Mostafa Karim
Encyclopedia
Mustafa Karim Abdullah (born July 21, 1987 in Baghdad
, Iraq
) is an Iraqi footballer. He currently plays for El-Ittihad El-Iskandary in Egypt
. He plays as striker, and is known for his ability to score with both feet.
, scored the qualifying goal against Kuwait and sent Iraq to the AFC Youth Championship 2006
, but he couldn't join the team due to injury.
with Iraq Olympic team. Mostafa Karim scored 4 goals in the Asian Games
, 2 goals against Indonesia
and one goal against Singapore
in the 1st Round, while his fourth goal was the most precious goal against Malaysia
, Iraq was leading the match 3-0 against Malaysia
and Iraq needed a 4-0 win to qualify to the quarterfinals as the best second place runner, Mostafa Karim substituted in and scored the 4th goal from the first touch to sent Iraq Olympic team to the quarterfinals.
In 2007, Iraq Olympic team failed to qualify to the 2008 Olympic Games
and finished behind Australia by 1 point, Mostafa Karim played most of the Olympic Games qualifications
matches as substitution, and scored only 2 goals.
in a friendly match against Jordan
On 24 January 2008.
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
, Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
) is an Iraqi footballer. He currently plays for El-Ittihad El-Iskandary in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. He plays as striker, and is known for his ability to score with both feet.
Youth Team
In 2005, Mostafa Karim took part with Iraq Youth team in the AFC Youth Championship QualificationAFC Youth Championship 2006 (Qualification)
-Group 1:---------Group 2:---------Group 3:---------Group 4:---------Group 5:---------Group 6:-----Group 7:---------Group 8:-----Group 9:-----Group 10:---------Group 11:--------...
, scored the qualifying goal against Kuwait and sent Iraq to the AFC Youth Championship 2006
AFC Youth Championship 2006
The Asian Football Confederations AFC Youth Championship 2006 was the 32rd instance of the AFC Youth Championship. It was held from October 29 to November 12, 2006 in India. It was the first time for India to host this tournament...
, but he couldn't join the team due to injury.
Olympic Team
In 2006, Mostafa Karim won the Silver Medal in the Asian GamesFootball at the 2006 Asian Games
Football at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
with Iraq Olympic team. Mostafa Karim scored 4 goals in the Asian Games
Football at the 2006 Asian Games
Football at the 2006 Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar from November 18 to December 15, 2006. The opening match was played 14 days prior to the opening ceremony. In this tournament, some 30 teams played in the men's competition, and 8 teams participated in women's competition.Turkmenistan, and...
, 2 goals against Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
and one goal against Singapore
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
in the 1st Round, while his fourth goal was the most precious goal against Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
, Iraq was leading the match 3-0 against Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
and Iraq needed a 4-0 win to qualify to the quarterfinals as the best second place runner, Mostafa Karim substituted in and scored the 4th goal from the first touch to sent Iraq Olympic team to the quarterfinals.
In 2007, Iraq Olympic team failed to qualify to the 2008 Olympic Games
Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
and finished behind Australia by 1 point, Mostafa Karim played most of the Olympic Games qualifications
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's qualification
The men's qualification for football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics. FIFA restricted entry to players born after January 1, 1985.-Qualifications:A total of sixteen teams participated in the finals of the Olympic tournament for men...
matches as substitution, and scored only 2 goals.
Iraq National Team Debut
In 2008, Mostafa Karim made his debut to the Iraq national teamIraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
in a friendly match against Jordan
Jordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
On 24 January 2008.
Clubs Achievements
2004-2005- On his first League ever Mostafa Karim won Iraq League Top scorers award with 16 Goals, and he was only 18 years.
2005-2006
- On his second League Mostafa Karim was Iraq League Top scorers runner-up with 14 Goals, and he was only 19 years.
2006-2007
- Mostafa Karim won his first League title with Arbil FC.
2007-2008
- Mostafa Karim join the Egyptian giant club Ismaily SCIsmaily SCThe Ismaily Sporting Club is a club, established in 1924 as Nahda Sporting Club, based in Ismaïlia, Egypt. The club is best known for its football team....
- Voted as best Foreign player in Egyptian Premier LeagueEgyptian Premier LeagueThe 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...
2007.
2008-2009
- Egyptian Premier LeagueEgyptian Premier LeagueThe 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...
Top scorers runner-up with 11 Goals, 1 goal behind the Top scorers. - Egyptian Premier LeagueEgyptian Premier LeagueThe 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...
runner-up with Ismaily SCIsmaily SCThe Ismaily Sporting Club is a club, established in 1924 as Nahda Sporting Club, based in Ismaïlia, Egypt. The club is best known for its football team....
, had to play a play-off match against Al-AhlyAl-AhlyAl-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
to decide the champion.
Club
- Iraq Super League (2004-2005) top scorer.
- * Voted as best Foreign player in Egyptian Premier LeagueEgyptian Premier LeagueThe 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...
2007.