Puzzled looks and scratching of heads accompanied the announcement that Bayern's first signing of the summer was a certain Ali Karimi, hardly a household name to the vast majority of football followers in Europe. However, the Iran playmaker is a superstar in his home region, and the 2004 Asian Player of the Year is now determined to make the breakthrough in Europe with Bayern. "I'm here to prove I'm a quality footballer," he declared. Felix Magath was delighted when the club sealed the player's signature. "Ali Karimi is a pacy, mobile and dangerous attacking midfielder," the Bayern coach commented, emphasising the utility man's ability to play on either side of midfield or even up front, justifying his reputation as the Asian Maradona.
Position
Midfield
Date & place of birth
8 November 1978
Star sign
Scorpio
Nickname
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Height/weight/shoe size
1,79 m / - / -
Marital status
-
Education
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Attributes
-
Hobbies
Beach volleyball
Motto
-
Homepage
http://www.alikarimi8.com/
Previous clubs
Persepolis Teheran (-2001)Al Ahli Dubai (2001 - 2005)
Date signed
1 July 2005
Contract until
30 June 2006
Career record
2004 Asian Player of the YearLeading scorer at 2004 Asia Cup
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