Esin Hakaj (born 12 December 1996) is an Albanian professional

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who plays as a left-back for Vllaznia Shkodër in the

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Career

Vllaznia

Hake began his career with local side Vllaznia Shkodër, where he progressed through the academy before being promoted to the first team during 2014–15 winter break, and he was an unused substitute in an

game against

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on 24 January 2015 in a 2–1 loss. He made his professional debut the following week on 31 January against

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where he started the game, received a yellow card and was subsisted off in the 89th minute for Arsen Hajdari in the 2–1 loss for his side. In total he made 5 league and 1

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appearance during the 2014–15 campaign before becoming a regular squad member the following season as he made 23 league appearances, including 9 starts.

International career

Hakaj was called up for the first time in international level at the

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by coach

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in an

selection to participate in a 3-days mini preparatory stage in Durrës,

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from 22–25 February 2015. He was called up by coach

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in two occasions for the

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, first against Hungary U21 on 13 October 2015 and then against Greece U21 and Hungary U21 on 24 & 28 March 2016 respectively, but however he didn't featured in any occasion.Shpresat, gati dy ndeshje zyrtare
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References

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