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Moroccan Midfielder Karim Benarif Joins Kerala Blasters
29 Mar
Summary
- Karim Benarif, a 33-year-old Moroccan midfielder, has signed with Kerala Blasters FC.
- Benarif brings experience from North Africa and the Middle East, most recently in Iraq.
- He is known for his central midfield play but offers versatility across multiple roles.

Moroccan professional footballer Karim Benarif has officially signed with Kerala Blasters FC. The 33-year-old central midfielder brings a wealth of experience garnered from playing across North Africa and the Middle East. His most recent club was Karbala'a FC in the Iraq Stars League.
Born in Rabat, Morocco, Benarif is a product of FAR Rabat's youth system. He has previously played for clubs such as FUS Rabat and Mouloudia Oujda, participating in top-tier competitions and African continental tournaments.
Benarif is known for his composure on the ball, tactical awareness, and box-to-box capabilities, contributing both goals and assists. He is versatile, able to operate in central, defensive, and right midfield roles, offering significant balance to the team's midfield.
The Moroccan player has arrived in Kochi and has commenced preparations with the Kerala Blasters squad for the forthcoming matches of the upcoming season.