Gatoch Panom Yiech (; born 30 November 1994) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Al-Fahaheel and captains the Ethiopia national team.
Club career
Ethiopian Coffee The Addis Ababa-based club Ethiopian Coffee was Panom's first professional club when he made his debut for them in 2012. After making many appearances and becoming a regular starter, his form with the club earned him his first call up to the Ethiopia national team in 2014. In June 2017, Panom become the first Ethiopian player to complete a transfer directly from an Ethiopian club to a Russian club when he made his move to FC Anzhi Makhachkala.
Anzhi Makhachkala On 21 June 2017, Panom signed a three-year contract with the Russian club FC Anzhi Makhachkala. Anzhi registered him with the league as a Chad citizen.
Panom made his debut for the main squad of Anzhi Makhachkala on 20 September 2017 in a Russian Cup game against FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok. On 14 December 2017, Panom's Anzhi contract was dissolved by mutual consent.
Mekelle City On 22 February 2018, Panom signed with Ethiopian Premier League debutantes Mekelle City FC on a contract that would keep him at the club until the end of the season. Due to a lingering muscle injury Panom had to sit out the first few games with the club until making his debut on 11 April 2018 against Jimma Aba Jifar.
El Gouna In July 2018, El Gouna announced the signing of Panom.
Al-Anwar In January 2020, Al-Anwar announced the signing of Panom.
Wolaitta Dicha On 9 February 2021, Panom returned to Ethiopia and signed for Wolaitta Dicha.
Newroz On 11 January 2025, Newroz confirmed the signing of Panom.
Al-Arabi On 2 February 2026, joined Al-Arabi.
International career In January 2014, coach Sewnet Bishaw, invited him to be a part of the Ethiopia squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship. The team was eliminated in the group stages after losing to Congo, Libya and Ghana.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAnzhi Makhachkala2017–18Russian Premier League0010––10Mekelle City2017–18Ethiopian Premier League142–El Gouna2018–19Egyptian Premier League2–Career total16210----170
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsEthiopia2012402013002014002015186201661201710201840201930202130202270202331Total458
Scores and results list Ethiopia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Panom goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Gatoch PanomNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 14 June 2015 Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 1–1 2–1 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification2 21 June 2015 Bahir Dar Stadium, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia 2–0 2–0 2016 African Nations Championship qualification3 11 October 2015 Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2–0 3–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification4 25 October 2015 Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2–0 3–0 2016 African Nations Championship qualification5 3–06 30 November 2015 Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1–1 (4–3 p)1–1 2015 CECAFA Cup7 9 January 2016 Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1–1 1–1 Friendly8 21 January 202319 May 1956 Stadium, Annaba, Algeria1–0 1–3 2022 African Nations Championship
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