Tarik Kharif

Tarik Kharif (born 16 September 1976) is a French former footballer.

Early life
Kharif was born in 1976 in France. He is of Moroccan descent.

Career
Kharif started his career with French Ligue 1 side FC Metz. In 1998, he signed for French side SM Caen. In 1999, he signed for Belgian side KAA Gent. In 2001, he signed for Belgian side RFC Liège. He was regarded to have initially struggled before being described as "fully lived up to expectations". In 2002, he signed for Belgian side RAEC Mons. In 2003, he returned to Belgian side RFC Liège. In 2007, he signed for Luxembourgian side CS Fola Esch. In 2011, he signed for Luxembourgian side Union Remich-Bous.

Style of play
Kharif mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as "seduced supporters with his generosity on the right flank".

Personal life
Kharif is a native of Epinal, France. He has three children.