Amin Askar

Amin Soleiman Askar (Somali: Aamiin Askaar, Arabic: امين عسكر) (born 1 October 1985) is an Ethiopian[3]-Norwegian professional football player who currently plays for Kristiansund. Askar also holds Norwegian citizenship, having lived in Norway since he was two years old.

Amin Askar
Amin Askar in 2014
Personal information
Full name Amin Soleiman Askar
Date of birth (1985-10-01) 1 October 1985
Place of birth Harer, Ethiopia[1]
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 12 in)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
Kristiansund
Number 18
Youth career
Kambo IL
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2009 Moss 110 (22)
2009–2012 Fredrikstad 80 (8)
2012–2016 Brann 80 (21)
2015Sarpsborg 08 (loan) 27 (2)
2016–2017[2] Şanlıurfaspor 32 (1)
2017–2019 Sarpsborg 08 48 (4)
2020– Kristiansund 19 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 October 2020

Club career

Fredrikstad FK

A versatile footballer, Askar has played in several positions, including defence and midfield.[4] On 27 March 2009, he signed a two-year contract with Fredrikstad.[4]

SK Brann

Before the 2012 season, Askar signed a contract with the Tippeligaen club Brann.

Sarpsborg 08 FF

Before the 2015 season, Askar signed a loan-deal with the Tippeligaen club Sarpsborg 08.

International

In 2013 Askar decided to represent Ethiopia at senior level. Askar was supposed to make his debut against Nigeria in the African play-offs for the World Cup in Brazil, but the needed papers work did not arrive on time.[5]

He still yet to make his debut for the national team.

Career statistics

As of 18 October 2020[6]
Club Season Division League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Moss 2003 1. divisjon 25120271
2004 15211163
2005 000000
2006 23611247
2007 25712269
2008 22600226
Fredrikstad 2009 Tippeligaen 2734120334
2010 1. divisjon 28432316
2011 Tippeligaen 25142293
Brann 2012 23840278
2013 29910309
2014 28442326
Sarpsborg 08 2015 27241313
Şanlıurfaspor 2015–16 TFF First League 17110181
2016–17 15070220
Sarpsborg 08 2017 Eliteserien 11030140
2018 24420131395
2019 13000130
Kristiansund 2020 Eliteserien 19200192
Career Total 39650421215145363

References

  1. "Amin Askar" (in Norwegian). Sportsklubben Brann. Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  2. ŞANLIURFASPOR AMİN ASKAR'I YENİDEN RENKLERİNE BAĞLADI‚ haber-sanliurfa.com, 4 May 2017
  3. Collins Okinyo (8 October 2014). "Amin Askar dreams of playing for Ethiopia Walia Ibex finally come true as he lands in Ethiopia after 29 years away". Soka25east.com. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  4. Tom Raae (19 June 2014). "Amin Askar er klar for FFK" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  5. "Amin Askar gets the call from Ethiopian Coach Mariano Barreto – Ethiosports". Ethiosports.com. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  6. "Amin Askar" (in Norwegian). NIFS - Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.


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