Olsi Teqja

Olsi Teqja (born 27 July 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Albanian club FK Kukësi.[1]

Olsi Teqja
Personal information
Full name Olsi Teqja
Date of birth (1988-07-27) 27 July 1988
Place of birth Tiranë, Albania
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Centre-back
Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Kukësi
Number 21
Youth career
2002–2008 Olimpic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Kastrioti Krujë 52 (5)
2010–2011 Apolonia Fier 24 (1)
2011–2013 Bylis Ballsh 46 (2)
2013–2015 Laçi 64 (0)
2015–2017 Tirana 61 (1)
2017–2018 Shkëndija 16 (0)
2018–2019 Kamza 14 (0)
2019– Kukësi 11 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:24, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Bylis Ballsh

On 22 August 2011, Teqja joined Albanian Superliga side Bylis Ballsh. He debuted for the first time in Albanian Superliga with Bylis Ballsh on 10 September 2011, playing full-90 minutes in a 5–2 thrashing of Shkumbini Peqin at Adush Muça Stadium.[2] Later, on 17 December 2011, Teqja scored his first Bylis Ballsh goal in a 4–2 home victory against newly promoted side Tomori Berat.[3] Bylis Ballsh ended the first part of 2011–12 season in a comfortable 6th place.

Teqja played his first match for 2012 on 11 February, playing full-90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Shkumbini Peqin, receiving a yellow card in the 59th minute.[4] On 31 March, he scored against Tirana, which was proved to the lone goal of the match.[5] Teqja ended his first season with Bylis with 29 appearances in all competitions, including 17 in league, with Bylis finishing the league in 6th place and reaching the quarter-finals of Albanian Cup.

Tirana

On 12 July 2015, Tirana completed the signing of Teqja from Laçi on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[6] He said that the move to Tirana was "a dream come true".[7] He made his Tirana debut on 23 August in the opening league match of 2015–16 season against the newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë, playing the entire match in a 2–1 away win.[8] Following the end of 2016–17 season where Tirana was relegated for the first time in history, Teqja decided not to extend his contract, becoming a free agent in the process.[9]

Shkëndija

On 16 June 2017, Teqja moved for the first time aboard by joining Shkëndija of Tetovo on a one-year contract with an option of a further one.[10] He spent the summer playing in the qualifying rounds of UEFA Europa League, making 5 appeances as Shkëndija reached the play-offs for the second consecutive year.[11] Teqja played his first domestic match on 21 August by starting in the 3–0 away win over Shkupi in the league's second matchday.[12] He played 19 matches in the championship as Shkëndija was crowned champions for the second time in history; in addition he also played one cup match as Shkëndija made they way to the final, beating Pelister in the final, to win the trophy for the second time and to complete the domestic double.[13][14] Following the end of the season, Teqja didn't trigger the renew option due to not agreeing on financial terms, leaving the club after only one season.[15]

Kamza

On 4 August 2018, Teqja was presented as the newest player of Kamza, returning in Albanian top flight after only one season.[16]

Kukësi

FK Kukësi announced on 31 January 2019, that Teqja had signed with the club for 18 months.[17]

Career statistics
As of 20 May 2018[1]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kastrioti Krujë 2008–09 Albanian First Division 7220——92
2009–10 Albanian Superliga 19110——201
Total 26330——293
Apolonia Fier 2010–11 Albanian First Division 24100——241
Bylis Ballsh 2011–12 Albanian Superliga 172131——303
2012–13 190100——290
Total 362231——593
Laçi 2013–14 Albanian Superliga 22050001[lower-alpha 1]0280
2014–15 280704[lower-alpha 2]0—390
2015–16 00002[lower-alpha 2]0—20
Total 5001206010690
Tirana 2015–16 Albanian Superliga 31051——361
2016–17 29150——340
Total 601101——702
Shkëndija 2017–18 First League 160105[lower-alpha 2]0—220
Kamza 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 0000——00
Career total 2127492110102729
  1. Appearance in Albanian Supercup
  2. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

Honours
Laçi[1]
Tirana[1]
Shkëndija[1]
gollark: The last is the pit of despair, with 3D-printed lava.
gollark: Enjoy MORE RANDOM SCREENSHOTS! This is the last set.
gollark: (traffic light turtle = turtle with laser and entity sensor to immediately detect and deal with speeding)
gollark: It would be very annoying.
gollark: I would be kind of unhappy about playing here if I had to also retask those traffic light turtles to do actual defense and whatnot.

References
  1. Olsi Teqja at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  2. "Bylis Ballsh vs. Shkumbini Peqin 5 – 2". Soccerway. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. "Teuta-kampione dimri, goleada të Skënderbeut e Flamurtarit" [Teuta winter champion, a lot of goals from Skënderbeu and Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. Fatmir Ahmeti (11 February 2012). "Shkumbini del blof në shtëpi, Bylisi i "ndërkombëtarizuar" i një merr pikë" [Shkumbini fail at home, a "internationalized" Bylis takes one point] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  5. Adela Merko (1 April 2012). "Tirana bie në Ballsh, s'e rimerr dot kreun. Bylisi, premio 500 USD për kokë" [Tirana falls in Ballsh, doesn't take the lead. Bylis, reward 500 USD for person] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  6. "Olsi Teqja firmos me Tiranen" [Olsi Teqja signs with Tirana] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  7. "Zyrtare, Olsi Teqja firmos për Tiranën: Realizova një ëndërr" [Official, Olsi Teqja signs for Tirana: I made a dream reality] (in Albanian). Minuta90.com. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  8. "Tirana i prish festën Tërbunit, bardheblutë fitojnë me përmbysje" [Tirana breakes Tërbuni's fest, white&blues wins with comeback] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  9. ""Senatorët" nisin fushatë te Tirana, po bindin lojtarët që të qëndrojnë" ["Senators" begins campaign at Tirana, they are convincing the players to stay] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  10. "ZYRTARE: Shkëndija Firmos Me Olsi Teqja" [Official: Shkëndija signs with Olsi Teqja] (in Albanian). KFShkëndija.com. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  11. "Shkëndija Përballë Milanit Në Play Off Të UEFA Europa League" [Shkëndija versus Milan in the UEFA Europa League play-off] (in Albanian). KFShkëndija.com. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  12. "Shkupi vs. Shkëndija 0 – 3". Soccerway. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  13. "Shkëndija, kampione e Maqedonisë për herë të dytë" [Shkëndija, champion of Macedonia for the second time] (in Albanian). Koha.net. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  14. "Shkëndija fiton edhe Kupën e Maqedonisë, fut Shkupin në Europa League" [Shkëndija wins the Macedonian Cup, put Shkupi in Europa League] (in Albanian). Top-Channel-tv. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  15. Sotir Kora (6 June 2018). "I përfundoi kontrata, Olsi Teqja largohet nga Shkëndija" [The contract expired, Olsi Teqja flees from Shkëndija] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  16. Alfred Lleshi (4 August 2018). "Kamza i beson eksperiencës së mbrojtësit, zyrtarizon Olsi Teqjen" [Kazma trust in the experience of the defender, formalizes Olsi Teqja] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  17. Olsi Teqja i bashkohet FK Kukësit, fk-kukesi.al, 31 January 2019
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