Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ndriçim Shtubina | ||
Date of birth | 18 March 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Shkodër, Albania | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Egnatia | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2006 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2006–2011 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 90 | (14) |
2006–2007 | → Ada Velipoje (loan) | 1 | (1) |
2008–2009 | → Skënderbeu (loan) | 14 | (3) |
2011–2012 | Flamurtari | 20 | (1) |
2012–2017 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 148 | (24) |
2017 | Kukësi | 10 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Laçi | 52 | (12) |
2019−2020 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 33 | (2) |
2020− | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 22 | (10) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2018 |
Ndriçim Shtubina (born 18 March 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Egnatia in the Kategoria e Parë. [1] [2]
He started his youth career at Vllaznia. He will be long remembered for his European goal scored on 9 July 2009 against Irish side Sligo Rovers, in the match valid for 2009–10 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, where Shtubina played as a starter and scored the match opening goal in the 42nd minute, an equalizing goal in the 84th minute of the second half and finished the game in the 1–1 draw. [3]
In June 2012, Shtubina signed with Vllaznia, returning to Shkodër after a one year absence. [4] He came from Flamurtari along with his teammate Halim Begaj. [5] During an interview, Shtubina said that he returned to Vllaznia with the goal of winning the championship, however, Vllaznia finished in 6th place, failing to secure a spot in European competitions next season.
Shtubina started 2012–13 season by appearing as a second-half substitute in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu, which finished in a 1–3 home loss. [6] In November 2012, he suffered a knee injury that kept him sidelined until January 2013. [7] He returned to the football field on 8 February by appearing as a substitute in the last moments of the 1–0 away win against Skënderbeu, replacing the goalscorer Arsen Hajdari. [8]
On 4 May, Shtubina scored his first goal of the season during the 3–1 league loss to his former club Flamurtari, which was his only strike of the season. [9] During the 2012–13 season, Shtubina played 17 out of 26 league matches, in addition 3 cup matches, as Vllaznia was eliminated in the second round to Shkumbini. [10] The team finished the championship in a disappointing sixth place, remaining out of European competitions once again. Following the end of the season, due to negative results, Shtubina said that there is a possibility for him to leave the club. [11]
Shtubina started his seventh season as a Vllaznia player by playing full-90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss to Flamurtari in the team's first league match of 2013–14 season. [12] On 18 September, he opened his scoring account by netting the opener of a 2–0 win against Tirana in the Albanian derby. [13] He scored his second league goal in the matchday 8 against Kastrioti on 20 October, leading the team into a 2–1 home success. [14] A week later, he scored the winner against the newly promoted side Partizani for another three important points. [15]
Shtubina started 2014 by scoring a last-minute equalizer against Teuta, earning his side a point at home. [16] He continued with his solid appearances by netting the second of a 2–0 away win against Laçi on 23 March; the goal came after a solo run. [17] Seven days later, he scored the lone goal of the 1–0 home win against Skënderbeu, which was his sixth of the season, equaling his personal best set in 2010–11 season. [18] A minute after scoring, he received a yellow card meaning that he would miss the next league match against Lushnja. [19] Shtubina returned in action on 19 April and set his mark by scoring the third goal of the 4–2 away win over Kastrioti, setting a new personal best. [20] It was the third match in a row that he score a goal. Shtubina ended the season with 7 goals and 30 appearances throughout the season, with Vllaznia managing to stay in Kategoria Superiore for another season.
During summer transfer window, many rumors circulating for a possible departure of Shtubina from the club, as Partizani and Teuta were set to acquire his services. [21] [22] However, he agreed a contract extension with the club in July 2014, [23] and was named club captain for 2014–15 season. [24]
He played his first match of the season in team's opening league match 2014–15 season against Kukësi, featuring in the entire match. [25] Shtubina scored his first goal of the season on 11 September 2014 from a direct corner-kick in a 1–1 draw against Tirana in the Albanian derby which was infamously marred by crowd trouble which saw 13 people arrested and both clubs' fans receiving lengthy stadium bans. [26] [27] [28] Following that, on 20 September 2014, he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Apolonia, taking his tally up to three league goals. [29] In the post-match interview, Shtubina dedicated his goals to the club's fans. [30]
Shtbuina opened the season by playing full-90 minutes in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu on 9 September 2015 which finished in a 1–0 defeat. [31] He scored his first goal of the season on 17 October in Vllaznia Shkodër's 3–0 defeat of Tërbuni, netting in the first minute of the match. [32] On 23 December, in the last match of 2015, Shtubina scored in the second minute of the match against fellow relegation strugglers Bylis in an eventual 3–2 home win. [33]
With the arrival of the new coach Armando Cungu, Shtubina kept his place in the starting lineup, playing five matches between January and February. [34] On 13 March, he scored the second in a 3–1 win over rivals Tirana at Reshit Rusi Stadium. [35] On 30 April, in the 3–2 away defeat to Laçi in the matchday 32, [36] Shtubina made his 200th appearance for Vllaznia. [37] On 8 May, he scored his sixth league goal of the season in the 2–0 home win against Tërbuni, giving his team three crucial points in their bid to escape relegation. [38]
Shtubina ended his ninth season as a Vllaznia player by playing 36 matches in all competitions, including 33 in league, as the team managed to secure a spot in Kategoria Superiore for the next season. [39] He also scored six league goals, being the team top goalscorer along with Eraldo Çinari. [40]
On 10 June 2016, Shtubina signed a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him at the club until June 2018. [41] After refusing to train for days, [42] on 24 July 2017, Shtubina announced via a Facebook status that he was a free agent, after failing to find a way with the club for the new contract. [43]
On 29 July 2017, Shtubina agreed personal terms and completed a transfer to fellow top flight side Kukësi for the 2017–18 season. [44] He was presented to media the same day and was given squad number 10, last worn by Jean Carioca, stating: "I'm thankful to Kukësi directors for believing in me." [44] He made his competitive debut on 6 September by starting in the 2017 Albanian Supercup match against Tirana which was lost 0–1. [45] His league debut occurred three days later, playing 76 minutes in the opening matchday of championship against newbie Kamza as Kukësi won 1–0 at home. [46] Shtubina however lost his place in lineup very soon and finished first phase of championship with only 192 minutes from 6 matches, only one as starter. [47] He opened his scoring account on 13 December by netting in the 5–1 home win over Erzeni in the second leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup second round. [48] Ten days later, he announced his departure from the club only one day following the loss to Lufëtari. [49]
On 30 December 2017, Shtubina joined Laçi as a free agent, signing a contract until the end of the season. [50] Aged 30, Shtubina was the second oldest member of the team, with the oldest being captain Taulant Sefgjinaj at 31. [51] He was given squad number 18, and made his debut by starting in the 3–1 away loss at Kazma, playing for 61 minutes before making place for Arbri Beqaj. [52] His first score-sheet contributions came later in his sixth appearance for the club , netting his team's first goal in an eventual 2–2 draw against Luftëtari at home. [53]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Vllaznia | 2006–07 | Kategoria Superiore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Ada | 2007–08 | Kategoria e Parë | ? | ? | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1+ | 1+ | ||
Skënderbeu | 2007–08 | Kategoria Superiore | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 3 | ||
Vllaznia | 2008–09 | Kategoria Superiore | 29 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 5 | ||
2009–10 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 [a] | 1 | — | 40 | 8 | |||
2010–11 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 8 | ||||
2011–12 | — | — | 2 [a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||||
Total | 89 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 110 | 21 | |||
Flamurtari | 2011–12 | Kategoria Superiore | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 1 | ||
Vllaznia | 2012–13 | Kategoria Superiore | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||
2013–14 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 7 | ||||
2014–15 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 4 | ||||
2015–16 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 6 | ||||
2016–17 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 37 | 7 | ||||
Total | 148 | 24 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 161 | 25 | ||||
Kukësi | 2017–18 | Kategoria Superiore | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 [b] | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
Laçi | 2017–18 | Kategoria Superiore | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 1 | ||
Career total | 285 | 43 | 47 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 336 | 54 |
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Ndriçim Shtubina | ||
Date of birth | 18 March 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Shkodër, Albania | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Egnatia | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2006 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2006–2011 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 90 | (14) |
2006–2007 | → Ada Velipoje (loan) | 1 | (1) |
2008–2009 | → Skënderbeu (loan) | 14 | (3) |
2011–2012 | Flamurtari | 20 | (1) |
2012–2017 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 148 | (24) |
2017 | Kukësi | 10 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Laçi | 52 | (12) |
2019−2020 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 33 | (2) |
2020− | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 22 | (10) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2018 |
Ndriçim Shtubina (born 18 March 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for Egnatia in the Kategoria e Parë. [1] [2]
He started his youth career at Vllaznia. He will be long remembered for his European goal scored on 9 July 2009 against Irish side Sligo Rovers, in the match valid for 2009–10 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, where Shtubina played as a starter and scored the match opening goal in the 42nd minute, an equalizing goal in the 84th minute of the second half and finished the game in the 1–1 draw. [3]
In June 2012, Shtubina signed with Vllaznia, returning to Shkodër after a one year absence. [4] He came from Flamurtari along with his teammate Halim Begaj. [5] During an interview, Shtubina said that he returned to Vllaznia with the goal of winning the championship, however, Vllaznia finished in 6th place, failing to secure a spot in European competitions next season.
Shtubina started 2012–13 season by appearing as a second-half substitute in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu, which finished in a 1–3 home loss. [6] In November 2012, he suffered a knee injury that kept him sidelined until January 2013. [7] He returned to the football field on 8 February by appearing as a substitute in the last moments of the 1–0 away win against Skënderbeu, replacing the goalscorer Arsen Hajdari. [8]
On 4 May, Shtubina scored his first goal of the season during the 3–1 league loss to his former club Flamurtari, which was his only strike of the season. [9] During the 2012–13 season, Shtubina played 17 out of 26 league matches, in addition 3 cup matches, as Vllaznia was eliminated in the second round to Shkumbini. [10] The team finished the championship in a disappointing sixth place, remaining out of European competitions once again. Following the end of the season, due to negative results, Shtubina said that there is a possibility for him to leave the club. [11]
Shtubina started his seventh season as a Vllaznia player by playing full-90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss to Flamurtari in the team's first league match of 2013–14 season. [12] On 18 September, he opened his scoring account by netting the opener of a 2–0 win against Tirana in the Albanian derby. [13] He scored his second league goal in the matchday 8 against Kastrioti on 20 October, leading the team into a 2–1 home success. [14] A week later, he scored the winner against the newly promoted side Partizani for another three important points. [15]
Shtubina started 2014 by scoring a last-minute equalizer against Teuta, earning his side a point at home. [16] He continued with his solid appearances by netting the second of a 2–0 away win against Laçi on 23 March; the goal came after a solo run. [17] Seven days later, he scored the lone goal of the 1–0 home win against Skënderbeu, which was his sixth of the season, equaling his personal best set in 2010–11 season. [18] A minute after scoring, he received a yellow card meaning that he would miss the next league match against Lushnja. [19] Shtubina returned in action on 19 April and set his mark by scoring the third goal of the 4–2 away win over Kastrioti, setting a new personal best. [20] It was the third match in a row that he score a goal. Shtubina ended the season with 7 goals and 30 appearances throughout the season, with Vllaznia managing to stay in Kategoria Superiore for another season.
During summer transfer window, many rumors circulating for a possible departure of Shtubina from the club, as Partizani and Teuta were set to acquire his services. [21] [22] However, he agreed a contract extension with the club in July 2014, [23] and was named club captain for 2014–15 season. [24]
He played his first match of the season in team's opening league match 2014–15 season against Kukësi, featuring in the entire match. [25] Shtubina scored his first goal of the season on 11 September 2014 from a direct corner-kick in a 1–1 draw against Tirana in the Albanian derby which was infamously marred by crowd trouble which saw 13 people arrested and both clubs' fans receiving lengthy stadium bans. [26] [27] [28] Following that, on 20 September 2014, he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Apolonia, taking his tally up to three league goals. [29] In the post-match interview, Shtubina dedicated his goals to the club's fans. [30]
Shtbuina opened the season by playing full-90 minutes in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu on 9 September 2015 which finished in a 1–0 defeat. [31] He scored his first goal of the season on 17 October in Vllaznia Shkodër's 3–0 defeat of Tërbuni, netting in the first minute of the match. [32] On 23 December, in the last match of 2015, Shtubina scored in the second minute of the match against fellow relegation strugglers Bylis in an eventual 3–2 home win. [33]
With the arrival of the new coach Armando Cungu, Shtubina kept his place in the starting lineup, playing five matches between January and February. [34] On 13 March, he scored the second in a 3–1 win over rivals Tirana at Reshit Rusi Stadium. [35] On 30 April, in the 3–2 away defeat to Laçi in the matchday 32, [36] Shtubina made his 200th appearance for Vllaznia. [37] On 8 May, he scored his sixth league goal of the season in the 2–0 home win against Tërbuni, giving his team three crucial points in their bid to escape relegation. [38]
Shtubina ended his ninth season as a Vllaznia player by playing 36 matches in all competitions, including 33 in league, as the team managed to secure a spot in Kategoria Superiore for the next season. [39] He also scored six league goals, being the team top goalscorer along with Eraldo Çinari. [40]
On 10 June 2016, Shtubina signed a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him at the club until June 2018. [41] After refusing to train for days, [42] on 24 July 2017, Shtubina announced via a Facebook status that he was a free agent, after failing to find a way with the club for the new contract. [43]
On 29 July 2017, Shtubina agreed personal terms and completed a transfer to fellow top flight side Kukësi for the 2017–18 season. [44] He was presented to media the same day and was given squad number 10, last worn by Jean Carioca, stating: "I'm thankful to Kukësi directors for believing in me." [44] He made his competitive debut on 6 September by starting in the 2017 Albanian Supercup match against Tirana which was lost 0–1. [45] His league debut occurred three days later, playing 76 minutes in the opening matchday of championship against newbie Kamza as Kukësi won 1–0 at home. [46] Shtubina however lost his place in lineup very soon and finished first phase of championship with only 192 minutes from 6 matches, only one as starter. [47] He opened his scoring account on 13 December by netting in the 5–1 home win over Erzeni in the second leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup second round. [48] Ten days later, he announced his departure from the club only one day following the loss to Lufëtari. [49]
On 30 December 2017, Shtubina joined Laçi as a free agent, signing a contract until the end of the season. [50] Aged 30, Shtubina was the second oldest member of the team, with the oldest being captain Taulant Sefgjinaj at 31. [51] He was given squad number 18, and made his debut by starting in the 3–1 away loss at Kazma, playing for 61 minutes before making place for Arbri Beqaj. [52] His first score-sheet contributions came later in his sixth appearance for the club , netting his team's first goal in an eventual 2–2 draw against Luftëtari at home. [53]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Vllaznia | 2006–07 | Kategoria Superiore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Ada | 2007–08 | Kategoria e Parë | ? | ? | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1+ | 1+ | ||
Skënderbeu | 2007–08 | Kategoria Superiore | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 3 | ||
Vllaznia | 2008–09 | Kategoria Superiore | 29 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 5 | ||
2009–10 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 [a] | 1 | — | 40 | 8 | |||
2010–11 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 8 | ||||
2011–12 | — | — | 2 [a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||||
Total | 89 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 110 | 21 | |||
Flamurtari | 2011–12 | Kategoria Superiore | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 1 | ||
Vllaznia | 2012–13 | Kategoria Superiore | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||
2013–14 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 7 | ||||
2014–15 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 4 | ||||
2015–16 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 6 | ||||
2016–17 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 37 | 7 | ||||
Total | 148 | 24 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 161 | 25 | ||||
Kukësi | 2017–18 | Kategoria Superiore | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 [b] | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
Laçi | 2017–18 | Kategoria Superiore | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 1 | ||
Career total | 285 | 43 | 47 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 336 | 54 |