Natan Girma Explained

Natan Girma
Birth Date:11 December 2001
Height:1.90 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Reggiana
Clubnumber:80
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Servette
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Sona
Caps1:24
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Reggiana
Caps2:26
Goals2:5

Natan Girma (born 11 December 2001) is a Swiss footballer who plays as a midfielder for Reggiana.

Early life

As a youth player, Girma joined the youth academy of Swiss side Servette. He captained the club's under-21 team. After that, he almost signed for German side Hannover 96. In 2021, he signed for Italian side Sona. He made twenty-four league appearances and scored two goals while playing for the club. In 2023, he signed for Italian side Reggiana.

Girma was born on 11 December 2001. He is a native of Vaud, Switzerland. He has regarded Brazil international Ronaldinho as his football idol. He started playing football at the age of four.[1] Girma was born to a footballer father. He obtained Eritrean citizenship.[2]

Style of play

Girma mainly operates as a midfielder. He specifically operates as an attacking midfielder. He can also operate as a central midfielder or as a winger. He is right-footed. He is known for his speed. He has been described as "has a lot of agility and light-footedness, coupled with... qualities in one-on-one situations... attacks deep without hesitation and is always looking to move forward".[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Girma: "Giocavo nel fango, dormivo in palestra. Ora inseguo la A". gazzetta.it.
  2. Web site: Für Schweizer Klubs zu schwach – jetzt startet Girma in Italien durch. blick.ch.
  3. Web site: Natan Girma – der unbekannte Schweizer, der in der Serie B von der Nati träumt. bolzplazz.ch.