Ydnekatchew Tessema
Ethiopian footballer (1921-1987)
Ethiopia
Forward
Ydnekatchew Tessema: profile
Ydnekatchew Tessema (born 11 September 1921 in Jimma, Ethiopia) was an Ethiopian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 19 August 1987.
Tessema started out at Saint George SC in 1935. The busiest spell of his career was at Saint George SC (1943–1958): 365 appearances and 318 goals.
At international level, Tessema represented Ethiopia (1947–1957), earning 15 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1947 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1935–1958 (24 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.87 (318 in 365)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jordan Ayew, Pierre Issa and Cheick Doukouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935–1942 | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | – | – |
| 1943–1958 | Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | 365 | 318 |
| Total | 365 | 318 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947–1957 | Ethiopia |
Senior | 15 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ydnekatchew Tessema born?
Ydnekatchew Tessema was born in Jimma, Ethiopia.
Which national team does Ydnekatchew Tessema play for?
Ydnekatchew Tessema played international football for Ethiopia. He has 15 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ydnekatchew Tessema played for?
Ydnekatchew Tessema's recorded clubs are Saint George SC.
What position does Ydnekatchew Tessema play?
Ydnekatchew Tessema played as a forward.