2020 He helped the club win four consecutive Egyptian Premier League titles (2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 and 2019–20) and two consecutive CAF Champions League titles (2019–20 and 2020–21).
2018 He was selected as the starting goalkeeper for their squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, playing in their opening two matches.
2018 El Shenawy made his international debut for Egypt in March 2018 in a friendly match.
2016 He returned to Al Ahly in July 2016 and then displaced Sherif Ekramy; he is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Africa.