Youssouf Hersi
Ethiopian footballer and midfielder
Born
August 20th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ethiopia
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Started a career in the youth ranks of Ethiopia's football academies before moving to clubs in Europe and Australia. Gained experience in leagues such as the Dutch Eredivisie and the Australian A-League. Contributed significantly to club teams and also represented the national team in various international competitions.
Played for FC Twente in the Eredivisie
Competed in the A-League with Melbourne Victory
Represented the national team of Ethiopia
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