Ydnekatchew Tessema (Amharic: ይድነቃቸው ተሠማ; 11 September 1921 – 19 August 1987) was a footballer and pioneer of modern sports organizations in Ethiopia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ydnekatchew Tessema Eshete | ||
| Date of birth | (1921-09-11)11 September 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Jimma, Ethiopia | ||
| Date of death | 19 August 1987(1987-08-19) (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1943-1958 | Saint-George SA | 365 | (318) |
| National team | |||
| 1947-1957 | Ethiopia | 15 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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