Shkëlzen Ruçi (born 1 July 1992) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Skënderbeu.[1] He is set to join Vora on 1 July 2023.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shkëlzen Ruçi | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Elbasan, Albania | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Skënderbeu | ||
| Number | 72 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Elbasani | 53 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Bylis Ballsh | 14 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Elbasani (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 70 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Gjilani | 5 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Skënderbeu | 29 | (0) |
| 2023– | Vora | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 May 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Luftëtari Gjirokastër edit
On 22 July 2016, Ruçi joined Luftëtari Gjirokastër just promoted to top flight by signing until June 2018.[2] He played his first match for the club on 28 September in the first leg of 2016–17 Albanian Cup first round versus his former side Elbasani, keeping a clean-sheet as his side won 1–0.[3] His league debut later on 30 November versus Skënderbeu Korçë, with Luftëtari caused an upset as the match ended in a goalless draw.[4]
References edit
- ^ Shkëlzen Ruçi at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Luftëtari zbarkon në Greqi, firmos edhe portieri Ruçi" [Luftëtari arrives in Greece, goalkeeper Ruçi signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Elbasani vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër 0 – 1". Soccerway. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Luftetari ndal ne barazim Skenderbeun" [Luftëtari stops Skënderbeu on a draw] (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
External links edit
- Shkëlzen Ruçi at Soccerway
- Profile at UEFA.com
- Shkëlzen Ruçi at the Albanian Football Association (in Albanian and English)
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