Donjet Shkodra

Donjet Shkodra (born 30 April 1989) is a Kosovo Albanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Zhetysu in the Kazakhstan Premier League.[1]

Donjet Shkodra
Personal information
Full name Donjet Shkodra
Date of birth (1989-04-30) 30 April 1989
Place of birth Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Zhetysu
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 KRC Waregem
2010–2011 Wielsbeke 27 (4)
2011–2012 Sint-Niklaas 2 (0)
2012–2013 Ronse 32 (10)
2013–2015 Eendracht Aalst 61 (12)
2015–2016 Deinze 26 (3)
2016–2017 Flamurtari 26 (9)
2017–2018 Skënderbeu 6 (1)
2018 Kukësi 35 (2)
2019 Shakhter Karagandy 28 (4)
2020– Zhetysu 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:36, 18 March 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Eendracht Aalst

On 24 April 2013, Shkodra joined Eendracht Aalst by signing a one-year contract with an option of a further one.[2] He made his official debut for the club on 3 August 2013 by playing as a substitute in a 2–0 away defeat against Antwerp.[3]

Deinze

For the 2015–16 season Shkodra signed with Deinze of Belgian First Division B.[4] He league debut would come on 8 August 2015 in team's 1–0 win over Patro Eisden, where Shkodra was sent off in the 82nd minute after a second bookable offence.[5]

Flamurtari Vlorë

On 4 July 2016, Shkodra completed a move to Flamurtari Vlorë of Albanian Superliga as a free agent.[6] He was presented on the same day, where he was handed squad number 10.[7] He made his competitive debut on 7 September in the opening league match of 2016–17 season, scoring his team's only goal in a 2–1 away defeat to Skënderbeu Korçë.[8] In the second matchday against the newly promoted side Luftëtari Gjirokastër, Shkodra scored two goals, both long-range strikes, in an eventual 5–0 home win for the first three points of the campaign.[9] On 5 November, Shkodra scored the first goal of the 2–0 home win against Skënderbeu Korçë, giving the team its second consecutive league win.[10]

On 6 December, he was again on the scoresheet, netting the winner against Tirana to give the team 3 vital points.[11] Later that month, Shkodra suffered an injury in right leg which kept him sidelined for about three months. He returned in action in March of the following year,[12] making his first appearance on 11th, starting and playing the whole match against Partizani Tirana.[13] He finished his first and only Flamurtari season by making 30 appearances, including 26 in league, scoring 11 goals, including 9 leagues goals, as the team avoided the relegation by just one point. In June 2017, Shkodra confirmed his departure from the club.[14]

Skënderbeu Korçë

On 3 June 2017, Skënderbeu Korçë's president Ardian Takaj confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Shkodra.[15] Three days later, Shkodra confirmed via an open letter that he was leaving Flamurtari for Skënderbeu.[14] He was presented to the media on 7 June where he penned a two-year contract.[16] He stated: "I'm happy to be part of the best team in Albania in the recent years. I'm ready to give 100% for this team.[16]

He played mostly as second-fiddle in Skënderbeu's historic run in the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, becoming the first Albanian club to pass four rounds.[17] He made only four appearances, all of them as substitute, colleting 103 minutes on the field. He started the domestic season by scoring in the first leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup first round against Adriatiku Mamurras.[18] Three days later he played his first Albanian Superliga match for Skënderbeu in the opening matchday against Flamurtari Vlorë, contributing in a 2–0 home win.[19] He scored his maiden league goal in the next matchday at newly promoted Kamza, finished in a 1–1 draw.[20]

Shkodra failed to make an impact and remained mostly to bench during his stint, making only 6 league appearances, collecting only 298 minutes.[21]

Kukësi

On 3 January 2018, Shkodra agreed personal terms and joined defending champions Kukësi.[22] He signed a contract running until 2020 worth €8,000 per month and was allocated squad number 10.[23] Shkodra made his competitive debut later on 26 January in the 1–3 win at Vllaznia Shkodër, assisting the second goal scored by Filip Žderić.[24] His first score-sheet contributions came in his sixth league appearance for the club, netting the second in an eventual 2–2 home draw versus his ex team Skënderbeu Korçë.[25] He refused to celebrate in the process.[26]

Shakhter Karagandy

On 24 February 2019, Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Shkodra on a one-year contract.[27] On 20 June 2019, Shakhter Karagandy extended their contract with Shkodra until the end of the 2020 season.[28]

Style of play

He is nicknamed Juninho due to his long-range strikes and free kicks.[29]

Personal life

Shkodra was born in Pristina to Kosovar Albanian parents but grew up in Gnjilane.[29] He emigrated to Belgium from Kosovo in 1998 during the war time along with his family.[29] He has cited his favourite footballer the Argentine striker Lionel Messi.[29]

Career statistics
As of 4 March 2018[1][30]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
KSC Wielsbeke 2010–11 Belgian Second Amateur Division 274——274
Sint-Niklaas 2011–12 Belgian First Division B 20——20
Ronse 2012–13 Belgian Second Amateur Division 3210——3210
Eendracht Aalst 2013–14 Belgian First Division B 324——324
2014–15 29810—308
Total 611210—6212
Deinze 2015–16 Belgian First Division B 26320—283
Flamurtari Vlorë 2016–17 Albanian Superliga 26942—3011
Skënderbeu Korçë 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 61425[lower-alpha 1]0153
Kukësi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 7120—91
Career total 187401345020544
  1. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
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References
  1. "Kosovo - D. Shkodra - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  2. "Aalst haalt versterking bij Ronse" (in German). Voetbalkrant.com. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  3. "Antwerp vs. Eendracht Aalst 2 – 0". Soccerway. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  4. "Donjet Shkodra" (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  5. "Deinze vs. Patro Eisden 1 – 0". Soccerway. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  6. "Shkodra te Flamurtari" [Shkodra at Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Gazeta Olle. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  7. Erald Kodheli (4 July 2016). "Shkodra e Rniç prezantohen te Flamurtari" [Shkodra and Rnić unveiled at Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  8. "Vendos Salihi, Skënderbeu merr tri pikët në startin e kampionatit" [Salihi decides, Skënderbeu takes three points at the start of the league] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  9. Olsi Karagjozi (11 September 2016). "Flamurtari feston me 5 gola ndaj Luftëtarit" [Flamurtari celebrates with 5 goals against Luftëtari] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  10. Adi Metaliu (5 November 2016). "Skënderbeu pa busull, e shtyp Flamurtari 2-0" [Skënderbeu without compass, crushed by Flamurtari 2-0] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  11. "Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Tirana 1 – 0". Soccerway. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  12. "Rikthimi i Shkodrës: Kisha frikë të luaja, Skënderbeu fiton titullin" [Shkodra's return: I was afraid to play, Skënderbeu wins the title] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  13. "VIDEO / SuperMazrekaj thyen Flamurtarin, Partizani i dyti" [VIDEO / SuperMazrekaj breaks Flamurtari, Partizani second] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  14. "Donjet Shkodra zyrtarizon largimin: Lamtumirë Vlorë, të katërtit mes problemeve pa fund" [Donjet Shkodra formalizes the departure: Goodbye Vlora, we were fourth between endless problems] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  15. "Takaj zyrtarizon Shkodrën te Skënderbeu, korçarët kërkojnë Takun dhe Ditën" [Takaj formalizes Shkodra at Skënderbeu, now they want Taku and Dita] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  16. "Shkodra: I lumtur që ndodhem këtu, premtoj që do të jap 100% nga vetja ime" [Shkodra: Happy to be here, promise to give 100% from myself] (in Albanian). KFSkënderbeu.al. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  17. "Skënderbeu shkruan historinë / Kalon 4 ture me rekord dhe rikthehet në Europa League!" [Skënderbeu writes history / Passes 4 round with record and returns to Europa League] (in Albanian). City News. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  18. "Kupa e Shqipërisë / Skënderbeu provon të rinjtë me goleadë, Kukësi e Partizani mësojnë rivalët" [Albanian Cup / Skënderbeu ties the youths with goals, Kukësi and Partizani know their rivals] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  19. Andi Deçka (9 September 2017). "Skënderbeu i madh edhe në Superiore" [Skënderbeu big even in Superliga] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  20. Adi Metaliu (18 September 2017). "Ngec Skënderbeu, Rezi i jep një pikë Kamzës" [Skënderbeu foist, Rezi gives Kamza one point] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  21. "Donjet Shkodra lë Korçën për kampionët" [Donjet Shkodra leaves Korça for the champions] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  22. "Donjet Shkodra firmos me Kukësin" [Donjet Shkodrat signs with Kukësi] (in Albanian). Fkkukesi.al. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  23. "ZYRTARE/ Donjet Shkodra firmos te Kukësi për 4 mijë euro në muaj" [OFFICIAL/ Donjet Shkodrat signs at Kukësi for €4,000 a month] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  24. "Kukësi mposht Vllazninë në Shkodër, trajneri Pakult debuton me fitore" [Kukësi defeats Vllaznia at Shkodër, coach Pacult debutes with a win] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  25. "Kukësi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë 2 – 2". Soccerway. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  26. "Kale kërkon lek për golin e shënuar ndaj Skënderbeut, Donjet Shkodra nuk feston" [Calé wants money for the goal scored versus Skënderbeu, Donjet Shkodra doesn't celebrate] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  27. "ДОНЬЕТ ШКОДРА — ИГРОК ФК ШАХТЕР". shakhter.kz/ (in Russian). FC Shakhter Karagandy. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  28. "ШАХТЕР ПРОДЛИЛ КОНТРАКТ СО ШКОДРОЙ". shakhter.kz/ (in Russian). FC Shakhter Karagandy. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  29. Ermal Sika (12 September 2016). "Nga lufta në Kosovë te nofka "Zhuninjo", rrëfehet Donjet Shkodra" [From Kosovo war to having the nickname "Juninho", Donjet Shkodra confessed] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  30. "Profile and stats". Scoresway. Archived from the original on 2 November 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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