Jemal Tassew
Ethiopian footballer
Ethiopia
Goalkeeper
Jemal Tassew: profile
Jemal Tassew (born 27 April 1989 in Hawaasa, Ethiopia) is a former Ethiopian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Tassew's senior club career began in 2009 at Awassa City F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2009 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. (2013): 1 appearance and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 1 appearance and 0 goals.
At international level, Tassew represented Ethiopia (2010–present).
Hawaasa has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Shimelis Bekele, Adane Girma and Behailu Assefa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2009–2013 (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ethiopia and United Kingdom
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 37% of Ethiopian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bakary Koné, Mostafa Ziko and Saîf-Eddine Khaoui (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Awassa City F.C. |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | Dedebit |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Ethiopian Coffee FC |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 2013 |  Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. |
Scottish Championship | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– | Ethiopia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jemal Tassew?
Jemal Tassew was born on 27 April 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Jemal Tassew born?
Jemal Tassew was born in Hawaasa, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Jemal Tassew play for?
Jemal Tassew played international football for Ethiopia.
Which clubs has Jemal Tassew played for?
Jemal Tassew's recorded clubs are Awassa City F.C., Dedebit, Ethiopian Coffee FC and Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C..
How tall is Jemal Tassew?
Jemal Tassew is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Jemal Tassew play?
Jemal Tassew played as a goalkeeper.
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