Roland Peqini (born 25 December 1990) is a former Albanian professional

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who played as a defender.

Club career

Tërbuni Pukë

In July 2015, Peqini completed a transfer to newly promoted top flight side Tërbuni Pukë for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut on 23 August by starting in team's first ever Albanian Superliga match against

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which finished in a 1–2 home defeat, despite taking the lead. Peqini made 16 league appearances, in addition 2 in cup, before leaving in the first days in January.

Return to Kukësi

On 4 January 2016, Peqini agreed terms with his former club Kukësi where he signed a contract until the end of the season, returning to the team for a third time. However, his third spell with the club was short-lived, as he was suddenly released after only 14 days. Speaking on that, he accused the team's coach

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as the main reason of his departure, by saying: "it was him

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who brought me to Kukësi and was him who removed me from the team."

Return to Dinamo Tirana

On 23 January 2016, Peqini joined Albanian First Division strugglers

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on an 18-month contract, returning to the capital club after four years absence. He was assigned squad number 15 and made his return debut on 13 February in a 1–0 away defeat to Butrinti Sarandë, playing full-90 minutes.

Elbasani

On 11 September 2016, Peqini joined the fellow Albanian First Division side

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on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract. He left the club on 29 January of the following year after 12 league appearances due to club financial problems.

Third spell at Dinamo Tirana

On 1 February 2017, after leaving Elbasani, Peqini returned to Dinamo on a free transfer by signing until the end of the season. After two matches as an unused substitute, Peqini appeared on the matchday 16 against Pogradeci, entering as a substitute in the 25th minute to fill the blank left by the dismissal of

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, with the finishing in a 0–1 home defeat. He concluded the second part of 2016–17 season with 8 league appearances as Dinamo once again escape relegation. He agreed a contract extension for another season in August 2017, and was also named club captain.

Retirement

On 3 July 2018, Peqini announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 27, citing his injuries as the main reason.

International career

Peqini has been a former Albania U21 member, ammasing 9 appearances from 2010 to 2012. He made his first appearance on 26 May 2010 in a friendly versus

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which ended in a 2–2 draw.

Career statistics

Honours

Club

;Dinamo Tirana *

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: 2009–10

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Peqini, Roland 1990 births Living people Footballers from Elbasan Albanian men's footballers Albania men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football defenders FC Dinamo City players FK Apolonia Fier players FK Kukësi players KF Tirana players KF Tërbuni Pukë players KF Elbasani players Kategoria Superiore players Kategoria e Parë players