Mohamed Ali Aboel Yazid Shawky (Arabic: محمد علي أبو اليزيد شوقي; born 5 October 1981) is an Egyptian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

[4] He made his Boro debut against Tottenham Hotspur on 26 September 2007 in the 3rd round of the 2007–08 League Cup.

Hampered by injuries during his first season, Shawky played central midfield in Middlesbrough's opening premier league game of the 2008–09 season against Tottenham Hotspur which Middlesbrough won 2–1.

[5] In June 2010, he and the club ended the contract by mutual consent, allowing Shawky to return to Egypt, joining Al Ahly.

He joined El Mokawloon SC in 2015 that played in Egyptian Premier League During the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, he scored Egypt's second goal against Brazil in the group stage's opening game.