Fikru Terfera is one name that is on tip of every Indian’s tongue. The Atletico de Kolkata man has taken the league by storm. But he is an unknown commodity to the sub continental football fans.
Fikru Terfera Lamessa is an Ethiopian centre forward who was born on 24 January 1986. He has played for various clubs in Europe and Africa. He is an Ethiopian international and he has won 24 caps for his nation and has found the back of the net 8 times.
Teferra moved to the Czech first division club FK Mladá Boleslav on a three-year deal to stay in the Boleslav club, but was released from the contract before the end of his first season with the club. He signed a contract with South African ABSA Premiership outfit Supersport United in 2010, but was released in 2011.
Fikru is focal point of Ethiopian attack and he was captain of the Ethiopian national football team that participated in the 2012 CECAFA Cup.
So here is a rundown on Fikru-
Personal information
Full name
Fikru Teferra Lemessa
Date of birth
24 January 1986 (age 28)
Place of birth
Height
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position
Club information
Current team
Number
9
Senior career
Years
Team
Apps†
(Gls)†
2003–2004
?
(?)
2004–2006
55
(26)
2006–2007
19
(2)
2007–2009
46
(5)
2009
9
(0)
2010–2011
21
(4)
2011
8
(0)
2012
21
(3)
2013
8
(1)
2013–2014
6
(0)
2014–
3
(2)
National team
2004–
29
(8)
Honours
St George
Ethiopian Premier League (2):
2004–05, 2005–06
Ethiopian Super Cup (1):
2005
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