Amin Askar

Amin Soleiman Askar (Aamiin Askaar, امين عسكر; born 1 October 1985) is a footballer who plays for Sprint-Jeløy. Born in Ethiopia, he has represented Norway at youth level.

Club career
A versatile footballer, Askar has played in several positions, including defence and midfield. On 27 March 2009, he signed a two-year contract with Fredrikstad.

Before the 2012 season, Askar signed a contract with the Tippeligaen club Brann.

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 paperwork did not arrive on time.

Askar also holds Norwegian and Somali citizenship, having lived in Norway since he was two years old.