Ndriçim Shtubina

Ndriçim Shtubina (born 18 March 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Vllaznia Shkodër in the Albanian Superliga.[1][2]

Ndriçim Shtubina
Personal information
Full name Ndriçim Shtubina
Date of birth (1987-03-18) 18 March 1987
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Vllaznia
Number 10
Youth career
2000–2006 Vllaznia Shkodër
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2011 Vllaznia 90 (14)
2008–2009 → Skënderbeu (loan) 14 (3)
2011–2012 Flamurtari 20 (1)
2012–2017 Vllaznia 148 (24)
2017 Kukësi 10 (0)
2018–2019 Laçi 52 (12)
2019- Vllaznia 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 February 2018

Club career

Vllaznia Shkodër

He started his youth career at Vllaznia Shkodër. He will be long remembered for his European goal scored on 9 July 2009 against Irish side Sligo Rovers, in the match valid for 2009–10 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, where Shtubina played as a starter and scored the match opening goal in the 42nd minute, an equalizing goal in the 84th minute of the second half and finished the game in the 1–1 draw.[3]

In June 2012, Shtubina signed with Vllaznia, returning to Shkodër after one a year absence.[4] He came from Flamurtari Vlorë along with his teammate Halim Begaj.[5] During an interview, Shtubia said that he returned to Vllaznia with the goal of winning the championship, however, Vllaznia finished in 6th place, failing to secure a spot in European competitions next season.

2012–13 season

Shtubina started 2012–13 season by appearing as a second-half substitute in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu Korçë, which finished in a 1–3 home loss.[6] In November 2012, he suffered a knee injury that kept him sidelined until January 2013.[7] He returned to the football field on 8 February by appearing as a substitute in the last moments of the 1–0 away win against Skënderbeu Korçë, replacing the goalscorer Arsen Hajdari.[8]

On 4 May, Shtubina scored his first goal of the season during the 3–1 league loss to his former club Flamurtari Vlorë, which was his only strike of this season.[9] During the 2012–13 season, Shtubina played 17 out of 26 league matches, in addition 3 cup matches, as Vllaznia was eliminated in the second round to Shkumbini Peqin.[10] The team finished the championship in a disappointing sixth place, remaining out of European competitions once again. Following the end of the season, due to negative results, Shtubina said that there is a possibility for him to leave the club.[11]

2013–14 season

Shtubina started his seventh season as a Vllaznia Shkodër player by playing full-90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss to Flamurtari Vlorë in team's first league match of 2013–14 season.[12] On 18 September, he opened his scoring account by netting the opener of a 2–0 win against Tirana in the Albanian derby.[13] He scored his second league goal in the matchday 8 against Kastrioti Krujë on 20 October, leading the team into a 2–1 home success.[14] A week later, he scored the winner against the newly promoted side Partizani Tirana for another three important points.[15]

Shtubina started 2014 by scoring a last-minute equalizer against Teuta Durrës, earning his side a point at home.[16] He continued with his solid appearances by netting the second of a 2–0 away win against Laçi on 23 March; the goal came after a solo run.[17] Seven days later, he scored the lone goal of the 1–0 home win against Skënderbeu Korçë, which was his sixth of the season, equaling his personal best set in 2010–11 season.[18] A minute after scoring, he received a yellow card meaning that he would miss the next league match against Lushnja.[19] Shtubina returned in action on 19 April and set his mark by scoring the third goal of the 4–2 away win over Kastrioti Krujë, setting a new personal best.[20] It was the third match in a row that he score a goal. Shtubina ended the season with 7 goals and 30 appearances throughout the season, with Vllaznia managing to stay in Albanian Superliga for another season.

2014–15 season

During summer transfer window, many rumors circulating for a possible departure of Shtubina from the club, as Partizani Tirana and Teuta Durrës were set to acquire his services.[21][22] However, he agreed a contract extension with the club in July 2014,[23] and was named club captain for 2014–15 season.[24]

He played his first match of the season in team's opening league match 2014–15 season against Kukësi, featuring in the entire match.[25] Shtubina scored his first goal of the season on 11 September 2014 from a direct corner-kick in a 1–1 draw against Tirana in the Albanian derby which was infamously marred by crowd trouble which saw 13 people arrested and both clubs' fans receiving lengthy stadium bans.[26][27][28] Following that, on 20 September 2014, he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Apolonia Fier, taking his tally up to three league goals.[29] In the post-match interview, Shtubina dedicated his goals to the club's fans.[30]

2015–16 season

Shtbuina opened the season by playing full-90 minutes in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu Korçë on 9 September 2015 which finished in a 1–0 defeat.[31] He scored his first goal of the season on 17 October in Vllaznia Shkodër's 3–0 defeat of Tërbuni Pukë, netting in the first minute of the match.[32] On 23 December, in the last match of 2015, Shtubina scored in the second minute of the match against fellow relegation strugglers Bylis Ballsh in an eventual 3–2 home win.[33]

With the arrival of the new coach Armando Cungu, Shtubina kept his place in the starting lineup, playing five matches between January and February.[34] On 13 March, he scored the second in a 3–1 win over rivals Tirana at Reshit Rusi Stadium.[35] On 30 April, in the 3–2 away defeat to Laçi in the matchday 32,[36] Shtubina made his 200th appearance for Vllaznia Shkodër.[37] On 8 May, he scored his sixth league goal of the season in the 2–0 home win against Tërbuni Pukë, giving his team three crucial points in their bid to escape relegation.[38]

Shtubina ended his ninth season as a Vllaznia Shkodër player by playing 36 matches in all competitions, including 33 in league, as the team managed to secure a spot in Albanian Superliga for the next season.[39] He also scored six league goals, being the team top goalscorer along with Eraldo Çinari.[40]

2016–17 season

On 10 June 2016, Shtubina signed a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him at the club until June 2018.[41] After refusing to train for days,[42] on 24 July 2017, Shtubina announced via a Facebook status that he was a free agent, after failing to find a way with the club for the new contract.[43]

Kukësi

On 29 July 2017, Shtubina agreed personal terms and completed a transfer to fellow top flight side Kukësi for the 2017–18 season.[44] He was presented to media the same day and was given squad number 10, last worn by Jean Carioca, stating: "I'm thankful to Kukësi directors for believing in me."[44] He made his competitive debut on 6 September by starting in the 2017 Albanian Supercup match against Tirana which was lost 0–1.[45] His league debut occurred three days later, playing 76 minutes in the opening matchday of championship against newbie Kamza as Kukësi won 1–0 at home.[46] Shtubina however lost his place in lineup very soon and finished first phase of championship with only 192 minutes from 6 matches, only one as starter.[47] He opened his scoring account on 13 December by netting in the 5–1 home win over Erzeni in the second leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup second round.[48] Ten days later, he announced his departure from the club only one day following the loss to Lufëtari Gjirokastër.[49]

Laçi

On 30 December 2018, Shtubina joined Laçi as a free agent, signing a contract until the end of the season.[50] Aged 30, Shtubina was the second oldest member of the team, with the oldest being captain Taulant Sefgjinaj at 31.[51] He was given squad number 18, and made his debut by starting in the 3–1 away loss at Kazma, playing for 61 minutes before making place for Arbri Beqaj.[52] His first score-sheet contributions came later in his sixth appearance for the club , netting his team's first goal in an eventual 2–2 draw against Luftëtari Gjirokastër at home.[53]

Career statistics
As of 18 February 2018[34]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vllaznia Shkodër 2006–07 Albanian Superliga 0000——00
Ada Velipojë 2007–08 Albanian First Division ??11——1+1+
Skënderbeu Korçë 2007–08 Albanian Superliga 14300——143
Vllaznia Shkodër 2008–09 Albanian Superliga 29382——375
2009–10 325622[lower-alpha 1]1—408
2010–11 28632——318
2011–12 ——2[lower-alpha 1]0—20
Total 891417641—11021
Flamurtari Vlorë 2011–12 Albanian Superliga 201110——311
Vllaznia Shkodër 2012–13 Albanian Superliga 17130——201
2013–14 30720——327
2014–15 34420——364
2015–16 33630——366
2016–17 34631——377
Total 14824131——16125
Kukësi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 10031—1[lower-alpha 2]0131
Laçi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 4120——61
Career total 285434710411033654
  1. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. Appearance in Albanian Supercup

References
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  2. Vllaznia profile
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  43. "Vazhdon eksodi te Vllaznia, ikën edhe kapiteni Shtubina: Shpresoj të blejnë Mesin në vendin tim" [The exod at Vllaznia continues, the captain Shtubina leaves: I hope they buy Messi in my place] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  44. "Shtubina bëhet afrimi i parë i epokës Milinkoviç: U lodha së luftuari për mbijetesë" [Shtubina is the first approach of Milinković era: I'm tired of fighting for survival] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
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  47. "Kampionët/ 17 lojtarë të aktivizuar, Shtubina më 'i persekutuari'" [The champions/ 17 players activated, Shtubina the more 'persecuted'] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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