Fikru Teferra
Fikru Teferra Lemessa (Amharic: ፍቅሩ ተፈራ ለሜሳ; born 24 January 1986) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who last played for Mohammedan Sporting Club. He has played as forward thorough out his career.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fikru Teferra Lamessa | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Adama City | 1 | |
| 2004–2006 | St George | 55 | (26) |
| 2006–2007 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | (2) |
| 2007–2009 | Supersport United | 46 | (5) |
| 2009 | FK Mladá Boleslav | 9 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Supersport United | 21 | (4) |
| 2011 | KuPS | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | Thanh Hóa | 21 | (3) |
| 2013 | Free State Stars | 8 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | University of Pretoria | 6 | (0) |
| 2014 | Milano United | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | Atlético de Kolkata | 12 | (5) |
| 2015 | Bidvest Wits | 6 | (1) |
| 2015 | Chennaiyin | 11 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Sheikh Russel KC | ? | (?) |
| 2018 | Highlands Park | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Mohammedan S.C. | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004–2014 | Ethiopia | 30 | (11) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 January 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 July 2017 (UTC) | |||
Club career
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. He was captain of the Ethiopian national football team that participated in the 2012 CECAFA Cup.
On 12 October 2014, Teferra made history by scoring the first goal in the Indian Super League, a 28th-minute shot from the edge of the penalty box in a 3–0 victory for Atlético de Kolkata over Mumbai City FC.[1] He also opened the scoring in their second match, a 2–0 win at NorthEast United.[2] On 25 October 2014, he was given a two match ban for headbutting Gregory Arnolin in a match against FC Goa.[3]
On 19 December 2014, it was reported that Teferra was released by Atletico de Kolkata due to a hamstring injury.[4]
A month later, on 22 January 2015, after trialing with Bidvest Wits F.C. of the South African Premiership, that Teferra had signed a six-month contract with the club.[5] He later signed for Chennaiyin FC in 2015 Indian Super League season. He made 11 appearances and he scored against Atlético de Kolkata.
Fikru signed 1-year contract with Bangladesh Premier League side Sheikh Russel KC for 10000 usd salary per month on 21 February 2016.[6] In March 2018 fikru joined Mohammedan SC of I-League 2nd division.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 17 December 2014[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mladá Boleslav | 2009–10 | Czech First League | 9 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Total | 9 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |||||
| SuperSport United | 2010–11 | Premier Soccer League | 21 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||||
| KuPS | 2011 | Veikkausliiga | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Thanh Hóa | 2012 | V.League 1 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | |||
| Free State Stars | 2012–13 | Premier Soccer League | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | |||
| University of Pretoria | 2013–14 | Premier Soccer League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| University of Pretoria | 2013–14 | National First Division | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Atlético Kolkata | 2014 | Indian Super League | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 5 | |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 5 | |||
| Chennaiyin FC | 2015 | Indian Super League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Mohammedan | 2017 | I-League 2nd Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 5 | — | 12 | 5 | |||||
| Career total | 89 | 8 | 5 | 0 | — | 94 | 9 | |||
Honours
- St George
- Ethiopian Premier League (2):
- 2004–05, 2005–06
- Ethiopian Super Cup (1):
- 2005
- Atlético de Kolkata
- Indian Super League (1):
- 2014
- Chennaiyin FC
- Indian Super League (1):
- 2015
References
- "Ex-Liverpool stars Luis Garcia and Josemi start as Atletico de Kolkata win first Indian Super League clash against Mumbai City". Associated Press. 12 October 2014.
- "ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata outshine NorthEast United FC 2-0". India Today. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- "ISL announces ruling on incidents from FC Goa vs Atlético de Kolkata fixture". Indian Super League. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- "ISL: Atletico de Kolkata release striker Fikru". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- May, Edward. "Official: Fikru seals Bidvest Wits move". Goal.com. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- "Mohammedan Sporting replace Willis Plaza with Fikru Teferra ahead of 2nd Division I-League". 5 March 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- "Soccerway profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2014.