Kamel Zaiem
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Kamel Zaiem is a Tunisia
n footballer. He currently plays for ENPPI Club in the Egyptian Premier League
.
where he became professional in 2001. After two seasons playing with Ariana in the Tunisian second league, in 2003 he signed with one of the most popular Tunisian clubs, the Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Brough as a prospective young player Zaiem will play with Espérance 5 seasons and becoming an important club player. Until 2008, he won with Espérance 2 national championships and 3 cups.
By 2008 he had become an national team player, and after 5 seasons and a number of titles won with Espérance he decided to move abroad, signing with Serbian club FK Partizan
. However tough competition in the midfield made Zaiem lack much chances to play, and he ended up leaving in the winter break after playing only 6 matches in the Serbian SuperLiga
in 6 months, but not without collecting the "double" won by the club that season.
In early 2009 he decided to move to Arab football, joining Al-Khor Sports Club playing in the Qatar Stars League, but in next summer Zaiem will return to Tunisia and wear the shirt numer 10 with Club Sportif Sfaxien
. During his 2 year spell with Sfaxien, he played the 2010 CAF Confederation Cup final
where they lost against FUS Rabat
, a 3-2 in aggregate. After the first match having finished with a 0-0 tie, in the second match while the match was tie 1-1 in the start of the second half Zaiem gave the lead to Sfaxien by scoring a penalty in the 49 minute however the Marrocan club scored two more goals in the second half making the final score of 2-3.
In summer 2011 Zaiem signed with Egyptian top league club ENPPI.
in 2006. Whithin the two last seasons with Espérance he had started receiving regularly calls, and he was selected for the Tunisian team at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. By early 2011 he has played 13 matches for Tunisia, having scored twice.
Tunisia Espérance
Serbia Partizan
Tunisia Sfaxien
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n footballer. He currently plays for ENPPI Club in the Egyptian Premier League
Egyptian Premier League
The Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the...
.
Career
Zaiem started his career by playing with his home town club AS ArianaAS Ariana
Association Sportive d'Ariana , often referred to as AS Ariana is a football club from Ariana in Tunisia. Founded in 1938, the team plays in white, gray and black colors. Their ground is the Municipal Stadium of Ariana, which has a capacity of 7,000....
where he became professional in 2001. After two seasons playing with Ariana in the Tunisian second league, in 2003 he signed with one of the most popular Tunisian clubs, the Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Brough as a prospective young player Zaiem will play with Espérance 5 seasons and becoming an important club player. Until 2008, he won with Espérance 2 national championships and 3 cups.
By 2008 he had become an national team player, and after 5 seasons and a number of titles won with Espérance he decided to move abroad, signing with Serbian club FK Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
. However tough competition in the midfield made Zaiem lack much chances to play, and he ended up leaving in the winter break after playing only 6 matches in the Serbian SuperLiga
Serbian Superliga
Serbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
in 6 months, but not without collecting the "double" won by the club that season.
In early 2009 he decided to move to Arab football, joining Al-Khor Sports Club playing in the Qatar Stars League, but in next summer Zaiem will return to Tunisia and wear the shirt numer 10 with Club Sportif Sfaxien
Club Sportif Sfaxien
Club Sportif Sfaxien is a multi-sport club from Sfax in Tunisia.-History:The club was founded in 1928 as Club Tunisien, playing in green and red stripes. The team was promoted to the Tunisian First Division in 1947...
. During his 2 year spell with Sfaxien, he played the 2010 CAF Confederation Cup final
2010 CAF Confederation Cup Final
The 2010 CAF Confederation Cup Final was the final of 2010 CAF Confederation Cup. FUS Rabat from Morocco faced the CS Sfaxien from Tunisia.Rabat won the second leg 3–2 at Sfaxien after the first leg ended in a scoreless draw.-Background:...
where they lost against FUS Rabat
FUS de Rabat
Fath Union Sport de Rabat is a Moroccan football club currently playing in the first division. The club was founded on 10 April 1946. 'Fath Union Sport de Rabat' is actually the name of the sports club which encompasses everything from Basketball to the game of Chess...
, a 3-2 in aggregate. After the first match having finished with a 0-0 tie, in the second match while the match was tie 1-1 in the start of the second half Zaiem gave the lead to Sfaxien by scoring a penalty in the 49 minute however the Marrocan club scored two more goals in the second half making the final score of 2-3.
In summer 2011 Zaiem signed with Egyptian top league club ENPPI.
National team
Kamel Zaiem played his first match for the Tunisian national teamTunisia national football team
The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage , is the national team of Tunisia and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cups, the first one in 1978, but have yet to make it out of the first round...
in 2006. Whithin the two last seasons with Espérance he had started receiving regularly calls, and he was selected for the Tunisian team at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. By early 2011 he has played 13 matches for Tunisia, having scored twice.
Honours
Tunisia Espérance
- Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:...
(2): 2003-04, 2005-06 - Tunisian CupTunisian President CupThe "Tunisian President Cup" mostly known as the Tunisian Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Tunisian football. It was created in 1922.-Winners before independence:*1922/23 : Avant Garde *1923/24 : Racing Club...
(3): 2006, 2007, 2008
Serbia Partizan
- Serbian SuperLigaSerbian SuperligaSerbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
(1): 2008–09 - Serbian CupSerbian CupThe Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
(1): 2008–09
Tunisia Sfaxien
- CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: Runner-up 2010
External links
- Kamel Zaiem at National-Football-Teams.com