Dermane Karim

Dermane Karim is a Togolese defensive midfielder born on 26 December 2003. He developed at Ghanaian academy WAFA SC before continuing at Planète Foot Togo. In 2022, Karim moved to Feyenoord, where he began his professional career and made a senior appearance during a developmental spell. Seeking regular football, he joined Belgian club Lommel SK in 2023. There, Karim gained experience in central midfield while competing in the Challenger Pro League. His game combines defensive positioning with progressive distribution and mobility during transitions. Karim later joined FC Lorient on loan, entering a higher-level environment, and he debuted for Togo in March 2022, becoming part of the national team’s midfield group.