Jurgen Goxha

Jurgen Goxha (born 29 December 1992) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gabala in the Azerbaijan Premier League.[1]

Jurgen Goxha
Personal information
Full name Jurgen Goxha
Date of birth (1992-12-29) 29 December 1992
Place of birth Durrës, Albania
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Gabala
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Iliria 22 (2)
2015–2016 Erzeni 21 (2)
2016 Besëlidhja Lezhë 9 (0)
2017 Shënkolli 7 (0)
2017–2018 Erzeni 37 (8)
2019–2020 Tirana 12 (0)
2019–2020 →Bylis Ballsh(loan) 17 (4)
2020– Gabala 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 August 2020

Club career

In the first part of 2018–19, while representing Erzeni, Goxha was utilised as a striker by coach Gentian Stojku,[2] scoring an impressive 7 goals in 12 appearances in Albanian First Division. His performances attracted the attention of Tirana, who made a bid for the player in the winter transfer window.[3]

On 28 January 2019, Tirana announced the signing of Goxha on an 18-month contract.[4] He made his debut for his new side on 1 February in a 1–1 home draw against Teuta Durrës, entering in 73rd minute in place of fellow defender Erion Hoxhallari.[5] He was released in August of that year, concluding the second part of 2018–19 season with 16 appearances, including 12 in league.[6]

On 16 August 2019, two days after he was released by Tirana, Goxha joined newly promoted top flight side Bylis Ballsh.[7] He scored his first Albanian Superliga goal on 28 September in a 5–0 home rout of Flamurtari Vlorë, netting the second in the 33rd minute.[8]

On 10 August 2020, Goxha signed a 1+1 year contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FK.[9]

Personal life

Goxha is a lifelong fan of Albanian club Tirana, whom he played in the second half of 2018–19 season.[10][11][12]

Career statistics
As of 7 December 2019[1][13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Iliria 2014–15 Albanian First Division 22220—242
Erzeni 2015–16 Albanian First Division 21210—222
Besëlidhja Lezhë 2016–17 Albanian First Division 9041—131
Shënkolli 2017–18 Albanian First Division 7000—70
Erzeni 2017–18 Albanian First Division 25141—292
2018–19 12720—147
Total 37861—439
Tirana 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 12040—160
Bylis Ballsh 2019–20 Albanian Superliga 13311—144
Career total 12115183—13918

Honours
Tirana[1]

References
  1. "Jurgen Goxha". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  2. "ÇUDI/ Ndodh në Shqipëri, qendërmbrojtësi kryeson listën e golashënuesve" [Surprise/ It happens in Albania, the central defender leads the goalscoring list] (in Albanian). News Sport. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  3. "Mbrojtësi që u bë sulmues, Goxha: Nuk e kisha menduar këtë, duam Superioren!" [The defender which become striker, Goxha: I never thought that, we want Superliga!] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  4. "Jurgen Goxha vishet bardheblu" [Jurgen Goxha wears whiteblue]. kftirana.al (in Albanian). KF Tirana. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  5. "Tirana vs. Teuta Durrës 1 – 1". Soccerway. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  6. "EKSKLUZIVE/ Tirana largon mbrojtësin, gati firma me Bylisin" [Exclusive/ Tirana removes the defender, the signature ready for Bylis] (in Albanian). Gazeta Panorama. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  7. "ZYRTARE/ Bylisi godet në merkato, firmos me lojtarin e Tiranës" [Official/ Bylis strike in transfer market, sign with Tirana player] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  8. "Bylis shkatërron Flamurtarin, Teuta mposht Kukësin dhe ngjitet në krye, ja tabela e klasifikimit" [Bylis destroys Flamurtari, Teuta defeats Kukësi and goes on top, here's the classification table] (in Albanian). Java News. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  9. "Albaniyalı müdafiəçi «Qəbələ»də". gabalafc.az (in Azerbaijani). Gabala FK. 10 August 2020.
  10. "Goxhaj tregon batutën me Hidin: Unë jam tifoz i Tiranës, por më tha ti për 6 muaj nuk do t'i festosh?" [Goxhaj tells the joke with Hidi: I'm a Tirana fan, but he told me; you're not going to celebrate for 6 months?] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  11. ""Je e bukur si një gol në të 90-ën", ish-mbrojtësi i Tiranës "thumbon" Partizanin pas humbjes në derbi" ["You are beautiful like a 90th minute goal", former Tirana defender "stings" Partinzani following the defeat in derby] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  12. ""Po qytetin kush ju a boni!", Goxha tërbon ultrasit e kuq" ["Who made the city for you!", Goxha enrages the red ultras] (in Albanian). ABC News. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  13. "Jurgen Goxha". World Football. Retrieved 14 December 2019.


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