Karim Zekri
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 10, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Said, Egypt | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Center back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2007 | Al-Masry | ? | (4) |
| 2007–2009 | Zamalek SC | ? | (?) |
| 2009–2011 | Petrojet | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–? | Al-Masry | 17 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Bani Sweif (loan) | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Egypt U21 | - | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Karim Zekri (Arabic: كريم ذكري) was an Egyptian footballer.[1]
Career
[edit]Zekri is currently the club captain of Al-Masry. Zekri made his name at Al-Masry, and became renowned for his good heading and marking ability.
As the captain of the Egyptian Under-21 national team, he reportedly turned down offers from Al Ahly to join Zamalek SC, the club he supports. He then joined Petrojet before returning to his original team, Al-Masry, where he is the fan favourite.
After controversy about Al-Masry's league status in 2012, he signed for Telephonat Bani Sweif on loan before returning in summer 2013.
Port Said Stadium disaster
[edit]At the time of the Port Said Stadium disaster which led to over 70 deaths, Zekri was captain of the home team Al-Masry. After the massacre, Zekri went on record saying that the police, army and ex-regime all incited the massacre.[2][3]
Personal
[edit]Karim is the twin brother of striker Mohamed Zekri.
Honors
[edit]with Zamalek
[edit]- Egyptian Cup (2008)
References
[edit]- ^ "Karim Zekri". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ "Egyptian police incited massacre at stadium, say angry footballers". The Observer. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- ^ Issa, Islam (4 February 2012). "The Twin Towers of Port Said: Exclusive Interview with Al-Masry stars, the Zekri brothers". Comment Middle East. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
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