Benjamin Kibebe
Swedish footballer
Ethiopia
Defender
Benjamin Kibebe: profile
Benjamin Kibebe (born 13 August 1981 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is a former Ethiopian footballer who played as a defender.
Kibebe started out at AIK Fotboll in 1999. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1999 and 2013. His most appearances came at AIK Fotboll (1999–2004), where he made 80 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 241 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Kibebe represented Sweden (2001), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Addis Ababa has produced 22 footballers in our database, including Getaneh Kebede, Abubeker Nassir and Amanuel Yohannes.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1999–2013 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (10 in 241)
- Latest move
- FC Midtjylland (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Presnel Kimpembe, Collins Fai and Benjani Mwaruwari (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 |  AIK Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 80 | 2 |
| 2005–2006 |  Tromsø IL |
Eliteserien | 46 | 4 |
| 2007–2008 | Aalesunds FK |
Eliteserien | 35 | 2 |
| 2008–2010 |  FC Nordsjælland |
Danish Superliga | 56 | 1 |
| 2010–2012 |  FC Luzern |
Swiss Super League | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 | SC Kriens |
Challenge League | 3 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Midtjylland |
Danish Superliga | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 241 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | Sweden U21 |
Under-21 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | Sweden |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Benjamin Kibebe?
Benjamin Kibebe was born on 13 August 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Benjamin Kibebe born?
Benjamin Kibebe was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Benjamin Kibebe play for?
Benjamin Kibebe played international football for Sweden. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Benjamin Kibebe played for?
Benjamin Kibebe's recorded clubs are AIK Fotboll, Tromsø IL, Aalesunds FK, FC Nordsjælland, FC Luzern, SC Kriens and FC Midtjylland.
How tall is Benjamin Kibebe?
Benjamin Kibebe is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Benjamin Kibebe play?
Benjamin Kibebe played as a defender.