Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former professional footballer who played as a striker. With six goals in 23 appearances, Shimangus is his country's joint all-time top goalscorer and most capped player.
Shimangus was a regular for the Eritrea national team virtually since its inception, and featured in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches, arguably their most successful campaign to date.
He played in two World Cup qualifying matches.