Vangjel Zguro

Vangjel Zguro (born 4 March 1993) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Tulsa in the USL Championship.

Vangjel Zguro
Personal information
Full name Vangjel Zguro
Date of birth (1993-03-04) 4 March 1993
Place of birth Pogradec, Albania
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 FC Tulsa
Number 3
Youth career
2010–2012 Pogradeci
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Pogradeci 56 (4)
2014–2015 Butrinti 9 (2)
2015–2016 Pogradeci 20 (3)
2016–2017 Korabi 10 (0)
2017–2018 Luftëtari 25 (0)
2018 Kamza 16 (1)
2018 Kukësi 11 (0)
2019 Chattanooga Red Wolves 25 (1)
2020– FC Tulsa 8 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 October 2020

Club career

Korabi Peshkopi

In July 2016, Zguro joined newly promoted Albanian Superliga side Korabi Peshkopi by signing a one-year contract.[1] He made his team debut as well as Albanian Superliga debut on 2 October in the 3–2 away win over Teuta Durrës.[2]

On 27 December, following the end of the first part of the season, Zguro was released from his contract, ending his cooperation with the club, becoming a free agent in the process.[3]

Luftëtari Gjirokastër

Within a day after his release, Zguro joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Luftëtari Gjirokastër on a free transfer.[4] He was presented to the media on the same day where he apologized for the incidents back when he was part of Pogradeci.[4]

Kamza

On 9 January 2018, Zguro agreed to personal terms and joined Kamza.[5] After penning the contract, he then flew out to Antalya, Turkey to link up with the rest of the squad on their winter training camp.[5] He was presented four days later where he was given squad number 31 for the second part of 2017–18 season.[6] Zguro made his first Kamza appearance on 26 January in the home match versus Laçi, receiving a yellow card in 49th minute as the team won 3–1.[7]

He scored his maiden goal for the club, also his first in two years, on 14 April in the 3–2 loss to Skënderbeu Korçë, netting the temporarily equalizer with a free kick.[8] Zguro played 16 times in the second part of 2017–18 season, as Kazma narrowly escaped relegation by winning in the final match versus Partizani Tirana.[9]

Kukësi

On 17 June 2018, Kukësi announced to have signed Zguro on a one-year contract, with the defender taking squad number 8.[10]

Chattanooga Red Wolves

On 2 January 2019, Zguro joined USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves ahead of their inaugural 2019 season.[11]

FC Tulsa

On 23 December 2019, Zguro moved up to the USL Championship, joining FC Tulsa ahead of their 2020 season.[12]

Career statistics
As of 23 May 2018[13]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Pogradeci 2011–12 Albanian First Division ??20—20
2012–13 27200—272
2013–14 25200—252
2014–15 4000—40
Total 56420—584
Butrinti Sarandë 2014–15 Albanian First Division 9200—92
Pogradeci 2015–16 Albanian First Division 20310—213
Korabi Peshkopi 2016–17 Albanian Superliga 10010—110
Luftëtari Gjirokastër 2016–17 Albanian Superliga 15000—150
2017–18 10010—110
Total 25010—260
Kamza 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 16100—161
Kukësi 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 00000000
Career total 1361050—14110

    References
    1. "Vazhdon puna te Korabi, vijnë nëntë firma të tjera" [The work continues at Korabi, nine other signatures arrives] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
    2. "Teuta Durrës vs. Korabi Peshkopi 2 – 3". Soccerway. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
    3. "Zguro largohet nga Korabi, priten 3 afrime në janar" [Zguro leaves Korabi, 3 approaches are expected in january] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
    4. "Luftëtari bën "pazar" në Dibër, merr Vangjel Zguron nga Korabi" [Lufëtari makes “shopping” in Dibër, takes Vangjel Zguro from Korabi] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
    5. "Kamza gjen mbrojtës të majtë, është Zguro" [Kamza finds a left defender, is Zguro] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
    6. "Kamza prezanton Zguron dhe zyrtarizon miqësoren e dytë" [Kamza presents Zguro and formalizes the second friendly] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
    7. "Kamza vs. Laç 3 – 1". Soccerway. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
    8. "Skënderbeu kalon edhe Kamzën, tani titulli më pranë" [Skënderbeu passes even Kamza, the title is closer] (in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
    9. "Vllaznia bie nga Superiorja, mbijeton Kamza, Partizani pa Evropë (Video)" [Vllaznia relegated from Superliga, Kamza survives, Partizani without Europe (Video)] (in Albanian). Konica.al. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
    10. "Kukësi bën "goditjen" e tetë, prezantohet Vangjel Zguro" [Kukësi makes the eight “hit”, Vangjel Zguro presented] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
    11. "Red Wolves Boost Back Line with Zguro". uslleagueone.com. USL League One. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
    12. "FC Tulsa Signs USL League One Standout Vangjel Zguro". fctulsa.com. FC Tulsa. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
    13. "Albania - V. Zguro - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 December 2016.


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