Karim Benarif
MoroccoPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Karim Benarif 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Karim Benarif has appeared in 3 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 131 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.69 | 95 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.40 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.69 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.69 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.70 | 98 |
| Key passes | 3 | 2.10 | 88 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.37 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.69 | 98 |
Karim Benarif has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 66 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Karim Benarif has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 54 | 37.10 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 43 | 29.50 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 3.44 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.37 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 8.24 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 4.81 | 45 |
Karim Benarif has completed 43 of 54 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.37 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 2.06 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 13 | 8.93 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 2.06 | 91 |
| Touches | 89 | 61.10 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 24 | 16.49 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.69 | 68 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 3.44 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Karim Benarif completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 2.06 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.37 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.69 | 46 |
| Clearances | 5 | 3.44 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 4.12 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Karim Benarif makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.69 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 3.44 | 86 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Karim Benarif has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly central midfielder (1 appearance), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Karim Benarif previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botola Pro | 24 | 1,482 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botola Pro | 12 | 516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Karim Benarif
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Karim Benarif has scored 1 assist across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 131 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. Karim Benarif has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Karim Benarif has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Karim Benarif has contributed 3 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Karim Benarif has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 43 from 54 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Karim Benarif has won 13 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Karim Benarif has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 5.
About Karim Benarif
Karim Benarif is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League, representing Morocco. and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 20 January 1993.
Most recent appearance
Karim Benarif's most recent match was away at Jamshedpur on June 2nd. Kerala Blasters won 2-0. Karim Benarif played 26 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.5.
Recent matches
- June 2nd2-0 winvsJamshedpur(26 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.5)
- June 28th1-1 drawvsNorthEast United(58 mins, rating 7)
- July 16th1-2 winatBengaluru(47 mins, rating 6.69)
- March 25th2-1 winvsMoghreb Tétouan(44 mins, 1 goal, rating 0)
- January 6th3-1 lossatUTS Rabat(62 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Kerala Blasters
Karim Benarif currently plays alongside Kévin Yoke, Marlon Roos-Trujillo, S. Singh, Jai Quitongo, Franchu, F. Lallawmawma, A. Dohling, K. Singh, M. Jaseen, M. Saheef, Fallou Ndiaye, Victor Bertomeu, Nihal Sudheesh, Karim Benarif, R. Lalthanmawia, N. Singh, Likmabam Rakesh, Muhammad Ajsal, B. Yumnam, Sreekuttan MS, S. Suresh, V. Mohanan, Ebindas Yesudasan, Mati Hernández, A. Sulaiman Thekkekaramel, Sumit Sharma and H. Ruivah at Kerala Blasters.