Elmir Lekaj (born 18 January 2000) is an Albanian footballer who plays as a defender for Dolny Kubin.[1]

Elmir Lekaj
Personal information
Full name Elmir Lekaj
Date of birth (2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2012–2018 Vllaznia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Vllaznia 9 (0)
2021 Arbëria 11 (0)
2021–2022 Rabat Ajax 11 (2)
2022 Ulpiana 8 (1)
2022–2023 Dolny Kubin 9 (1)
International career
2016 Albania U17 8 (0)
2018 Albania U19 3 (0)
2019 Albania U20 2 (0)
2021 Albania U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Vllaznia edit

After spending several years in the club's youth system, Lekaj signed with the first team in April 2018.[2] He made his debut in official competition for the club on 24 August 2019, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for Arsid Kruja in a 1–0 home victory over Laçi.[3]

Arbëria edit

In December 2020, Lekaj moved to Kosovan club Arbëria.[4]

Rabat Ajax edit

In June 2021,Lekaj Signs in Malta for Rabat Ajax.[5]

KF Ulpiana edit

In January 2022 Lekaj signs for Kosovan Team Ulpiana.[6]

MFK Dolny Kubin edit

In June 2023 Lekaj Sign for the Slovak Team Dolny Kubin.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Albania – E. Lekaj – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Vllaznia "blindon" talentet e akademisë, një 19-vjeçar firmos zyrtarisht me ekipin e parë" [Vllaznia "shields" the talents of the academy, a 19-year-old officially signs with the first team]. panorama.com.al (in Albanian). 3 April 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Vllaznia Shkoder vs. Laci – 24 August 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  4. ^ "KF Arbëria transfers Elmir Lekaj". ekonomiaonline.com (in Albanian). 25 December 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Rabat Ajax present squad ahead of Challenge League debut against Żejtun". timesofmalta.com. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Elmir Lekaj". koha.net. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Do Kubína prišiel z Albánska. Doma sme na vzostupe, pre rozvoj hráčov mate lepšie podmienky". druhaliga.sk (in Slovak). 3 October 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2023.

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