Position: Central midfielder
Age: 28
Born: Casablanca (Jan 3, 1977)
Date signed: July 8, 2004
Signed from: Coventry, £500,000
Contract: June 2006
City debut: v Arsenal H (August 28, 2004)
Season 2004/05 Appearances (max 41): 20 Goals: 2
Career appearances: 20 Goals: 2
Former clubs: Raja Casablanca, Coventry.
International honours: Morocco

Came into his own during the latter stages of the season after his career at Carrow Road had got off to a extremely slow start. Has the ability to use the ball simply and effectively while a biting tackle and a stunning shot also form part of his armoury. Injuries hampered his progress but he was fit to play in early February and wasn't recalled to the starting line-up until April 9. With the benefit of hindsight he should probably have been brought back earlier than that.

Verdict: Expect Safri to be a regular in the City engine-room next season, providing he can stay injury-free.