Amin Askar: profile
Amin Askar (born 1 October 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia) is a former Ethiopian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Askar made the step into senior football with Moss FK in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Moss FK (2003–2009): 110 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 297 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Askar represented Ethiopia (2014–present). Before committing to Ethiopia, he had represented Norway U18 and Norway U19.
Mogadishu has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Ayub Daud, Eise Aden Abshir and Omar Mohamed.
Eligibility explained: Why does Amin Askar play for Ethiopia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 29)
- Countries played in
- 2: Norway and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (53 in 297)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 7% of Ethiopian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Şanlıurfaspor (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- George Weah, William Troost-Ekong and Trézéguet (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 |  Moss FK |
1. divisjon football | 110 | 22 |
| 2009–2012 | Fredrikstad FK |
Eliteserien | 80 | 8 |
| 2012–2016 | SK Brann |
Eliteserien | 80 | 21 |
| 2015 | Sarpsborg 08 FF |
Eliteserien | 27 | 2 |
| 2016– |  Şanlıurfaspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| Total | 297 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Norway U18 |
Under-18 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | Norway U19 |
Under-19 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014– |  Ethiopia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Amin Askar?
Amin Askar was born on 1 October 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Amin Askar born?
Amin Askar was born in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Which national team does Amin Askar play for?
Amin Askar played international football for Ethiopia.
Which clubs has Amin Askar played for?
Amin Askar's recorded clubs are Moss FK, Fredrikstad FK, SK Brann, Sarpsborg 08 FF and Şanlıurfaspor.
How tall is Amin Askar?
Amin Askar is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Amin Askar play?
Amin Askar played as a midfielder.
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Walid AttaEthiopia · b. 1986
Y
Yussuf SalehEthiopia · b. 1984
A
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F
Fikru-Teferra LemessaEthiopia · b. 1986
Minyahil TeshomeEthiopia · b. 1985
D
Degu DebebeEthiopia · b. 1984
B
Birhanu BogaleEthiopia · b. 1986
A
Asrat MegersaEthiopia · b. 1987
S
Siyoum TesfayeEthiopia · b. 1988
A
Aynalem HailuEthiopia · b. 1986
A
Addis HintsaEthiopia · b. 1987