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 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing 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)
2015	→ Sarpsborg 08 (loan)	27	(2)
2016–2017[2]	Şanlıurfaspor	32	(1)
2017–2019	Sarpsborg 08	48	(4)
2020–	Kristiansund	5	(2)
National team
2014	Ethiopia	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 July 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. He will be expected to make his debut on the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.[5]

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

Career statistics

As of 4 December 2019[6]

Club	Season	Division	League		Cup		Europe		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Moss	2003	1. divisjon	25	1	2	0	—		27	1
	2004		15	2	1	1	—		16	3
	2005		0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	2006		23	6	1	1	—		24	7
	2007		25	7	1	2	—		26	9
	2008		22	6	0	0	—		22	6
Fredrikstad	2009	Tippeligaen	27	3	4	1	2	0	33	4
	2010	1. divisjon	28	4	3	2	—		31	6
	2011	Tippeligaen	25	1	4	2	—		29	3
Brann	2012		23	8	4	0	—		27	8
	2013		29	9	1	0	—		30	9
	2014		28	4	4	2	—		32	6
Sarpsborg 08	2015		27	2	4	1	—		31	3
Şanlıurfaspor	2015–16	TFF First League	17	1	1	0	—		18	1
	2016–17		15	0	7	0	—		22	0
Sarpsborg 08	2017	Eliteserien	11	0	3	0	—		14	0
	2018		24	4	2	0	13	1	39	5
	2019		13	0	0	0	—		13	0
Career Total			377	48	42	12	15	1	434	61

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.

External links

• Amin Askar player info at the official Fredrikstad FK website (in Norwegian)
• Guardian Football