KF Vushtrria

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KF Vushtrria
Full nameKlubi Futbollistik Vushtrria
Nickname(s)Gladiatorët (The Gladiators)
Founded9 May 1922; 101 years ago (1922-05-09)
StadiumFerki Aliu
Capacity6,500
LeagueKosovo First League
2022–23Kosovo First League – Group B, 3rd of 10
WebsiteClub website

KF Vushtrria is a football club based in Vushtrri, Kosovo. The club was founded in 1922, and currently play their home games at the 7,000 seat capacity Ferki Aliu Stadium in the city of Vushtrri. Notable players to have played for the club include former Albania internationals Armend Dallku, Ahmed Januzi and Kosovo international Milot Rashica.

History

KF Vushtrria was founded in 1922 and is the oldest football club in Kosovo.[1][2] It has been competing domestically in Kosovo ever since. Throughout the years after World War II, Vushtrri became well known for the production of youth players within the club. Many of these players were transferred to other Kosovar clubs such as Prishtina and Trepça due to them playing in former Yugoslav First League.

In 2012 the club was purchased by local steel galvanising plant, Llamkos GalvaSteel.[3] When the club was taken over by Llamkos GalvaSteel and the Core Group, there were immediate investments made which resulted in the club winning their 2013–14 league title, which was the first in its history. Llamkos GalvaSteel then distanced itself from the club as did the club's owner Jeton Sadiku, leaving the financing and management in the hands of the Vushtrri municipality.[4][5][6]

Players

Current squad

As of 2 December 2019

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK United States USA Austin Rogers
GK Kosovo KOS Petrit Tahiri
GK Kosovo KOS Albin Kurti
DF Kosovo KOS Etrit Halimi
DF Albania 
ALB
Nertil Hoxhaj
DF Kosovo KOS Ilir Izmaku
DF Albania 
ALB
Klevis Lushaku
MF Kosovo KOS Dren Ahmeti
MF Kosovo KOS Besfort Dervishaj
MF Kosovo KOS Djellon Dragusha
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Albania 
ALB
Eri Lamçja
MF Kosovo KOS Daut Maxhuni
MF Albania 
ALB
Ledjon Muçaj
MF Kosovo KOS Bashkim Shala
MF Brazil BRA Ygor Vinicius
FW Brazil BRA Ian Augusto
FW Brazil BRA Matheus de Paula
FW Albania 
ALB
Jasmin Raboshta
Kosovo KOS Valmir Azemi
Kosovo KOS Drilon Fazliu

Historical list of coaches

References

  1. ^ "KF Vushtrria shënon 100 vjetorin e themelimit – Urojnë Idrizi e presidenti i klubit Agim Maloku". Vushtrria.online (in Albanian). 2 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Kryetari Idrizi takohet me kryesinë e Kf.Vushtrria, premton përkrahje". rks-gov (in Albanian). 17 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ Kosova Football Club is officially owned by Llamkos GalvaSteel[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Kthehet Kosova e Vushtrrisë!
  5. ^ "Riformohet Kosova e Vushtrrisë, s'ka më 'Llamkos Kosova'". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2014-12-24.
  6. ^ "Pantina, kryetar i Kosovës Vushtrrisë, Komuna distancohet". Archived from the original on 2014-12-25. Retrieved 2014-12-24.
  7. ^ Vushtrria emëron Sadriun në vend të Shotanit – Fax (in Albanian)
  8. ^ Zyrtare: Shkon Sadriu, vjen Jetullahu te Sadriu – Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  9. ^ Rrokadë te Vushtrria, ndërrohet trajneri – Gazeta Sheshi (in Albanian)
  10. ^ Vushtrria bëhet me trajner të ri - Gazeta Observer (in Albanian)
  11. ^ Samuel Nikaj zbulon misionin për të cilin erdhi te FC Vushtrria – Gazeta Sheshi (in Albanian)
  12. ^ Zyrtare: Vushtrria emëron trajner Bekim Shotanin – Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  13. ^ Zyrtare: Vushtrria emëron trajner italianin Antonio Toma, ish-ndihmësi i Antonio Contes – Telegrafi (in Albanian)
  14. ^ Vushtrria e shkarkon trajnerin Antonio Toma, Fitim Llapashtica udhëheq tani me Skuadren – Press (in Albanian)