Karim Zedadka

Karim Zedadka (; born 9 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Empoli on loan from Südtirol.

Club career In 2018, Zedadka signed for Serie A side Napoli from Nice in France amid interest from Premier League club Leicester City. He was called up to Napoli's senior squad on several occasions in the 2018–19 Serie A season, but did not appear on the field.

In 2020, he was sent on loan to Cavese in the Italian third-tier Serie C. The loan was terminated in January 2021 due to Zedadka's injury.

On 26 August 2021, he went to Charleroi on loan.

Zedadka made his Serie A debut for Napoli on 3 March 2023 against Lazio.

On 31 August 2023, Zedadka signed with Swift Hesperange in Luxembourg.

On 30 January 2024, Zedadka returned to Italy and signed with Ascoli in Serie B on loan with an option to buy.

On 16 July 2024, Zedadka signed a three-year contract with Südtirol.

International career Despite being born in France, he has expressed desire to represent Algeria internationally.

Honours Napoli Serie A: 2022–23