Saladin Said
Ethiopian footballer
Ethiopia
Forward
Saladin Said: profile
Saladin Said (born 29 October 1988 in Asosa, Ethiopia) is a former Ethiopian footballer who played as a forward.
Said's senior club career began in 2007 at Saint George SC. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Saint George SC (2007–2011): 112 appearances and 41 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 154 appearances and 52 goals.
At international level, Said represented Ethiopia (2006–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 3 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Asosa has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Ramadan Yusef and Suleman Hamid.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ethiopia, Egypt, Belgium and Algeria
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (52 in 154)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 59% of Ethiopian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Saint George SC (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sylvain Gbohouo, Deon Kavendji and Ahmed Duiedar (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | 112 | 41 |
| 2011–2014 |  Wadi Degla SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 15 | 6 |
| 2013 |  Lierse S.K. |
Belgian First Division B | 5 | 1 |
| 2014–2015 | Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 |  MC Algiers |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016– | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 154 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Ethiopia |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Jun 2012 | South Africa 1–1 Ethiopia | 28 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Jun 2012 | Ethiopia 2–0 Central African Republic | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 10 Jun 2012 | Ethiopia 2–0 Central African Republic | 88 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 7 Sep 2013 | Central African Republic 1–2 Ethiopia | 48 | 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 Saladin Said?
Saladin Said was born on 29 October 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Saladin Said born?
Saladin Said was born in Asosa, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Saladin Said play for?
Saladin Said played international football for Ethiopia.
Which clubs has Saladin Said played for?
Saladin Said's recorded clubs are Saint George SC, Wadi Degla SC, Lierse S.K., Al Ahly SC and MC Algiers.
How tall is Saladin Said?
Saladin Said is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Saladin Said play?
Saladin Said played as a forward.
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