Kemajl Avdiu
Kemajl Avdiu (born 22 December 1976) is a Swedish former footballer.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 22 December 1976 | ||
Place of birth | SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder, Attacker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–1998 | Esbjerg fB[1] | 12 | (1) |
1998–2000 | Bury F.C. | 27 | (1) |
1999 | → Partick Thistle F.C. (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2000 | → Falkirk F.C. (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2000 | Finn Harps F.C.[2] | ||
2001 | Jonkopings Sodra IF[3] | 17 | (7) |
2001–2002 | PAS Giannina F.C.[4] | ||
2002–2007[5] | Husqvarna FF[6][7] | ||
2007–2009[8] | FC Trollhättan[9][10] | ||
2009–2013[11] | Tenhults IF[12][13] | 44+ | (0+) |
2013 | Hovslätts IK[14][15] | 20 | (2) |
2014 | Tenhults IF[16] | 2 | (0) |
2015-20xx | IK Tord[17] | 7+ | (0+) |
2018 | IF Haga[18] | 10 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
England
Continuing his career at Bury from Esbjerg fB, Avdiu stayed with the Shakers until 2000,[19] totaling 27 appearances and one goal.
Meanwhile, his family was trying to survive the Kosovo War (1998-1999), afraid to leave due to the threat of the Yugoslavian army.[20] His family, including himself supported the NATO bombing of the country,[20][21] but some of his relatives had not been accounted for, even though most fled to Albania.[21] The then 22-year old, feeling fortunate to be safe, also expressed concern for his Austria-based friend who was thinking of enrolling in the Kosovo Liberation Army.[21]
When the conflict was over, Avdiu hoped that his parents would retire in Kosovo.[20]
Scotland
Loaned out to Partick Thistle from April to May 1999, the Swede put the Jags 2-0 up over East Fife on debut, but they came back 2-2.[22][23] Despite this, he remained a fans' favorite.[22] The day before, he volunteered to pack supplies to help people affected by the Kosovo War, expressing disquiet at the situation but also fortunate that there were lots of volunteers.[23]
References
- Esbjerg fB Profile
- Harps keen on Kamelj Kickin Magazine
- STATISTIK: SAMTLIGA SPELARE UNDER 2000-TALET I JÖNKÖPINGS SÖDRA Goran & Gary (Textalk Webzine)
- Περίοδος 2001-02 ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΙΝΑ 1966
- Koll på division I södra Kristianstadbladet
- Storseger för HFF Sveriges Radio
- Sweden Cup 2005 RSSSF
- Läget i Superettan, 18/2 Södrasajten.se (Textalk Webnews)
- Kemajl har landat i FCT TTELA
- Historik FC Trollhättan
- Välkända ansikten i Tenhults nya ledarstab Jnytt
- Avdiu och Kamhie förstärker Tenhult Jnytt
- Avdiu fortsätter i Tenhult - och tränarstaben är klar Jnytt
- Två nyförvärv till Hovslätt Jnytt
- Hovslätts IK 2013 IdrottOnline
- Tio mål när Tenhult storvann Jnytt
- IK Tord (IdrottOnline) Profile
- IF Haga (laget.se) Profile
- Kemo's home Swede home The Bolton News
- Shakers star's Kosovo nightmare Lancashire Telegraph
- I fear for my family says soccer star The Bolton News
- Partick Thistle History Archive Profile
- JAGS STRIKER ON A MERCY MISSION Daily Record (Scotland - Thefreelibrary.com)