Karim Zekri

Karim Zekri
Personal information
Date of birth	May 10, 1985 (age 36)
Place of birth	Port Said, Egypt
Height	193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Center back
Senior career*
Years	Team
2005–2007	Al-Masry
2007–2009	Zamalek SC
2009–2011	Petrojet
2011–?	Al-Masry
2012–2013	→ Bani Sweif (loan)
National team
2003–2005	Egypt U21
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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[]

Egyptian Cup (2008)

References[]

^ "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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[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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Personal information
Date of birth	(1985-05-10) May 10, 1985 (age 36)
Place of birth	Port Said, Egypt
Height	193 cm (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)
National team
2003–2005	Egypt U21	-	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only