Salim Kerkar
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Salim Kerkar | ||
| Date of birth | August 4, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Givors, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gueugnon | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2010 | Gueugnon | 48 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | → Calais (loan) | 36 | (6) |
| 2010–2012 | Rangers | 18 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Charlton Athletic | 24 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:00, 9 May 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Salim Kerkar (born 4 August 1987) is a French-Algerian footballer, who is currently unattached. Kerkar has previously played for Gueugnon, Calais, Rangers and Charlton Athletic.
Club career
On 8 September 2006, Kerkar made his professional debut, starting for FC Gueugnon in a Ligue 2 game against Tours FC.[1] On 5 May 2007, he signed his first professional contract with Gueugnon.[2]
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.
On July 18, 2012, Kerkar went on trial with English Championship side Charlton.[7] He signed for Charlton on 1 August 2012.[8] He was released by Charlton at the end of the 2012–13 season.[9]
Personal life
Kerkar is the younger brother of former Algerian international footballer 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 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Salim Kerkar finally completes Rangers move". Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ↑ "Motherwell 0-5 Rangers". BBC Sport. 30 April 2011.
- ↑ "Kerkar links up with Addicks". Sky Sports. July 18, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
- ↑ "Charlton Athletic sign ex-Rangers winger Salim Kerkar". BBC Sport (BBC). 1 August 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ↑ "Wagstaff heads released list". Charlton Athletic. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.