Degu Debebe Explained

Degu Debebe
Fullname:Degu Debebe Gebreyes
Birth Date:1982 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:–2002
Youthclubs1:Arba Minch City
Years1:2002–2004
Years2:2004–2018
Years3:2019 - 2023
Clubs1:Arba Minch City
Clubs2:Saint George
Clubs3:Wolaitta Dicha
Caps3:71
Goals3:3
Nationalyears1:2003–2014
Nationalteam1:Ethiopia
Nationalcaps1:51
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:29 June 2023
Ntupdate:13 January 2014

Degu Debebe Gebreyes (Amharic: ደጉ ደበበ; born 19 March 1982) is an Ethiopian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[1]

Career

Degu is a defender and is part of the Ethiopia national football team. He began his career with Arba Minch City FC. In the summer of 2004, he joined Saint-George SA. He was voted player of the 04/05 season and received 1,000 birr prize money.[2] Since his arriving, Degu is a model of consistency, rarely making errors and has helped the club win 6 Premier League titles.

International career

Degu debuted for Ethiopia in 2003. With 46 caps he is one of the most capped players in Ethiopian history. He is also the captain of the team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Degu Debebe . National-Football-Teams.com . 20 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Ethiopian Review – Ethiopian News and Opinion Journal.