8.[Lansing State Journal] https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2022/05/12/lansing-city-football-schedule-roster-usl-league-two-soccer/9707561002/
9. [Lansing State Journal] https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/10/14/haslett-blanks-lansing-eastern-district-soccer-opener/17245691/
10. [Lansing State Journal] https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/11/12/lsj-boys-soccer-dream-team/18946181/
11.[UPSL] https://premier.upsl.com/matches/inter-detroit-54582-vs-pass-fc-pro-827954-10-07-2023/
12. https://lansingcommonfc.com/match-report-inter-detroit/
13. [Midwest Premier League X] https://x.com/midwestpl/status/1438185850865532932
14. [Shady Omar - Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/shady-omar-/
15. [Daily Eastern News] https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/tag/shady-omar/
16. [ESPN] https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/329594/shady-omar