Arbër Shala
Arbër Shala (born 23 December 1991) is a Kosovo Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left back[1] for KF Dukagjini.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Arbër Shala | ||
Date of birth | 23 December 1991 | ||
Place of birth |
Zočište, Orahovac, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Dukagjini | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2014 | Gjilani | 66 | (2) |
2014–2015 | Hajvalia | 20 | (1) |
2015–2016 | Gjilani | 25 | (1) |
2016–2018 | Laçi | 41 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Drita | 7 | (1) |
2019 | → Kamza (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2019 | Liria | ||
2020– | Dukagjini | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 March 2019 |
Club career
Laçi
On 4 August 2016, Shala joined Albanian club Laçi, taking squad number 3 for the 2016–17 season. He made his competitive debut on 7 September in the opening matchday against Korabi Peshkopi which ended in a goalless draw.[3] He quickly established himself in the starting lineup, playing at the back.[4] On 1 April of the following year, during the 2–0 away loss to Teuta Durrës in the matchday 27, Shala was sent-off after a bad tackle on Faisal Bangal.[5] Five days later, he was later suspended for 6 matches for his behaviour towards the match official by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA.[6] He finished his first full season in Albania by making 34 appearances, including 29 in league, collecting 2080 minutes as Laçi secured a spot in the top flight for another season.[7]
The 2017–18 season was less successful for Shala, as he lost the place in the starting lineup, managing to play only 12 league matches, only 7 as starter, collecting 636 minutes as Laçi finished 4th to return to Europa League qualifying rounds once again.[8] He scored his first goal for Laçi on 13 September in the first leg of cup first round versus Sopoti Librazhd; the match finished in a shock result, with Laçi winning 12–0.[9] On 31 May 2018, Shala's contract run out and the parties decided not to continue their cooperation, ending his spell with 41 league matches.[10]
Drita
On 7 June 2018, Shala joined fellow Football Superleague of Kosovo side and reigning champions Drita, signing a two-year contract. On 8 January 2019, Shala was loaned out to Albanian club FC Kamza.[11]
Career statistics
- As of 14 March 2018[11]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Laçi | 2016–17 | Albanian Superliga | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 12 | 4 | |
2017–18 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 37 | 18 | |||
Total | 41 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | 49 | 1 | |||
Career total | 41 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | 49 | 1 |
References
- Profile on WorldFootball, worldfootball.net
- "Arber Shala (Laci) - Player Profile - FlashScore.com".
- "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Laçi 0 – 0". Soccerway. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Laçi i ri, ja 15 debutuesit" [New Laçi, here are the 15 debutants] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- Rinald Bregasi (2 April 2017). "Teuta cinike, mposht Laçin për mbijetesën" [Teuta cynical, defeats Laçi for survival] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Laçi, Disiplina pezullon për 6 javë mbrojtësin Shala" [Laçi, The discipline suspens the defender Shala for 6 weeks] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- Sotir Kora (27 May 2017). "Laci mposht Teutën, siguron mbijetesën" [Laçi defeats Teuta, assures survival] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "RENDITJA/ Skënderbeu kampion, Vllaznia e Lushnja në "greminë". Shikoni tabelën përfundimtare" [RANKING/ Skënderbeu champion, Vllaznia and Lushnja in “abyss”. See the eventual table] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- "Kupa e Shqipërisë, Laçi ia kalon edhe Skënderbeut në ndeshjen e parë" [Albanian Cup, Laçi even better than Skënderbeu in the first match] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- "Një tjetër "firo" te Laçi, largohet edhe futbollisti kosovar" [Another “loss” at Laçi, even the Kosovan footballer flees] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- "Kosovo - A. Shala - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- Liria prezanton edhe përforcimin e radhës, konsolidohet për Superligë, gazetablic.com, 27 July 2019
- Dukagjini përforcohet, prezantohen një portier dhe “ish”-i i Laçit - ABC News (in Albanian)