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Kerim Frei

Midfield

Date of Birth:
19th November 1993

Height:
171cm

Place of Birth:
Fledkirch. Austria

Weight:
66kg

Debut:
NSI Runavik (A) 7/7/11

Previous Clubs:
Fulham Academy

Kerim signed his first professional contract with Fulham in November 2010 and signed an extension in March 2012 keeping him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2015, with the option for the Club to extend by a further year.

During the 2010/11 season the Swiss youth international was an ever present member of Fulham's U18 Team that reached the Academy League Final.

After just 18 months at the Club, the Academy graduate made his First Team debut on July 7th 2011 as a second half substitute in the UEFA Europa League.

Martin Jol introduced Frei in the 71st minute as Fulham played out a 0-0 draw against NSI Runavik in the Faroe Islands.  

In mid-September Martin Jol handed Frei a starting place in Fulham's eleven to face Chelsea in the 3rd Round of the Carling Cup.

The young winger was arguably Fulham's Man of the Match at Stamford Bridge, giving Chelsea's defence a torrid time all evening with his pace, trickery and direct approach to goal down the left flank.

Frei's rapid rise to prominence continued with another fine cameo performance against Swansea City in December, winning Fulham a penalty with a sublime piece of skill in the area.   

On April 9 2012 Frei delivered a Man of the Match performance in the West London derby at Craven Cottage as Martin Jol's Team came from behind to draw 1-1 with Chelsea.

Frei made over 20 appearances at First Team level last season and Fulham have clearly unearthed a major talent who is set to light up Craven Cottage in the years to come.

Fulham Record

SeasonLeagueFA CupCarling CupUEFATotal
 AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
2011-2012150101071241
2010-20110000000000
League StatsTotal 11/12
Appearances16
Starts6
Subs appearances10
Goals scored0
Total shots8
Total shot on target7
Total assists0
Fouls commited2
Fouls against18
Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Related Links

Frei's Derby Joy

Frei's Derby Joy

Description
Kerim Frei was delighted to be awarded Man of the Match following Monday's 1-1 draw with local rivals Chelsea, but thinks that perhaps the Whites should have come away with all three points.
Published Date
Wednesday 11th April 2012
Frei Contract Extension

Frei Contract Extension

Description
Fulham Football Club is delighted to confirm that Kerim Frei has signed a contract extension with the Club that will see the Swiss winger remain at Craven Cottage until at least the summer of 2015, with an option for the Club to extend by a further year until 2016.
Published Date
Friday 16th March 2012
Living His Dream

Living His Dream

Description
After signing a contract extension with Fulham FC on Friday afternoon, Academy scholar and First Team member Kerim Frei speaks to fulhamfc.com about his breakthrough season at the Club.
Published Date
Friday 16th March 2012
Youth Success

Youth Success

Description
Academy Director Huw Jennings highlights the key attributes which have seen Academy scholar Kerim Frei thrive on the European and domestic scene for Fulham's First Team this season.
Published Date
Friday 16th March 2012
Fast Track

Fast Track

Description
We catch up with Academy scholar and First Team member Kerim Frei ahead of Saturday's match with Swansea City - the side that the 18-year-old Swiss winger made his Premier League debut against in December 2011.
Published Date
Friday 16th March 2012
A Classic Ten

A Classic Ten

Description
Academy Director Huw Jennings discusses graduate talent Kerim Frei and the youngster's recent progress to Martin Jol's First Team.
Published Date
Monday 8th August 2011
Frei Called-Up

Frei Called-Up

Description
Kerim Frei has been selected to represent Switzerland's U19s in their game against Sion FC U21s on Wednesday 10th August.
Published Date
Thursday 4th August 2011
Kerim's Pride

Kerim's Pride

Description
Fulham Academy graduate Kerim Frei made his Fulham debut in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night and the youngster was clearly delighted to have fulfilled a childhood dream when he replaced Andrew Johnson in the 71st minute at the Svangaskard Stadium
Published Date
Thursday 7th July 2011