Besmir Arifaj (born 6 May 1986) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Besmir Arifaj | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Pukë, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Partizani Tirana | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Partizani Tirana | 3 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 18 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Kastrioti Krujë | 11 | (1) |
| 2008–2009 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 32 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | Kastrioti Krujë | 12 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Tomori Berat | 13 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Dinamo Tirana | 19 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | Bylis Ballsh | 16 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Dinamo Tirana | 66 | (6) |
| 2016 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 11 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Dinamo Tirana | 7 | (1) |
| 2017 | Korabi | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Albania U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Albania U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Albania U21 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 January 2017 | |||
Club career
editBylis Ballsh
editOn 8 August 2012, Arifaj agreed personal term and signed a two-year contract with Bylis Ballsh.[2] He made his first appearance for the new club on 26 August in the opening Albanian Superliga week against Flamurtari Vlorë, entering as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw.[3] During the course of 2012–13 season, Arifaj made 25 appearances, including 18 in league, as Bylis barley assured the survival in Superliga. He also made 9 appearances in cup, as Bylis reached the final for the first time in history, losing out to Laçi after extra time, as Arifaj was sent-off during the match.[4] During this competition, he scored in the 3–1 home win against Luftëtari Gjirokastër.[5] He left the club following the end of the season.
Luftëtari Gjirokastr
editIn January 2016, Arifaj joined fellow Albanian First Division side Luftëtari Gjirokastër until the end of the season.[6] He made his debut on 13 February in the league encounter against Lushnja, playing for 57 minutes in an eventual 0–1 away win.[7] Arifaj scored his first goal of the campaign on 30 April, netting the lone goal of the match against Sopoti Librazhd.[8] The team finished the Group B in the first position with 68 points, and was promoted to Albanian Superliga for the first time since 2012.[9][10] Following the end of the season, the club terminated the contract with Arifaj by mutual consent, making him a free agent in the process.[11]
Third spell at Dinamo Tirana
editOn 29 July 2016, Arifaj returned to Dinamo Tirana for the second time by signing a one-year contract.[12]
Korabi Peshkopi
editOn 19 January 2017, Arifaj signed a contract until the end of the season with Albanian Superliga Korabi Peshkopi.[13]
Honours
edit- Dinamo Tirana[1]
- Luftëtari Gjirokastër[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Albania – B. Arifaj – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Bylisi fiton ndaj Ferronikelit, por dëmtohet Gërxho" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Bylis Ballsh vs. Flamurtari Vlorë 1 – 1". Soccerway. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Laçi claim maiden Albanian Cup". UEFA. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Bylis Ballsh vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër". Soccerway. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Vjen braziliani, Luftëtari zyrtarizon edhe Arifajn" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Lushnja vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër 0 – 1". Soccerway. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Sopoti Librazhd vs. Luftëtari Gjirokastër 0 – 1". Soccerway. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Luftëtari e Korabi ngjiten në Superiore" (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ Rinald Bregasi (14 May 2016). "Luftëtari dhe Korabi kalojnë në Superiore" (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Largimet e radhës nga Luftëtari" (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Dinamo blindon porten , vjen Kuka, firmos edhe me Besmir Arifaj" (in Albanian). Globe News. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Korabi përforcon mesfushën, vjen 31-vjeçari Besmir Arifaj" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
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