Behailu Assefa
Ethiopian footballer
Ethiopia
Midfielder
Behailu Assefa: profile
Behailu Assefa (born 30 December 1989 in Hawaasa, Ethiopia) is a retired Ethiopian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Assefa's senior club career began in 2008 at Awassa City F.C.. He played for 3 clubs since 2008.
At international level, Assefa represented Ethiopia (2009–present), earning 18 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 13 October 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Hawaasa has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Shimelis Bekele, Adane Girma and Jemal Tassew.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | Awassa City F.C. |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2013 | Dedebit |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 2013– | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Ethiopia |
Senior | 18 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Oct 2013 | Ethiopia 1–2 Nigeria | 57 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Behailu Assefa?
Behailu Assefa was born on 30 December 1989, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Behailu Assefa born?
Behailu Assefa was born in Hawaasa, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Behailu Assefa play for?
Behailu Assefa played international football for Ethiopia. He has 18 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Behailu Assefa played for?
Behailu Assefa's recorded clubs are Awassa City F.C., Dedebit and Saint George SC.
How tall is Behailu Assefa?
Behailu Assefa is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Behailu Assefa play?
Behailu Assefa played as a midfielder.
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