Marsel Ismailgeci
Marsel Ismailgeci (born 14 March 2000) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Herzegovian club HŠK Zrinjski Mostar. Club career In July 2017, Ismailgeci signed his first professional contract with Tirana until June 2021. Ismailgeci spent most of the 2019–20 Kategoria Superiore season on the bench, however he managed to appear in 21 matches, including 13 as starter, as Tirana won the championship title for the 25th time in their 100th anniversary. His only goal in the league came on 18 July in the 2–0 home win over Flamurtari. In 2019–20 Albanian Cup, where Tirana reached the final, Ismailgeci scored once in eight appearances; the goal, which was his first as a professional, came on 29 January against Kastrioti. On 19 August 2020, Ismailgeci made his UEFA Champions League debut in Tirana's first qualifying round match against Dinamo Tbilisi; in the 86th minute, he scored from a rebound to make the score 2–0 and help Tirana progress to the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. Due to its location at the Plain of Tirana and the close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is particularly influenced by a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year. Tirana was founded as a city in 1614 by the Ottoman Albanian general Sylejman Pasha Bargjini and flourished by then around the Old Mosque and the ''türbe''. The area that today corresponds to the city's territory has been continuously inhabited since the Iron Age. It was inhabited by Illyrians, and was most likely the core of the Illyrian Kingdom of the Taulantii, which in Classical Antiquity was centred in the hinterland of Epidamnus. Following the Illyrian Wars it wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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FC Dinamo Tbilisi
FC Dinamo Tbilisi ( ka, დინამო თბილისი, ) is a Georgian professional football club based in Tbilisi, Georgia, that competes in the Erovnuli Liga, the top flight of Georgian football. Dinamo Tbilisi was one of the most prominent clubs in Soviet football and a major contender in the Soviet Top League almost immediately after it was established in 1936. The club was then part of one of the leading sport societies in the Soviet Union, the All-Union Dynamo sports society which had several other divisions besides football and was sponsored by the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs. Its main claim to European fame was winning the Cup Winners' Cup in 1981, beating FC Carl Zeiss Jena of East Germany 2–1 in the final in Düsseldorf. It remains the only club based in Georgia to have ever lifted a trophy in European competition. Throughout its history, FC Dinamo Tbilisi produced many famous Soviet players: Boris Paichadze, Avtandil Gogoberidze, Shota Iamanidz ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Albanian Supercup
The Albanian Supercup is a single match usually at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Kategoria Superiore and Albanian Cup. Supercup final was not played in the occasions when the champion team won the Double (association football), Double. However, after year 2000 Albanian Football Association, AFA rules changed and the final would still be played against the Albanian Cup, Cup runner-ups. There have been 29 finals played in total. KF Tirana are the most successful team to have won the trophy 12 times. Results of the finals Performances Performance by club Records Most wins: 12 *KF Tirana, Tirana (1994 Albanian Supercup, 1994, 2000 Albanian Supercup, 2000, 2002 Albanian Supercup, 2002, 2003 Albanian Supercup, 2003, 2005 Albanian Supercup, 2005, 2006 Albanian Supercup, 2006, 2007 Albanian Supercup, 2007, 2009 Albanian Supercup, 2009, 2011 Albanian Supercup, 2011, 2012 Albanian Supercup, 2012, 2017 Albanian Supercup, 2017, 2022 Albanian Supercup, 2022) Mos ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2021–22 Kategoria Superiore
The 2021–22 Kategoria Superiore is the 83rd official season, or 86th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 22nd season under the name Kategoria Superiore. The season began in 10 September 2021 and will end on 26 May 2022. The winners of this season's Kategoria Superiore will earn a place in the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 Champions League, with the second and third placed clubs earning a place in the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 Europa Conference League. Teams Two clubs have earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Dinamo Tirana (promoted after a nine-year absence) and Egnatia (promoted after a sixteen-year absence). Apolonia (relegated after only one year in the top flight) and Bylis (relegated after two-years in the top flight) were relegated to Kategoria e Parë at the conclusion of last season. Locations Stadiums Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2020–21 Kategoria Superiore
The 2020–21 Kategoria Superiore was the 82nd official season, or 85th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 21st season under the name Kategoria Superiore. The season ended on 26 May 2021. It was initially planned to begin on 12 September 2020 but it was delayed after all participating clubs decided to boycott the competition, until the government would meet their demands. After 2 months of negotiations, the clubs ended the boycott and agreed to begin the season on 4 November 2020. Teuta won the league title on 26 May 2021, on the final matchday. The winners of this season's Kategoria Superiore earned a place in the first qualifying round of the 2021-22 Champions League, with the second and third placed clubs earning a place in the first qualifying round of the 2021-22 Europa Conference League. Teams Two clubs have earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Apolonia and Kastrioti. Flamurtari and Luftëta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kategoria Superiore
The Kategoria Superiore, officially known as Abissnet Superiore for sponsorship reasons, is a professional league for men's association football clubs. At the top of the Albanian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 10 clubs, and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Kategoria e Parë. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 36 matches each (playing each team in the league four times, twice at home and twice away). The competition was founded in 1930 as the Albanian National Championship during the reign of King Zog, shortly after the creation of the Albanian Football Association. Since 1930, 45 clubs have competed in recognised competitions, while only nine clubs have won the title: KF Tirana, Tirana (26), FK Dinamo Tirana, Dinamo Tirana (18), FK Partizani Tirana, Partizani (16), KF Vllaznia Shkodër, Vllaznia (9), KF Skënderbeu Korçë, Skënderbeu (8), KF Elbasani, Elbasani (2), KF Teuta Dur ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2018–19 Kategoria Superiore
The 2018–19 Kategoria Superiore was the 80th official season, or 83rd season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 19th season under the name Kategoria Superiore. The season began on 17 August 2018 and ended on 30 May 2019. Partizani, won the league title on 12 May 2019 with 3 matches to spare. The winners of this season's Superiore earned a place in the first qualifying round of the 2019−20 Champions League, with the second and third placed clubs earning a place in the first qualifying round of the 2019−20 Europa League. Teams Two clubs earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Kastrioti and Tirana, joined the Superiore this season. Lushnja and Vllaznia were relegated at the conclusion of last season, the latter for the second time in their history. Locations * * * Stadiums Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kategoria E Parë
Kategoria e Parë is the second level of professional football in Albania, behind the Kategoria Superiore and above the Kategoria e Dytë. Format Kategoria e Parë was founded in 1930. It is made up of 14 teams. The 2 best ranked teams gain promotion to the Kategoria Superiore, while the teams ranked from the 3rd to the 6th position qualify to a play-off tournament where the winner then plays a promotion play-off match against the 8th ranked team of Kategoria Superiore. The teams that finish in the 4 last positions get relegated to the Kategoria e Dytë Kategoria e Dytë is the third professional level of football in Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is locate .... The 9th and 10th ranked teams, qualify to the relegation play-off round. Clubs (2022–23) Champions See also * List of football clubs in Albania References {{UEFA se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2017–18 Kategoria E Parë
The 2017–18 Kategoria e Parë was the 70th official season of the Albanian football second division since its establishment. The season began on 16 September 2017 and ended on 16 May 2018. There were 20 teams competing this season, split in 2 groups, each with 10 teams. The top 5 teams from each group qualified to the promotion round, while the last teams qualified to the relegation round. The 2 winners of the qualification round gained promotion to the 2018–19 Kategoria Superiore, and played the division's final against each other. Kastrioti and Tirana were promoted to the 2018–19 Kategoria Superiore. Naftëtari, Shkumbini, Tërbuni, Vllaznia B were relegated to the 2018−19 Kategoria e Dytë. Tirana won their first Kategoria e Parë title on 16 May 2018 after beating Kastrioti in the final match. Changes from last season Team changes From Kategoria e Parë Promoted to Kategoria Superiore: * KF Lushnja * FC Kamza Relegated to Kategoria e Dytë: * Adriatiku * KF Elbasan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2019–20 Kategoria E Dytë
The 2019-20 Kategoria e Dytë was the 48th official season of the Albanian football third division since its establishment. There were 26 teams competing this season, split in 2 groups. The winners of the groups played the league's final against each other and also gained promotion to the 2020–21 Kategoria e Parë. Teams ranked from the 2nd to the 5th position qualified to the play-off round which they played against the 8th ranked teams in the 2019-20 Kategoria e Parë. Partizani B, Tomori and Vora were promoted to the 2020–21 Kategoria e Parë. Vora won their second Kategoria e Dytë title after beating Tomori in the final match. The competition was completely suspended from 12 March to 7 June 2020, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Changes from last season Team changes From Second Division Promoted to Kategoria e Parë: * Devolli * Shkumbini * Tërbuni To Second Division Expelled from Kategoria Superiore: * Kamza Relegated from Kategoria e Parë: * Tomori * Vora ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kategoria E Dytë
Kategoria e Dytë is the third professional level of football in Albania. It was called the ''Second Division'' until 2003. Kategoria e Dytë has two groups, A and B. which are divided geographically. It is made up of 23 teams. The winners of each group earn the right to be promoted to the Kategoria e Parë and they also play a single final for seasonal champions. Teams which finish in the last 2 positions on each group are relegated to the Kategoria e Tretë Kategoria e Tretë is the fourth and lowest professional level of football in Albania. In the 2022−23 season Kategoria e Tretë has 13 teams participating, split in 2 groups. The winners of each group earn the right to be promoted to the Kategor .... Clubs (2022–23) Group A Group B Champions See also * List of football clubs in Albania References {{UEFA third leagues 3 Third level football leagues in Europe Kategoria e Dytë ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2018–19 Kategoria E Dytë
The 2018-19 Kategoria e Dytë was the 47th official season of the Albanian football third division since its establishment. There were 27 teams competing this season, split in 2 groups. The winners of the groups played the league's final against each other and also gained promotion to the 2019-20 Kategoria e Parë. The runners-up qualified to the play-off round which they played against the 9th ranked teams in the 2018-19 Kategoria e Parë. Devolli and Tërbuni were promoted to the 2019-20 Kategoria e Parë. Tërbuni won their fourth Kategoria e Dytë title after beating Devolli in the final match. Changes from last season Team changes From Kategoria e Dytë Promoted to Kategoria e Parë: * Elbasani * Oriku * Veleçiku * Vora Relegated to Kategoria e Tretë: * Domozdova To Kategoria e Dytë Relegated from Kategoria e Parë: * Naftëtari * Shkumbini * Tërbuni * Vllaznia B Promoted from Kategoria e Tretë: * Term Term may refer to: * Terminology, or term, a noun ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |