Walid Atta: profile
Walid Atta (born 28 August 1986 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) is a former Ethiopian footballer who played as a defender.
Atta made the step into senior football with Gunnilse IS in 2004. He played for 10 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at AIK Fotboll (2008–2010): 32 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 144 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Atta represented Ethiopia (2014–present). Before committing to Ethiopia, he had represented Sweden U21.
Eligibility explained: Why does Walid Atta play for Ethiopia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 2004–2019 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Sweden, Croatia and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (10 in 144)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 81% of Ethiopian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hittarps IK (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Cédric Djeugoué, Ismaël Diomandé and Kalidou Cissokho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  Gunnilse IS |
Swedish Football Division 2 | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | FC Väsby United |
11 | 0 | |
| 2008 | FC Väsby United |
5 | 1 | |
| 2008–2010 | AIK Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 32 | 1 |
| 2010–2011 |  NK Lokomotiva |
Croatian Football League | 8 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb |
Croatian Football League | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | 31 | 6 |
| 2014–2015 | BK Häcken |
Allsvenskan | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 |  Gençlerbirliği S.K. |
Süper Lig | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | Östersunds FK |
Superettan | 20 | 2 |
| 2019 | Hittarps IK |
Swedish Football Division 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 144 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Sweden U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014– |  Ethiopia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Walid Atta?
Walid Atta was born on 28 August 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Walid Atta born?
Walid Atta was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Which national team does Walid Atta play for?
Walid Atta played international football for Ethiopia.
Which clubs has Walid Atta played for?
Walid Atta's recorded clubs are Gunnilse IS, FC Väsby United, AIK Fotboll, NK Lokomotiva, GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Helsingborgs IF, BK Häcken, Gençlerbirliği S.K., Östersunds FK and Hittarps IK.
How tall is Walid Atta?
Walid Atta is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Walid Atta play?
Walid Atta played as a defender.
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