Golgol Mebrahtu

Golgol Mebrahtu
Born	(1990-08-28) August 28, 1990 Khartoum, Sudan
Occupation	Professional soccer player (retired)
Years active	2009–2022
Known for	Soccer striker

Golgol Mebrahtu (born 28 August 1990) is a retired professional soccer striker. Originally born in Sudan as an Eritrean refugee, he represented Australia at youth international levels.

Early life

Of Eritrean heritage, Mebrahtu relocated to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia when he was nine years old. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia and practices the Coptic Orthodox Christian faith.

Gold Coast United

In June 2009, after impressing during a trial, Mebrahtu secured a three-year deal with Gold Coast United. Coach Miron Bleiberg discovered him while he was training solo, having identified him through earlier scouting efforts.

Melbourne Heart

During the 2012–13 season, Mebrahtu featured for Melbourne Heart, donning the number 14 shirt. He scored the decisive goal in his first match against Perth Glory and also netted the opening goal of 2013. On 2 February 2014, just before the transfer window shut, Melbourne Heart released him from his contract.

Western Sydney Wanderers

Mebrahtu joined Western Sydney Wanderers on 3 February 2014 alongside Daniel Mullen. Because the A-League roster was full, his initial appearances were limited to the club’s 2014 AFC Champions League campaign. After Tahj Minniecon suffered a long-term injury, Mebrahtu was added to the A-League squad on 5 March 2014. He made his debut for the Wanderers as a substitute against Sydney FC but had to be replaced shortly after due to injury. On 5 May 2016, Western Sydney Wanderers announced his release.

Mladá Boleslav

In mid-2016, Mebrahtu signed with Czech First League side Mladá Boleslav. He scored six goals across 14 appearances in the 2017–18 season but was later excluded from the team following Jozef Weber’s appointment as head coach. The club and player mutually agreed to terminate his contract in August 2018.

Sparta Prague

On 20 August 2018, Mebrahtu committed to a one-year contract with Sparta Prague and departed upon its conclusion at season’s end.

Brisbane Roar

Mebrahtu joined Brisbane Roar on 22 January 2021. He registered his inaugural goal for the club on March 21, scoring a late equalizer in a 1–1 draw versus Wellington Phoenix.

PSM Makassar

On 11 January 2022, Indonesian top-tier club PSM Makassar confirmed the acquisition of Mebrahtu.

International career

Mebrahtu made his international debut representing Australia’s under-23 squad in 2011. Eligible to play for Australia, Sudan (his birth nation), and Eritrea (his ancestral country), he received an invitation from the Eritrean National Football Federation in August 2018 to join their national team.

He was summoned for Eritrea’s squad ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff against Namibia in September 2019 but did not feature in any matchday lineups.

Club

Gold Coast United

• National Youth League: 2009–10

Western Sydney Wanderers

• AFC Champions League: 2014