Age, Biography and Wiki
Karim Rekik was born on 2 December, 1994 in The Hague, Netherlands, is a Dutch association football player. Discover Karim Rekik's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
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| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
2 December, 1994 |
| Birthday |
2 December |
| Birthplace |
The Hague, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 29 years old group.
Karim Rekik Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Karim Rekik height is 1.86 m and Weight 174 lbs.
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1.86 m |
| Weight |
174 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Karim Rekik Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karim Rekik worth at the age of 29 years old? Karim Rekik’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Karim Rekik's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Karim Rekik Social Network
Timeline
He also made a 73rd-minute substitute appearance in the fourth round of the competition against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, in place of Luca Scapuzzi.
Karim Rekik (كريم رقيق; born 2 December 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender for UAE Pro League club Al-Jazira.
Rekik started his football when he joined Scheveningen in 1999 before joining Feyenoord, where he went on to stay for nine years.
Rekik came through the youth academy at Feyenoord, before joining Premier League side Manchester City who he signed on a professional terms in 2011.
He would only make one appearance for City in the league over a four-year spell, spending time on loan with Portsmouth, Blackburn Rovers and PSV.
But in March 2011, Manchester City made an approach for Rekik, as Feyernood were determined to keep a hold off him.
The approach was to be controversial, as the club took the case matter to the Dutch FA, as a result of the club losing their youngsters to Premier League clubs.
The club was also considering legal action against Rekik's agent Søren Lerby, though he insisted he maintain following FIFA's rules.
Rekik signed for Manchester City from Feyenoord in the summer of 2011, and made his debut appearance for the first team in the Dublin Super Cup in pre-season.
He made his official first team debut for Manchester City on 21 September 2011 against Birmingham City in the third round of the League Cup, coming on as a substitute for Wayne Bridge in the last 12 minutes of the game.
His debut against Birmingham City saw him become the youngest overseas player to appear in a senior game for City, just 16 years and 294 days old.
Rekik returned to Manchester City at the end of the 2011–12 season.
On 5 December 2012, it was announced that Rekik signed a long term contract with the club.
He would go on to start in his Premier League debut, a 1–0 win at home to Reading on 22 December 2012, and was substituted for James Milner in the 84th minute.
Reading claimed that they deserved a penalty for Rekik's challenge on Jay Tabb, which was not given by referee Mike Dean.
On 22 March 2012, it was confirmed that Michael Appleton was to take Scapuzzi and Rekik on a month's loan at Portsmouth in the Football League Championship.
He made his debut for Portsmouth on 27 March, in a 2–0 home win against Hull City.
This was also Rekik's first senior league appearance in club football.
Unlike Scapuzzi, Rekik became a regular starter as Portsmouth struggled to fight relegation.
He was an ever-present figure in the Portsmouth defence as the league came to an end.
Nevertheless, Portsmouth were relegated at the end of the season.
On 15 February 2013, it was confirmed that Rekik would join Blackburn Rovers in the Championship until the end of the season.
The move reunited him with his former Portsmouth manager Appleton.
Rekik made his Blackburn Rovers debut, playing as a left-midfield, in a 2–0 loss against Hull City on 19 February 2013.
Rekik went on to make five appearances for the club.
On 8 July 2013, it was confirmed that Rekik would join PSV Eindhoven on loan for the 2013–14 season, wearing number 3.
Rekik made his PSV Eindhoven debut, in the first leg of third round of Champions League, in a 2–0 win over Zulte Waregem on 30 July 2013.
Three days later, Rekik made his league debut, in the opening game of the season, in a 3–2 win over ADO Den Haag.
Rekik played the remaining three matches in the Champions League play-off, as PSV were knocked out by Milan.
However, Rekik suffered an ankle injury, while in international duty.
As a result, Rekik would be out for four weeks, though he would need to undergo surgery.
The surgery was successful, resulting him out for another four weeks.
After two months on the sidelines, Rekik made his return from the first team on 2 November 2013, in a 1–1 draw against PEC Zwolle.
He has been capped at numerous international levels, including four caps for Netherlands between 2014 and 2017.
Rekik was born in The Hague.
His father was born in Tunisia and his mother is a Dutch primary school teaching assistant.
He has a younger brother, Omar, who is also a professional footballer playing as a centre-back for Arsenal, but as of currently is on loan to Wigan.
On 10 August 2014, Rekik was an unused substitute as City lost the Community Shield 3–0 to Arsenal at Wembley Stadium.
In 2015 he signed for Marseille where he remained for several seasons before joining Hertha BSC.
