Karim Kerkar: profile
Karim Kerkar (born 3 January 1977 in Givors, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kerkar's senior club career began in 1997 at FC Gueugnon. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries between 1997 and 2013. His most appearances came at Le Havre AC (1999–2002), where he made 57 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 139 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Kerkar represented Algeria (1998–2004), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Givors has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Khaled Lemmouchia and Salim Kerkar.
Nationality explained: Why does Karim Kerkar play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1997–2013 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, United Kingdom, Qatar and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (13 in 139)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 17% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Ajman Club (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Diarra, Fodé Ballo-Touré and Carlos Baleba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 |  FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 43 | 4 |
| 1998 | Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999–2002 | Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | 57 | 3 |
| 2002 |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2003–2004 |  Al-Sailiya Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2004 | Clyde F.C. |
Scottish Professional Football League | 2 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 | Dundee United F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 |  Dubai CSC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2005–2007 | Al-Wahda S.C.C. |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2008–2009 | Dubai CSC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2009–2011 | Emirates Club |
UAE Pro League | 24 | 6 |
| 2011–2013 | Ajman Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 139 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2004 |  Algeria |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Karim Kerkar?
Karim Kerkar was born on 3 January 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Karim Kerkar born?
Karim Kerkar was born in Givors, France.
Which national team does Karim Kerkar play for?
Karim Kerkar played international football for Algeria. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Karim Kerkar played for?
Karim Kerkar's recorded clubs are FC Gueugnon, Le Havre AC, Manchester City F.C., Al-Sailiya Sports Club, Clyde F.C., Dundee United F.C., Dubai CSC, Al-Wahda S.C.C., Emirates Club and Ajman Club.
How tall is Karim Kerkar?
Karim Kerkar is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Karim Kerkar play?
Karim Kerkar played as a midfielder.
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