Karim Darwich

Karim Al Abed Darwich (; born 2 November 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Oman Professional League club Al-Nahda, on loan from club Ahed. Born in Germany, he plays for the Lebanon national team.

Club career

Early career Coming through the youth system, Darwich made his senior debut with Viktoria Berlin on 13 March 2017,

Darwich played for SV Altlüdersdorf in the Oberliga Nord during the 2017–18 season.

Nejmeh On 3 January 2018, Darwich moved to Lebanese Premier League side Nejmeh; he scored two goals in five matches in the 2017–18 Lebanese Premier League.

Akhaa Ahli Aley Darwich joined Akhaa Ahli Aley on loan in summer 2018, with whom he played 18 league games and scored three times in the 2018–19 season. He was purchased by Akhaa for the 2019–20 season, scoring a goal in two games in the cancelled league season.

Ansar Darwich joined Ansar from Akhaa on 3 July 2020, In the 2020–21 season, he helped Ansar win their first league title since 2007, and their 14th overall. Darwich also helped Ansar win the double, beating Nejmeh in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup final on penalty shoot-outs.

Ahed On 17 March 2023, Ahed announced the signing of Darwich on a five-year contract. He played 33 games during the 2023–24 season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists.

Duhok In October 2024, Darwich joined Duhok in the Iraqi Stars League. On 18 July 2025, Darwich scored the decisive penalty in the 2025 Iraq FA Cup final, which Duhok won after penalties; he was also the tournament's top scorer with five goals. Ten days later, Duhok renewed Darwich's contract for a further season.

Al-Nahda In August 2026, Darwich joined Al-Nahda in the Oman Professional League.

International career Born in Germany, Darwich is of Lebanese descent. He played for the Lebanon U23s at the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification. He scored his first goal on 9 June 2023, a penalty against Vanuatu in the Intercontinental Cup.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Darwich goal.

Honours Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup: 2020–21; runner-up: 2021–22 Lebanese Super Cup: 2021; runner-up: 2023 Lebanese Elite Cup runner-up: 2022

Ahed Lebanese Federation Cup: 2023 Lebanese FA Cup runner-up: 2023–24 AFC Cup runner-up: 2023–24

Duhok Iraq FA Cup: 2024–25 AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League: 2024–25

Individual Iraq FA Cup top scorer: 2024–25