El Mehdi Karnas: profile
El Mehdi Karnas (born 12 March 1990 in El Jadida, Morocco) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a wing half for FUS de Rabat.
Karnas made the step into senior football with Difaa Hassani El Jadidi in 2009. He has played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at Difaa Hassani El Jadidi (2009–2014), where he made 83 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 207 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Karnas has represented Morocco (2011–present), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal.
El Jadida has produced 19 footballers in our database, including Haytam Manaout, Mohamed Nahiri and Adil Karrouchi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Morocco and Norway
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (18 in 207)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 52% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- FUS de Rabat (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Serhou Guirassy, Shehu Abdullahi and Amdy Faye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 |  Difaa Hassani El Jadidi |
Botola Pro 1 | 83 | 2 |
| 2014 |  Aalesunds FK |
Eliteserien | 13 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | FAR Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018–2021 | Difaa Hassani El Jadidi |
Botola Pro 1 | 65 | 12 |
| 2021– | FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | 29 | 4 |
| Total | 207 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Morocco |
Senior | 5 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is El Mehdi Karnas?
El Mehdi Karnas was born on 12 March 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was El Mehdi Karnas born?
El Mehdi Karnas was born in El Jadida, Morocco.
Which national team does El Mehdi Karnas play for?
El Mehdi Karnas plays international football for Morocco. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has El Mehdi Karnas played for?
El Mehdi Karnas's recorded clubs are Difaa Hassani El Jadidi, Aalesunds FK, FAR Rabat and FUS de Rabat.
What team does El Mehdi Karnas play for now?
According to the latest data, El Mehdi Karnas plays for FUS de Rabat.
How tall is El Mehdi Karnas?
El Mehdi Karnas is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does El Mehdi Karnas play?
El Mehdi Karnas plays as a wing half.
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