Karim Tmimi

Karim Tmimi (born 8 August 1996) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Atlanta United 2.

Karim Tmimi
Personal information
Full name Karim Tmimi
Date of birth (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996
Place of birth Poitiers, France
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Atlanta United 2
Number 9
Youth career
–2016 Stade Poitevin
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies 47 (36)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Chauvigny 25 (2)
2022 Georgia Revolution 1 (1)
2023– Atlanta United 2 26 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:44, 30 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:09, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

Early life and college career

Born in Poitiers, France, Tmimi played for his local academy team Stade Poitevin throughout his youth years. From 2018 to 2020 he played with fifth tier French side US Chauvigny, before moving to the United States to attend Georgia Gwinnett College to play for the Men's soccer team at age 23.[2]

In 3 seasons, Tmimi appeared in 47 matches scoring an impressive 36 goals, earning him an All-American honours in 2022.[3]

Club career

On 13 January 2021, Tmimi signed a professional contract with Atlanta United 2.[4] He made his professional debut on 27 March 2023 against New England Revolution II, coming on as a substitute.

References

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