Karim Zekri

Karim Zekri (Arabic: كريم ذكري‎) is an Egyptian footballer who plays as a center back.[1]

Karim Zekri
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-05-10) May 10, 1985
Place of birth Port Said, Egypt
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Center back
Club information
Current team
 Bani Sweif
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)
National team
2005–2007 Egypt U21 - (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

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

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

Karim is the twin brother of striker Mohamed Zekri.

Honors

with Zamalek
  • Egyptian Cup (2008)
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References
  1. "Karim Zekri". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  2. "Egyptian police incited massacre at stadium, say angry footballers". The Observer. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  3. 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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