 Shawky played the first half, with the match ending in a 2–0 win for Tottenham.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.On 8 January 2010, Shawky signed a -year contract with Kayserispor.