Karim Salman facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdul-Karim Salman Jabbar | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Iraq | ||
| Date of death | 2 December 2020 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Baghdad, Iraq | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Al-Talaba SC | |||
| Al-Rasheed SC | |||
| Al-Talaba SC | |||
| International career | |||
| 1988–1994 | Iraq | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | Al-Talaba | ||
| 2013–2015 | Iraq (Assist.) | ||
| 2015–2016 | Al-Talaba (Assist.) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Iraq (Assist.) | ||
| 2017–2020 | Al-Karkh | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Karim Salman (born March 4, 1965 – died December 2, 2020) was a famous Iraqi football player. He was known for playing as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
He played for the Iraqi national team from 1988 to 1993. One of his biggest achievements was playing for Iraq in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Sadly, Karim Salman passed away in 2020 at the age of 55. He died from COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic.
Playing Career
Karim Salman was a talented defender in football. His job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for several clubs in Iraq during his career.
He was a key player for the Iraqi national team. He represented his country in important matches between 1988 and 1993. A big moment for him was playing in the 1988 Summer Olympics. This is a huge honor for any athlete.
Life as a Manager
After his playing days, Karim Salman became a football manager. He used his experience to coach teams.
He managed Al-Talaba for a short time in 2012. Later, he worked as an assistant coach for the Iraqi national team from 2013 to 2015. He also assisted at Al-Talaba again.
From 2017 until his death in 2020, he was the manager of Al-Karkh. During his time there, his team played 103 matches. They won 48 games, drew 28, and lost 27. This shows he was a successful coach.
