Salim Kerkar
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Salim Kerkar | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rangers | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Gueugnon | 48 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | → Calais (loan) | 36 | (7) |
| 2010– | Rangers | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 27 February 2012 (UTC) | |||
Salim Kerkar (born 4 August 1987) is a French-Algerian association footballer who plays for Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.
Club career
Gueugnon
On 8 September 2006, Kerkar made his professional for FC Gueugnon debut starting in a Ligue 2 game against Tours FC.[1] On 5 May 2007, he signed his first professional penning a three year contract with Gueugnon.[2]
Rangers
On 17 August 2010, Kerkar went on trial with Scottish Premier League side Rangers, scoring a goal in a 5-0 friendly over Partick Thistle.[3] On 28 October, Rangers boss Walter Smith announced that Kerkar was no longer a target as his old club FC Gueugnon were demanding up to €360,000 compensation.[4] FC Gueugnon then retracted their demand for compensation and instead have opted for a sell-on clause, allowing Kerkar to sign for the Ibrox club. [5]
He made his debut as a substitute in the 5-0 win against Motherwell at Fir Park on 30 April 2011.[6] He scored his first goal for Rangers in the Scottish Cup against Arbroath on 8 January 2012.
Personal life
Kerkar is the younger brother of Algerian international Karim Kerkar.
References
- ^ Ligue 2 : FC Gueugnon / Tours FC - 7ème Journée - Feuille de match:
- ^ Verts d'Eur. : Premier contrat pro pour S. Kerkar
- ^ Transferts : Salim Kerkar à l'essai aux Rangers
- ^ "Rangers' Kerkar move on hold due to compensation claim". Retrieved May 05, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Salim Kerkar finally completes Rangers move". Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "Motherwell 0-5 Rangers". BBC Sport. 30 April 2011.
External links
- Salim Kerkar – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
