Biography
Who is Karim Rekik?
Early life
Karim Rekik was born in The Hague, Netherlands, on December 2, 1994. His father was born in Tunisia and his mother worked as a Dutch primary school teaching assistant. He grew up with a younger brother named Omar, who also pursued a career as a professional football player.
Karim began playing football at a young age by joining Scheveningen in 1999. He later moved to the youth academy at Feyenoord, where he spent nine years developing his skills before making the transition to professional football in England.
Club career
In 2011, Karim signed professional terms with Premier League side Manchester City after moving from Feyenoord. During his time with Manchester City, he made his official first team debut in September 2011 against Birmingham City in the League Cup. This appearance made him the youngest overseas player to feature in a senior game for the club at the age of sixteen years and two hundred ninety-four days.
To gain first team experience, Karim spent time on loan with several different clubs. He joined Portsmouth in March 2012 for a month-long loan in the Championship and later played on loan for Blackburn Rovers. In July 2013, he joined PSV Eindhoven on loan, where he established himself as a regular starter in central defense. During his second loan spell with PSV, he helped the club win their first league title since 2008.
International career
Eligible to represent both the Netherlands through his birthplace and Tunisia through his father, Karim chose to play internationally for the Netherlands. He represented the national team at various youth levels, starting with the Netherlands under-17 squad in September 2010. He helped the under-17 team reach the final of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where they defeated Germany five to two.
Karim later advanced to the under-19 national team, where he also served as team captain. In March 2014, he made his senior debut for the Netherlands national team in a friendly match against France at the Stade de France. He was also named in the provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup under manager Louis van Gaal.
Karim height and personal life
Karim stands at a height of one hundred eighty-six centimeters. Throughout his career, he has played as a defender across multiple leagues in Europe and the Middle East.
His football path has included significant stints in England, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. He has shared the professional football stage with his brother Omar, who plays for NK Maribor.
Birthday and age
Karim Rekik was born on December 2, 1994, which makes Karim 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Karim shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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