2018–19 KF Tirana season
The 2018–19 season is Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 80th competitive season, 78th in the Kategoria Superiore and 98th year in existence as a football club.
2018–19 season | ||||
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President | Refik Halili | |||
Head coach | Zé Maria | |||
Stadium | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | |||
Kategoria Superiore | 7th | |||
Albanian Cup | Quarter-finals | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Dejan Blazhevski (3) All: Dejan Blazhevski (4) | |||
Highest home attendance | 8,000 vs Partizani Tirana (1 March 2019) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 200 vs Iliria Fushë-Krujë (25 September 2018) | |||
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Season overview
June
On 1 June 2018, Tirana announced to have signed a new two-year contract with manager Zé Maria, making him the highest paid coach in Albania.[1] The defender Erion Hoxhallari agreed a new contract until June 2020 despite interest from several European clubs.[2] Then he was sent on loan at fellow Superliga side Laçi on a short-term contract only for their UEFA Europa League campaign.[3]
On 14 June, Tirana reached a principal agreement with striker Michael Ngoo for the contract renewal.[4] The club announced their first summer transfer nine days later, the Macedonian striker Dejan Blazhevski, who signed a 1+1 contract.[5]
On 29 June, the youngster Ernest Muçi signed his first professional contract that will link him with Tirana for the next three years.[6] The club also presented their second signing of summer transfer window, the midfielder Eni Imami who signed for the next two seasons.[7]
July
Tirana begun the month by completing the signing of Vincent Atinga on a contract until June 2021.[8] Youngsters Jurgen Çelhaka and Marsel Ismailgeci both signed three-year contracts, their firsts as professionals.[9][10] The club then announced the next signing, the Ghanaian midfielder Winful Cobbinah, who signed a three-year deal.[11]
The club did not offer a new deal the youngster Patrik Bardhi who left as a free agent and later signed for Kastrioti Krujë.[12] After one season, Alked Çelhaka left the club by terminating the contract by mutual consent.[13]
On 16 July, Asion Daja and Dorian Kërçiku both signed contracts for the new season.[14][15] On 23 July, Tirana beat the concurrence of their rivals Partizani and signed the midfielder Edon Hasani on a two-year contract.[16] The next days, Tirana announced that they were going to play friendly matches with Apolonia Fier, Flamurtari Pristina and Prishtina.[17]
In the first friendly, Tirana recorded a 2–0 win at Selman Stërmasi Stadium against Apolonia Fier with the goal coming from newcomers Dejan Blazhevski and Edon Hasani.[18] On 27 July, Sedat Berisha was unveiled as Tirana's newest player by signing a one-year contract with an option to renew.[19] In the second one, Tirana won again, this time 3–0 versus Flamurtari Pristina.[20]
August
Club vice-captain Gentian Muça returned in training after more than a year after healing from the Spinal disc herniation and a neck tumor which he discovered in July of the previous year.[21][22] In the third and final friendly against Prishtina, Tirana suffered the first loss, as the Football Superleague of Kosovo side won 3–1 with Albi Doka scoring the consolation goal for the team.[23]
On 14 August, Tirana acquired the services of goalkeeper Shpëtim Moçka as a free agent. Moçka, who previously played for Teuta Durrës, signed a contract running until the end of the 2018–19 season.[24] Tirana commenced the Kategoria Superiore season four days later by playing against Kamza at home; the team surprisingly lost via a Sebino Plaku late winner.[25] The following week, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw against Teuta Durrës, earning their first championship point.[26]
Players such as Rei Qilimi, Alvaro Bishaj, Jurgen Vrapi, Hardy Binguila and Kenneth Muguna were all released by the club.[27][28][29]
On 29 August, Tirana was drawn in the first round of the 2018–19 Albanian Cup against Iliria Fushë-Krujë.[30]
On 31 August 2018, Nnamdi Oduamadi joined the club on a two-year contract.[31]
September
Tirana begun the new month by playing in the third league match against Kukësi at Loro Boriçi Stadium; youngster Ernest Muçi scored the consolation goal for the team which was defeated 3–1.[32] Two goals from Cobbinah and one each from Blazhevski and Turtulli secured a 4–1 victory in the first leg of the Albanian Cup, first round, over Iliria Fushë-Krujë.[33]
Back in league, Tirana won their first championship match on 16 September by defeating Luftëtari Gjirokastër 3–1 at home; Blazhevski, Turtulli and Greca gave Tirana their first top-flight win after 484 days.[34] The team then played Skënderbeu Korçë away in the matchday 5; despite opening the score with a header from Edon Hasani, the team conceded in the last minutes in a match which was marred by referee's mistakes.[35]
On 25 September, Tirana won conformably the second leg of Albanian Cup first round against Iliria Fushë-Krujë; Sentamu scored a hat-trick which was followed by Ngoo's goal.[36] The team will play Flamurtari Vlorë in the second round.[37]
Three days later, Tirana played their first derby match against Partizani Tirana after more than a year; the team lost again, making it 14 consecutive matches without winning.[38] The loss also meant the team's worst Kategoria Superiore start since 2007–08 season.[39]
October
Tirana's October begun with a 3–2 win at Kastrioti Krujë for the second win of the season. A brace by Blazhevski and an owngoal from Stijepović sealed the victory for the while&blues.[40] It was Tirana's first away win in Kategoria Superiore since February 2016.[41]
In the next league match, Tirana fell at the hands of Laçi; the guests won 1–0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium thanks to a goal of Redon Xhixha while Blazhevski missed a crucial penalty in the last minutes.[42] Following the match, striker Nnamdi Oduamadi was sent at hospital with a broken rib due to heavy challenges from Laçi players.[43]
Players
Squad information
- As of 28 September 2018[44]
Squad no. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (age) | ||
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Goalkeepers | ||||||
1 | Ilion Lika | GK | 17 May 1980 (aged 38) | |||
81 | Alessio Abibi | GK | 4 December 1996 (aged 21) | |||
89 | Shpëtim Moçka | GK | 20 October 1989 (aged 28) | |||
Defenders | ||||||
2 | Marsel Ismailgeci | LB | 14 March 2000 (aged 18) | |||
3 | Klisman Cake | CB | 2 May 1999 (aged 19) | |||
4 | Gentian Muça | CB / DM | 13 May 1987 (aged 31) | |||
5 | Marvin Turtulli | CB | 17 October 1994 (aged 23) | |||
17 | Albi Doka | RB | 26 June 1997 (aged 21) | |||
28 | Erion Hoxhallari | LB | 26 February 1993 (aged 25) | |||
21 | Vincent Atinga | CB | 30 October 1993 (aged 24) | |||
23 | Sedat Berisha | CB | 3 September 1989 (aged 28) | |||
Midfielders | ||||||
6 | Tony Mawejje | DM | 15 December 1990 (aged 27) | |||
7 | Bedri Greca | CM | 23 October 1990 (aged 27) | |||
8 | Winful Cobbinah | AM | 6 September 1991 (aged 26) | |||
13 | Erando Karabeci | CM / DM / AM | 6 September 1988 (aged 29) | |||
14 | Asion Daja | CM / RB | 14 March 1990 (aged 28) | |||
16 | Edon Hasani | CM / DM / AM | 9 January 1992 (aged 26) | |||
18 | Dorian Kërçiku | CM / RB / LB | 30 July 1993 (aged 24) | |||
19 | Eni Imami | CM / LM / CB / LB | 19 December 1992 (aged 25) | |||
Forwards | ||||||
9 | Grend Halili | CF | 24 May 1998 (aged 20) | |||
10 | Nnamdi Oduamadi | CF | 17 October 1990 (aged 27) | |||
11 | Yunus Sentamu | CF | 13 August 1994 (aged 23) | |||
45 | Michael Ngoo | CF | 23 October 1992 (aged 25) | |||
77 | Dejan Blazhevski | CF | 6 December 1985 (aged 32) |
From youth squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
Transfers in
Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving from | Fee | Ref |
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23 June 2018 | FW | Dejan Blazhevski | 31 | Vardar | Free | [5] | |
29 June 2018 | MF | Eni Imami | 24 | Free agent | Free | [7] | |
1 July 2018 | DF | Vincent Atinga | 23 | Free agent | Free | [8] | |
4 July 2018 | MF | Jurgen Çelhaka | 16 | Youth team | Free | [9] | |
4 July 2018 | DF | Marsel Ismailgeci | 17 | Youth team | Free | [10] | |
13 July 2018 | MF | Winful Cobbinah | 25 | Free agent | Free | [11] | |
23 July 2018 | MF | Edon Hasani | 25 | Free agent | Free | [16] | |
27 July 2018 | DF | Sedat Berisha | 27 | Free agent | Free | [19] | |
14 August 2018 | GK | Shpëtim Moçka | 28 | Free agent | Free | [24] | |
31 August 2018 | FW | Nnamdi Oduamadi | 27 | Free agent | Free | [24] | |
Transfers out
Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving to | Fee | Ref |
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8 July 2018 | MF | Alked Çelhaka | 23 | Free agent | Free | [13] | |
1 August 2018 | MF | Rei Qilimi | 22 | Free agent | Free | [29] | |
1 August 2018 | DF | Alvaro Bishaj | 26 | Free agent | Free | [29] | |
9 August 2018 | FW | Patrik Bardhi | 20 | Kastrioti Krujë[lower-alpha 1] | Free | [12] | |
19 August 2018 | MF | Kenneth Muguna | 22 | Gor Mahia | Free | [27] | |
29 August 2018 | MF | Jurgen Vrapi | 19 | Dinamo Tirana | Free | [28] | |
- Following Bardhi's departure he joined Kastrioti Krujë.
Loans out
Start date | Pos. | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
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14 June 2018 | LB | Erion Hoxhallari | Laçi | 3 August 2018 | [3] |
Pre-season and friendlies
25 July 2018 Friendly | Tirana | 2–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë, Albania |
17:00 CET | Blazhevski Hasani |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
29 July 2018 Friendly | Tirana | 3–0 | Flamurtari Pristina | Tiranë, Albania |
17:00 CET | Sentamu 55' Cobbinah 67' Turtulli 85' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Klajdi Kola (Albania) |
5 August 2018 Friendly | Tirana | 1–3 | Prishtina | Tiranë, Albania |
17:00 CET | Doka 49' | Report | Korenica 10' (pen.), 20', 25' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
9 January 2019 Friendly | Tirana | 1–2 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tiranë, Albania |
14:00 CET | Muçi 14' | Report | Hoxhaj 66' Otto John 81' |
Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
12 January 2019 Friendly | Tirana | 0–2 | Laçi | Tiranë, Albania |
14:00 CET | Report | Xhixha 6' Mersinaj 19' |
Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
16 January 2019 Friendly | Tirana | 3–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë, Albania |
14:00 CET | Muçi 65', 85' Doka 87' |
Report | Onuh 60' | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
Competitions
Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Record | |||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
Kategoria Superiore | August 2018 | May 2019 | Matchday 1 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 25.93 |
Albanian Cup | September 2018 | First round | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 66.67 | |
Total | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 42 | 32 | +10 | 33.33 |
Last updated: 6 April 2019
Kategoria Superiore
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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5 | Flamurtari[lower-alpha 1] | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 32 | +3 | 54 | |
6 | Laçi | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 49 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[lower-alpha 2] |
7 | Tirana | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 44 | 35 | +9 | 47 | |
8 | Luftëtari | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 39 | −2 | 47 | |
9 | Kastrioti (R) | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 53 | −18 | 42 | Relegation to the Kategoria e Parë |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Draw.[45]
(R) Relegated.
Notes:
- Flamurtari failed to obtain a UEFA license.
- Since the winners of the 2018–19 Albanian Cup, Kukësi, qualified for European competition based on league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners was passed down to the sixth-placed team, Laçi, since the fourth-placed team and the fifth-placed team failed to obtain a UEFA license.
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 37 | 32 | +5 | 40 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 21 | −1 |
Last updated: 4 May 2019.
Source: Competitive matches
Results by round
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
18 August 2018 1 | Tirana | 0–1 | Kamza | Tiranë |
19:45 CET | Report | Plaku 89' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Andi Koci |
24 August 2018 2 | Tirana | 0–0 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
19:45 CET | Mawejje 70' | Report | Vecaj 60' Hakaj 78' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kridens Meta |
2 September 2018 3 | Kukësi | 3–1 | Tirana | Shkodër |
19:45 CET | Reginaldo 2', 45+2', 64' Frashëri 75' |
Report | Muçi 61' Cake 90+1' |
Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Juxhin Xhaja |
16 September 2018 4 | Tirana | 3–1 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | Tiranë |
18:45 CET | Blazhevski 3' Hoxhallari 18' 55' Turtulli 24' Daja 39' Greca 90+4' 90+4' |
Report | Doka 14' (o.g.) Janičić 15' 71' Milosavljev 46' Ramadani 54' Ymeraj 66' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
22 September 2018 5 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 1–1 | Tirana | Korçë |
18:45 CET | Lulaj 6' Radaš 27' Abazi 59' Vangjeli 76' John 85' |
Report | Hasani 20' Imami 58' Doka 67' Greca 76' |
Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium Referee: Orlando Kuka |
28 September 2018 6 | Tirana | 0–1 | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
19:45 CET | Turtulli 19' Mawejje 29' Blazhevski 68' |
Report | Mala 22' Hila 40' Belica 51' Telushi 56' Trashi 68' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
3 October 2018 7 | Kastrioti Krujë | 2–3 | Tirana | Fushë-Krujë |
13:45 CET | Bardhi 30' Shehu 58' 81' |
Report | Stijepović 34' (o.g.) Blazhevski 37', 74', 38' Turtulli 45' |
Stadium: Redi Maloku Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Laver Alla |
7 October 2018 8 | Tirana | 0–1 | Laçi | Tiranë |
16:45 CET | Blazhevski 48' Daja 52' Imami 85' |
Report | Fangaj 3' Lushkja 20' Xhixha 50' Selmani 77' Toro 80' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
22 October 2018 9 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–0 | Tirana | Vlorë |
18:00 CET | Položani 31' Danilo Alves 36' 72' Torassa 66' Siljanovski 78' |
Report | Turtulli 13' Imami 68' |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
27 October 2018 10 | Kamza | 1–1 | Tirana | Kamëz |
14:00 CET | Bruno Arrabal 30' Fukui 69' Frashëri 80' |
Report | Sentamu 20' 64' Daja 45' |
Stadium: Kamëz Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
2 November 2018 11 | Teuta Durrës | 2–1 | Tirana | Shijak |
14:00 CET | Bicaj 70' 73' Gjorgievski 80' |
Report | Hasani 27' | Stadium: Tofik Jashari Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Klajdi Kola |
6 November 2018 12 | Tirana | 0–0 | Kukësi | Tiranë |
18:00 CET | Abibi 31' Karabeci 45' Daja 72' |
Report | Shkodra 62' Ethemi 65' William Cordeiro 81' 88' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
11 November 2018 13 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 2–1 | Tirana | Gjirokastër |
14:00 CET | Janičić 17' Rroca 45' Shkurtaj 50' (pen.) Dunga 88' |
Report | Sentamu 36', 45+1' Greca 47' |
Stadium: Gjirokastër Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
24 November 2018 14 | Tirana | 1–1 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Sentamu 17', 45' Hasani 38' Greca 47' Daja 90+4' |
Report | Dita 35' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Juxhin Xhaja |
30 November 2018 15 | Partizani Tirana | 2–1 | Tirana | Tiranë |
18:00 CET | Trashi 31' Ibrahimi 38' Hebaj 66', 86' |
Report | Daja 21' Hoxhallari 29' Halili 50' Hasani 51' Kërçiku 90' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
8 December 2018 16 | Tirana | 4–0 | Kastrioti Krujë | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Hasani 11' (pen.) Greca 40' Sentamu 52', 90' Ngoo 77' |
Report | Kuka 10' Ymeraj 66' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Laver Alla |
15 December 2018 17 | Laçi | 2–1 | Tirana | Laç |
14:00 CET | Xhixha 7' Shtubina 14' Fangaj 25' Sefgjinaj 35' |
Report | Doka 13' Ngoo 62' Hasani 73' Hoxhallari 89' |
Stadium: Laçi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Adrian Beqiri |
21 December 2018 18 | Tirana | 1–0 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
16:30 CET | Kërçiku 44' Hasani 65', 87' Greca 85' |
Report | Položani 47' Batha 65' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Andi Koçi |
1 February 2019 20 | Tirana | 1–1 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
18:00 CET | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
10 February 2019 21 | Kukësi | 0–1 | Tirana | Kamëz |
14:00 CET | Stadium: Kamëz Stadium |
17 February 2019 22 | Tirana | 1–1 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
22 February 2019 23 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 1–2 | Tirana | Korçë |
18:00 CET | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium |
1 March 2019 24 | Tirana | 0–0 | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
18:00 CET |
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Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
17 March 2019[nb 1] 25 | Kastrioti Krujë | 1–0 | Tirana | Fushë-Krujë |
14:00 CET |
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Report |
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Stadium: Redi Maloku Stadium Attendance: 1000 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
- The match was originally scheduled to be played on 9 March, but it was delayed due to the boycott of the Union of Albanian football referees due to insecure conditions at the stadiums.
Albanian Cup
First round
12 September 2018 First leg | Iliria Fushë-Krujë | 1–4 | Tirana | Fushë-Krujë |
16:00 CET | Xhebrahimi 8' Sala 24' Baku 34' Zuna 43' |
Report | Cobbinah 31', 48' Turtulli 44' Blazhevski 75' Mawejje 85' |
Stadium: Redi Maloku Stadium Attendance: 450 Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
25 September 2018 Second leg | Tirana | 4–0 (8–1 agg.) | Iliria Fushë-Krujë | Tiranë |
15:30 CET | Sentamu 23', 28', 38' Çelhaka 43' Greca 75' Ngoo 80' Atinga 87' |
Report | Hoxha 34' Selmani 78' Baku 89' |
Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 200 Referee: Xhulio Mema |
Second round
23 January 2019 First leg | Tirana | 2–0 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
6 February 2019 Second leg | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–0 (1–2 agg.) | Tirana | Vlorë |
13:30 CET | Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium |
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
24 April 2019 First leg | Luftëtari | 0–0 | Tirana | Gjirokastër |
16:00 CET | Summary | Stadium: Gjirokastra Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
Statistics
Squad stats
League | Cup | Total Stats | |
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Games played | 24 | 5 | 29 |
Games won | 7 | 4 | 12 |
Games drawn | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Games lost | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Goals scored | 28 | 13 | 41 |
Goals conceded | 25 | 2 | 27 |
Goal difference | +3 | +11 | +14 |
Clean sheets | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Last updated: 13 March 2019
Source: Soccerway
Top scorers
No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
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77 | FW | Dejan Blazhevski | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
11 | FW | Yunus Sentamu | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
8 | MF | Winful Cobbinah | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
5 | DF | Marvin Turtulli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
7 | MF | Bedri Greca | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
16 | MF | Edon Hasani | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
20 | FW | Ernest Muçi | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
45 | FW | Michael Ngoo | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
# | Own goals | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
TOTAL | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Last updated: 3 October 2018
Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.
Rnk | No. | Player | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
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1 | 81 | Alessio Abibi | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2 | 89 | Shpëtim Moçka | 0 | 1 | 1 |
TOTALS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Last updated: 25 September 2018
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