Surafel Dagnachew

Surafel Dagnachew Mengistu is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Debuting for Adama City in 2016, Surafel would join Fasil Kenema two years later. Scoring 10 goals in 97 appearances, he became a key player for the club. During his tenure with The Emperors, Surafel won one league title, one Ethiopian Cup title, and one Super Cup title.

Club career

Adama City

2016–17: Debut season

On 21 January 2017, Surafel scored a double in a 2–1 over Arba Minch City.

Fasil Kenema

2018–19: Debut season and Player of the Year

On 5 August 2018, Surafel joined Fasil Kenema from Adama City.
On 11 February 2019, Surafel scored a brace in a 3–0 win over Shire Endaselassie. Then, on 21 April, Surafel scored in a 4–0 victory against Defence Force. Surafel was awarded the Ethiopian Football Federation Player of the Year award for the 2018–19 season.

2020–21: First league title

On 20 January 2021, Surafel missed several scoring opportunities in a 4–0 win over Adama City. Surafel then won the 2020–21 Ethiopian Premier League with the club.

2022–23: Contract extension

On 10 March 2023, Surafel was accused of insulting the referee and received a fine of 3 thousand birr.

2023–24: Final season and departure

On 22 February 2024, Surafel confirmed on social media that he would be leaving Fasil Kenema at the end of the season.

Loudoun United

On 5 June 2024, Surafel joined Loudoun United from Fasil Kenema with a two-year contract. On 18 March 2025, Surafel made his debut for the club in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup against West Chester United, where he provided an assist for Riley Bidois in a 3–2 win.