Career
Zekri is currently the club captain of First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Masry. Zekri made his name at First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Masry, and became renowned for his good heading and marking ability. As the captain of the Egyptian Under-21 national team, he reportedly turned down offers from First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Ahly to join Zamalek South Carolina, the club he supports.
He then joined Petrojet before returning to his original team, First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Masry, where he is the fan favourite.
After controversy about First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Masry"s league status in 2012, he signed for Telephonat Bani Sweif on loan before returning in summer 2013. At the time of the which led to over 70 deaths, Zekri was captain of the home team First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Masry.
After the massacre, Zekri went on record saying that the police, army and ex-regime all incited the massacre. Karim is the twin brother of striker Mohamed Zekri. with Zamalek.
