Klodian Semina

Klodian Semina, also spelled Samina, (born 19 January 1989) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays for A.S.D.C. Borgomanero in the Italian fifth tier.[1][2]

Klodian Samina
Semina with Albania U–21
Personal information
Full name Klodian Samina
Date of birth (1989-01-19) 19 January 1989
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Borgomanero
Youth career
2000–2005 Vllaznia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Vllaznia 2 (0)
2008–2009 Belasitsa Petrich 25 (1)
2009–2010 Gramozi 24 (1)
2010–2011 Vllaznia 5 (0)
2011–2012 Locarno 25 (1)
2012–2014 Vllaznia 27 (1)
2014 Ascona
2015–2017 Besëlidhja 38 (2)
2016 → Sirnach (loan) 12 (1)
2017–2018 Ascona 18 (1)
2018–2019 OltrepòVoghera 23 (0)
2019 Pavia
2019– Borgomanero
National team
2007–2008 Albania U19 6 (0)
2009 Albania U21 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:12, 29 April 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Semina is a Vllaznia Shkodër product, joining with them in 2000 when he was 11 years old. He was promoted to the first team during the 2005–06 season, being an unused substitute for the entire season. In the next season, Semina was able to make his Albanian Superliga debut, playing two matches throughout the 2006–07 season.

Belasitsa Petrich

On 1 February 2008, Semina moved for the first time outside the country, signing a two-year deal with Bulgarian side Belasitsa Petrich.[3] He played with the club during the 2008–09, recording 25 matches and 1 goal, in Bulgarian top flight.

Gramozi Ersekë

Semina returned in Albania in the summer of 2009 and on 1 August 2009, he signed a one-year deal with Gramozi Ersekë, who were set to play their first Albanian Superliga season in history.[4]

Ermis Aradippou

On 13 May 2010, Semina signed a three-year contract with Cypriot side Ermis Aradippou, leaving Gramozi Ersekë after only one season.[5] The told to the media that was very happy for this transfer, by saying: "I'm happy that I was able to reach an argument with the Cypriot directors and can say that their terms are very good."[6]

Locarno

On 9 July 2011, he left Vllaznia Shkodër and signed with Swiss club Locarno in Challenge League.[7] His debuted with the club on 25 July in team's opening match, playing full-90 minutes at Stadion Niedermatten. His debut was not one to celebrate as Locarno lost the match 5–2 to start the campaign in the worst way possible.[8]

Besëlidhja Lezhë

In January 2015, during the winter transfer window, after being a free agent for almost one year, Semina signed a six-month contract with Albanian First Division side Besëlidhja Lezhë for an undisclosed fee.[9] He made his debut with the club on 7 February 2015, playing full-90 minutes in a goalless draw against the league contenders of Tërbuni Pukë.[10] That was his first match in a football field after 364 days since leaving Vllaznia Shkodër.

Later career

He later played in the Italian lower leagues, joining OltrepòVoghera in 2018[11] and Pavia a year later.[12] In December 2019, he joined fellow league club A.S.D.C. Borgomanero.[13]

International career

Semina is a former youth player of Albania national team, playing with U19 and Albania U21 side, but until now was not able to make it to the senior team.

Semina debuted with the U19 team on 18 October 2007 against Spain U19, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss, in a match valid for the qualification of the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[14]

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References
  1. Soccerway profile
  2. Footballdatabase profile
  3. "Klodian Semina firmos sot kontratën" (in Albanian). Arkiva e Lajmeve. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. "Klodian Semina firmos me Gramozin" (in Albanian). Albania Soccer. 1 August 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  5. "Sport-Merkato/ Klodian Semina Firmos Për Ermis Në Qipro" (in Albanian). Lajme.gen.al. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  6. "Klodian Semina firmos ne Qipro" (in Albanian). Albania Soccer. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  7. "Locarno albanese, Graf a Chiasso" (in Italian). Ticinonews.ch. 9 July 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  8. "Wohlen vs. Locarno". Soccerway. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  9. "Semina: Ja pse pranova ofertën e Besëlidhjes" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  10. "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Tërbuni Pukë". Soccerway. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  11. Serie D: IL CALCIOMERCATO MINUTO PER MINUTO - Tuttocampo (in Italian)
  12. Il nuovo Pavia comincia da Samina: «C’è qualità in questo gruppo» - La Provincia Pavese (in Italian)
  13. Eccellenza | Pavia, dopo il nuovo cambio ecco il mercato: c’è Bahirov, piace Fumarolo, bepitv.it, 23 December 2019
  14. "Klodian Semina". UEFA.com. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.

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