Karim Essediri ( ar, كريم السديري; born 29 July 1979) is a former professional

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who played as a

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. Born in France, he earned eight caps with the Tunisia national team at international level.

Career

Essediri was born in

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. Before joining

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in 2006, he played for Rosenborg, Bodø/Glimt and

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in Norway, Club Meaux and

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in France, and

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in Tunisia. Essediri experienced a tough start at Tromsø, and was given partial blame for the club's 2001

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. The following year he was lent out to another Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt. When he returned to Tromsø, he was not considered first-team material. However, the arrival of

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as head coach made Essediri the starting right winger in Høgmo's counterattacking style of play. Essediri's pace made him an important figure in setting up Tromsø I.L.'s counterattacks, and he ended the 2004 season being among the top three for assists in the Premier League. Essediri had successfully turned from

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in 2001 to hero in 2004. Following his success at Tromsø, Essediri was picked for several matches for

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, both in the

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, and the

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. Having struggled to break into the Lillestrøm side, the 2009 season has seen Essediri convert to right back with success, and was a regular during the 2009-season.

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* Citizens of Tunisia through descent Tunisian footballers Tunisia international footballers 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2006 FIFA World Cup players French sportspeople of Tunisian descent 1979 births Living people Tromsø IL players Rosenborg BK players FK Bodø/Glimt players Lillestrøm SK players Club Africain players Expatriate footballers in Norway Eliteserien players Association football defenders {{Tunisia-footy-bio-stub