The 2023–24 Kategoria Superiore is the 85th official season, or 86th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the 24th season under the name Kategoria Superiore. The season began on 26 August 2023 and will end on 11 May 2024.
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 August 2023 – 11 May 2024[1] |
| Matches played | 160 |
| Goals scored | 370 (2.31 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Bekim Balaj (17 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Laçi 6–1 Teuta (15 September 2023) Vllaznia 5–0 Skënderbeu (22 December 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Egnatia 0–5 Tirana (24 December 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Egnatia 4–3 Erzeni (14 September 2023) Laçi 6–1 Teuta (15 September 2023) Partizani 4–3 Kukësi (8 October 2023) Tirana 3–4 Skënderbeu (28 January 2024) |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Partizani |
| Longest unbeaten run | 12 matches Partizani Vllaznia |
| Longest winless run | 16 matches Kukësi |
| Longest losing run | 8 matches Kukësi |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 20 April 2024. | |
The winners of this season's Kategoria Superiore will earn a place in the first qualifying round of the 2024–25 Champions League, with the second and third placed clubs earning a place in the first qualifying round of the 2024–25 Conference League.[2]
Teams edit
Two clubs have earned promotion from the Kategoria e Parë, Dinamo City and Skënderbeu (both promoted after a one-year absence). Bylis (relegated after only one year in the top flight) and Kastrioti (relegated after three years in the top flight) were relegated to Kategoria e Parë at the conclusion of last season.
Locations edit
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| Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity | 2023–24 season |
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| Dinamo City | Tirana | Various[a] | Runner-up (Kategoria e Parë) | |
| Egnatia | Rrogozhinë | Demrozi Stadium | 4,000 | 3rd |
| Erzeni | Shijak | Demrozi Stadium[b] | 4,000[b] | 8th |
| Kukësi | Kukës | Kukës Arena | 6,322 | 7th |
| Laçi | Laç | Laçi Stadium | 8,000 | 5th |
| Partizani | Tirana | Arena e Demave | 4,500 | Champion |
| Skënderbeu | Korçë | Skënderbeu Stadium | 12,343 | Champion (Kategoria e Parë) |
| Teuta | Durrës | Niko Dovana Stadium | 12,040 | 6th |
| Tirana | Tirana | Various[c] | 2nd | |
| Vllaznia | Shkodër | Loro Boriçi Stadium | 16,000 | 4th |
Stadiums edit
| Dinamo City | Egnatia | Erzeni | Kukësi | Laçi | |
| Various | Demrozi Stadium | Demrozi Stadium | Kukës Arena UEFA stadium category 
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Laçi Stadium | |
| Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 6,322 | Capacity: 8,000 | ||
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| Partizani | Skënderbeu | Teuta | Tirana | Vllaznia | |
| Arena e Demave | Skënderbeu Stadium | Niko Dovana Stadium | Various | Loro Boriçi Stadium UEFA stadium category
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| Capacity: 4,500 | Capacity: 12,343 | Capacity: 12,040 | Capacity: 16,000 | ||
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Personnel and kits edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | President | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinamo City |  Ardian Bardhi
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Dritan Mehmeti
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Rustem Hoxha
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Macron | Durrës Yachts & Marina |
| Egnatia | Agim Demrozi
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Edlir Tetova
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Renato Malota
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Joma | Spitali Amavita |
| Erzeni | Elton Arbana
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Alfred Deliallisi
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 Nehar Sadiki
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Macron | Sinani |
| Kukësi | Safet Gjici
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Bledar Devolli
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Angelo Tafa
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Suzmar | Kevin Construction |
| Laçi | Pashk Laska
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Armando Cungu
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Ajdi Dajko
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Uhlsport | |
| Partizani | Gazmend Demi
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Orges Shehi
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Alban Hoxha
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Macron | |
| Skënderbeu | Ardjan Takaj
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 Ivan Gvozdenović
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Dean Liço
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Uhlsport | Caffè Quaranta |
| Teuta | Edmond Hasanbelliu
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Edi Martini
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Blerim Kotobelli
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Macron | Klinika 4-D |
| Tirana | Refik Halili
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Erbim Fagu
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Erion Hoxhallari
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Cohl's | |
| Vllaznia | Alban Xhaferi
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 Thomas Brdarić
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Bekim Balaj
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Suzmar | Sigal |
Managerial changes edit
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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| Vllaznia | Goce Sedloski
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End of contract | 31 May 2023 | Pre-season | Migen Memelli
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6 June 2023 |
| Teuta | Edi Martini
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Mutual consent | 3 June 2023 |  Diego Longo
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16 June 2023 | |
| Partizani | Giovanni Colella
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Resigned | 7 June 2023 |  Zoran Zekić
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12 June 2023 | |
| Dinamo City | Dritan Mehmeti
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Mutual consent | 1 August 2023 | Luigi Di Biagio
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1 August 2023 | |
| Laçi | Stavri Nica
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Sacked | 29 August 2023 | 5th | Skerdi Bejzade
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31 August 2023 |
| Kukësi | Rrahman Hallaçi
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Sacked | 4 September 2023 | 10th | Stavri Nica
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4 September 2023 |
| Teuta | Diego Longo
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Mutual consent | 24 September 2023 | 8th | Edi Martini
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25 September 2023 |
| Laçi | Skerdi Bejzade
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Mutual consent | 29 September 2023 | 7th | Mirel Josa
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30 September 2023 |
| Tirana | Orges Shehi
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Sacked | 5 October 2023 | 4th | Julian Ahmataj
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5 October 2023 |
| Partizani | Zoran Zekić
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Signed by Osijek | 10 October 2023 | 5th | Arbër Abilaliaj
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10 October 2023 |
| Dinamo City | Luigi Di Biagio
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Resigned | 22 October 2023 | 10th | Dritan Mehmeti
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25 October 2023 |
| Vllaznia | Migen Memelli
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Mutual consent | 29 October 2023 | 7th | Qatip Osmani
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30 October 2023 |
| Partizani | Arbër Abilaliaj
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End of caretaker spell | 26 December 2023 | 2nd | Orges Shehi
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26 December 2023 |
| Kukësi | Stavri Nica
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Resigned | 31 January 2024 | 9th | Emiliano Çela
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31 January 2024 |
| Erzeni | Alfred Deliallisi
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Mutual consent | 8 February 2024 | 8th | Skerdi Bejzade
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8 February 2024 |
| Kukësi | Emiliano Çela
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Resigned | 17 February 2024 | 10th | Bledar Devolli
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17 February 2024 |
| Tirana | Julian Ahmataj
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Sacked | 20 February 2024 | 4th | Erbim Fagu
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20 February 2024 |
| Laçi | Mirel Josa
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Mutual consent | 3 March 2024 | 7th | Armando Cungu
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3 March 2024 |
| Erzeni | Skerdi Bejzade
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Mutual consent | 4 March 2024 | 9th | Alfred Deliallisi
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4 March 2024 |
| Vllaznia | Qatip Osmani
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Mutual consent | 25 April 2024 | 2nd | Thomas Brdarić
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6 April 2024 |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Egnatia (Q) | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 33 | +17 | 60 | Qualification for the Final four round |
| 2 | Vllaznia | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 52 | |
| 3 | Partizani | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 43 | 28 | +15 | 51 | |
| 4 | Tirana | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 46 | |
| 5 | Dinamo City | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 42 | 40 | +2 | 46 | |
| 6 | Skënderbeu | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 30 | 36 | −6 | 44 | |
| 7 | Laçi | 32 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 38 | |
| 8 | Teuta | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 29 | 35 | −6 | 38 | Qualification for the relegation play-off |
| 9 | Erzeni | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 46 | −20 | 31 | Relegation to the 2024–25 Kategoria e Parë |
| 10 | Kukësi | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 48 | −20 | 26 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 April 2024. Source: Albanian Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Draw.
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Draw.
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Results edit
Clubs will play each other four times for a total of 36 matches each.
Season statistics edit
Scoring edit
Top scorers edit
- As of 20 April 2024
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[3] |
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| 1 | Bekim Balaj
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Vllaznia | 17 |
| 2 |  Florent Hasani
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Tirana | 10 |
| 3 |  Archange Bintsouka
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Partizani | 9 |
| Kristal Abazaj
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Tirana | ||
| Luis Kaçorri
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Dinamo City | ||
 Nnamdi Ahanonu
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Skënderbeu | ||
 Raphael Dwamena
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Egnatia |
Hat-tricks edit
| Player | Club | Against | Result | Date |
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| Raphael Dwamena
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Egnatia | Erzeni | 4–3 (H) | 13 September 2023 |
| Archange Bintsouka
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Partizani | Kukësi | 4–3 (H) | 8 October 2023 |
| Ildi Gruda
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Vllaznia | Skënderbeu | 5–0 (H) | 22 December 2023 |
- Notes
(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team
See also edit
Notes and references edit
Notes edit
- ^ Dinamo City is playing their 2023–24 home games in various stadiums depending on availability including: Arena Kombëtare, Elbasan Arena and Niko Dovana Stadium.
- ^ Erzeni will play their 2023–24 home games at the Demrozi Stadium in Rrogozhinë, since their venue, Tofik Jashari Stadium, is not suitable for Kategoria Superiore matches.
- ^ Tirana is playing their 2023–24 home games in various stadiums depending on availability including: Arena Kombëtare, Elbasan Arena and Selman Stërmasi Stadium.
References edit
- ^ https://fshf.org/sq/komiteti-ekzekutiv-i-fshf-miraton-datat-e-nisjes-se-aktiviteteve-kombetare-per-edicionin-futbollistik-2023-2024/
- ^ https://fshf.org/sq/komiteti-ekzekutiv-i-fshf-se-miraton-ndryshimin-e-formatit-te-kampionatit-abissnet-superiore-2023-2024/
- ^ "2023–24 top scorers". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
External links edit
- Official website (in Albanian)
- Kategoria Superiore at uefa.com