Mengistu Worku
Ethiopian footballer (1940-2010)
Ethiopia
Forward
Mengistu Worku: profile
Mengistu Worku (born 1940 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) was an Ethiopian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 16 December 2010.
Worku started out at Saint George SC in 1953.
At international level, Worku represented Ethiopia (1958–1970), earning 98 caps and scoring 61 goals. Our match database lists 11 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 14 January 1962 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Addis Ababa has produced 22 footballers in our database, including Getaneh Kebede, Abubeker Nassir and Amanuel Yohannes.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1958 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1953–1970 (18 seasons)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1970 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958–1970 | Ethiopia |
Senior | 98 | 61 |
International goals (11)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Tunisia | 69 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 21 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Egypt | 84 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 21 Jan 1962 | Ethiopia 4–2 Egypt | 118 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 28 Nov 1963 | Ethiopia 4–2 Tunisia | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 5 | 28 Nov 1963 | Ethiopia 4–2 Tunisia | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 6 | 16 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 3–1 Algeria | 16 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 19 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 2–3 DR Congo | 65 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 4 May 1969 | Ethiopia 1–1 Sudan | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 8 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ethiopia | 12 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 8 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ethiopia | 75 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 33 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mengistu Worku born?
Mengistu Worku was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Mengistu Worku play for?
Mengistu Worku played international football for Ethiopia. He has 98 caps and 61 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mengistu Worku played for?
Mengistu Worku's recorded clubs are Saint George SC.
What position does Mengistu Worku play?
Mengistu Worku played as a forward.