Islam Adel Kanu

Islam Adel Kanu is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder at Wadi Degla, rated 12.5 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 306th of 349 on scout potential in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (31.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.62 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kanu.

Judged on this season alone, Kanu graded 6 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 24th of 27 of the 27 defensive midfielders in the Premier League, on 0 goals, 0 assists and 2.616 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Kanu, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 13, 25th of 27 of the 27 defensive midfielders in the Premier League. At 32 Kanu is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.

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12.5

Ratingi

25th of 27 defensive midfielders

6.1

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

31.3%

Minutes

limited game time

2.62

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Wadi Degla finished 8th of 21 · a mid-table side

Apps

2.62

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 23 appearances.

Watch points

Game time. Only 31.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 12.5, Kanu carries the 25th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premier League of 27. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.62 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %31.3%

Available fixtures33 of 33

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.616

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Shot conversion %0

Shot accuracy %33.3

Pass accuracy %74

Dribble success %36.8

Cards / 900.388

Foul involvement / 902.325

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 32, Kanu sits on 0.6, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Kanu's projected Rating — 12.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Shots on target2

Shots6

Passing

Assists0

Pass accuracy74%

Possession

Successful dribbles7

Dribble success36.8%

Fouls won6

Defending

Tackles16

Interceptions8

Blocks3

Fouls committed18

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

Smouha SC(back from loan)Jul 2023 – now

Wadi DeglaSept 2023 – Jul 2023Free

Wadi Degla(on loan)Jan 2023 – Sept 2023

Smouha SCJul 2022 – Jan 2023Free

PetrojetJul 2019 – Jul 2022

NNogoom El Mostakbal FCJul 2018 – Jul 2019

Al Ittihaduntil Jul 2018

About Islam Adel Kanu

Islam Adel is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder who plays for Wadi Degla, born on September 26, 1993. He is from Egypt. Wadi Degla currently sit 8th of 21 in the Premier League.

This season

In the current season, Islam Adel Kanu has made 23 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 929 minutes, averaging a 6.46 match rating over his last 7 rated games, with 4 yellow cards.

When Islam Adel Kanu plays, Wadi Degla's record this season is 4W-3D-0L — and his match ratings average 6.5 at home against 6.4 on the road.

Recent matches

May 21, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs Masr (45 minutes, 6.3 rating)
May 8, 2026: 2-2 draw away at Petrojet (11 minutes, 6.3 rating)
April 29, 2026: 4-1 win at home vs Al Ittihad (17 minutes, 6.2 rating)
April 25, 2026: 1-0 win away at Haras El Hodood (27 minutes, 6.6 rating)
April 18, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs National Bank of Egypt (20 minutes, 6.9 rating)
April 13, 2026: 0-0 draw away at Ghazl El Mehalla (12 minutes, 6.3 rating)
April 8, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs Pharco (30 minutes, 6.6 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Islam Adel Kanu at 12.5 with a Season form score of 6.1, ranking 306th of 349 defensive midfielders in the Premier League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 2 recorded seasons, Islam Adel Kanu has totalled 24 club appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2025/26, with 23 appearances for Wadi Degla.

Islam Adel Kanu's career has also included time at Smouha SC, Petrojet, NNogoom El Mostakbal FC and Al Ittihad.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Wadi Degla finished 8th of 21 · a mid-table side

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