Karim Zekri Explained

Karim Zekri
Birth Date:10 May 1985
Birth Place:Port Said, Egypt
Height:1.93 m
Position:Center back
Years1:2005–2007
Years2:2007–2009
Years3:2009–2011
Years4:2011–?
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs4:Al-Masry
Clubs5:Bani Sweif (loan)
Caps1:?
Caps2:?
Caps3:0
Caps4:17
Goals1:4
Goals2:?
Goals3:0
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2003–2005
Nationalteam1:Egypt U21
Nationalcaps1:-
Nationalgoals1:2

Karim Zekri (Arabic: كريم ذكري) was an Egyptian footballer.[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karim Zekri. WorldFootball.net. 30 October 2010.
  2. News: Egyptian police incited massacre at stadium, say angry footballers. The Observer. 5 February 2012. 5 February 2012.
  3. News: Issa. Islam. The Twin Towers of Port Said: Exclusive Interview with Al-Masry stars, the Zekri brothers. Comment Middle East. 4 February 2012. 5 February 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120207065114/http://commentmideast.com/2012/02/the-twin-towers-of-port-said-exclusive-interview-with-al-masry-stars-the-zekri-brothers/. 7 February 2012.