Karim Zekri

Karim Zekri
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-05-10) May 10, 1985 (age 39)
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)
2012–2013Bani 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

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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

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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

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Karim is the twin brother of striker Mohamed Zekri.

Honors

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with Zamalek

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References

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  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.