Kemajl Avdiu

Kemajl Avdiu (born 22 December 1976) is a Swedish former footballer.

Kemajl Avdiu
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-12-22) 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]

gollark: Please don't delete my plot.
gollark: Will you then?
gollark: Anyway, if you get me the coords of the middle of both my plots, and tell me which is which, I can tell you approximately where the shield projector is.
gollark: Roughly my plot ID.
gollark: Also. What kind of idiotic terrariolan moron has no backups at all?

References
  1. Esbjerg fB Profile
  2. Harps keen on Kamelj Kickin Magazine
  3. STATISTIK: SAMTLIGA SPELARE UNDER 2000-TALET I JÖNKÖPINGS SÖDRA Goran & Gary (Textalk Webzine)
  4. Περίοδος 2001-02 ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΙΝΑ 1966
  5. Koll på division I södra Kristianstadbladet
  6. Storseger för HFF Sveriges Radio
  7. Sweden Cup 2005 RSSSF
  8. Läget i Superettan, 18/2 Södrasajten.se (Textalk Webnews)
  9. Kemajl har landat i FCT TTELA
  10. Historik FC Trollhättan
  11. Välkända ansikten i Tenhults nya ledarstab Jnytt
  12. Avdiu och Kamhie förstärker Tenhult Jnytt
  13. Avdiu fortsätter i Tenhult - och tränarstaben är klar Jnytt
  14. Två nyförvärv till Hovslätt Jnytt
  15. Hovslätts IK 2013 IdrottOnline
  16. Tio mål när Tenhult storvann Jnytt
  17. IK Tord (IdrottOnline) Profile
  18. IF Haga (laget.se) Profile
  19. Kemo's home Swede home The Bolton News
  20. Shakers star's Kosovo nightmare Lancashire Telegraph
  21. I fear for my family says soccer star The Bolton News
  22. Partick Thistle History Archive Profile
  23. JAGS STRIKER ON A MERCY MISSION Daily Record (Scotland - Thefreelibrary.com)


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