Ahmed made his competitive debut for Al Ahly against Ismaily in season 2007–08 and it was 1-1 draw after Essam El-Hadary departure to FC Sion and Amir Abdelhamid's injury.

Ahmed Adel was selected to play for Egypt at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands.

[2] In the 2009–10 season, under new coach Hossam El Badry, Ahmed Adel was chosen as the regular keeper for the team.

When Al Ahly signed Sherif Ekramy halfway through the 2009–10 season, and he no longer became part of the starting eleven.

He made some appearances due to Sherif Ekramy's injury - but is no longer a regular starter.