Eroll Zejnullahu (born 19 October 1994) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for German 3. Liga club 1860 Munich and the Kosovo national team.
.jpg) Zejnullahu with Union Berlin in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Berlin, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 1860 Munich | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fortuna Biesdorf | |||
| –2008 | Internationale Berlin | ||
| 2008–2011 | Tasmania Gropiusstadt | ||
| 2011–2012 | Hertha Zehlendorf | ||
| 2012–2013 | Union Berlin | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Union Berlin II | 31 | (5) |
| 2013–2019 | Union Berlin | 66 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | → Sandhausen (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Carl Zeiss Jena | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | Nitra | 8 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Berliner AK | 27 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | SpVgg Bayreuth | 31 | (6) |
| 2023– | 1860 Munich | 18 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014– | Kosovo | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 February 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2021 | |||
Club career edit
Youth career edit
Zejnullahu began his youth career at local side Tasmania Berlin. In 2011, he then moved to Hertha Zehlendorf.
Union Berlin edit
On 1 July 2012. Zejnullahu signed to Union Berlin's under-19 team. In 2012, he made his debut with Union Berlin II. On 1 February 2013, he made his debut with the first team in a 2. Bundesliga match against Sandhausen coming on as a substitute in the 89th minute in place of Michael Parensen.[1]
Loan to Sandhausen edit
On 18 June 2017, Zejnullahu joined 2. Bundesliga side Sandhausen on loan, joining compatriot Leart Paqarada.[2][3]
Carl Zeiss Jena edit
On 2 August 2019, Zejnullahu joined Carl Zeiss Jena on a free transfer until 2021.[4]
FC Nitra edit
In January 2021, Zejnullahu joined Nitra.[5]
Bayreuth edit
In June 2022, Zejnullahu signed with SpVgg Bayreuth.[6]
1860 Munich edit
On 27 June 2023, Zejnullahu moved to 1860 Munich.[7] He started the 2023–24 season with a goal against 1. FC Stockheim in the Bavarian Cup.[8]
International career edit
On 19 May 2014, Zejnullahu received a call-up from Kosovo for a friendly match against Turkey and Senegal[9] and on 25 May 2014, he made his debut with Kosovo in a friendly match against Senegal replacing Albion Avdijaj in the 55th minute.
Career statistics edit
Club edit
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Union Berlin | 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | 2. Bundesliga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 2. Bundesliga | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17 | 2. Bundesliga | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Total | 66 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 1 | ||
| Union Berlin II | 2012–13 | Regionalliga Nordost | 6 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | Regionalliga Nordost | 21 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 4 | |||
| 2014–15 | Regionalliga Nordost | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |||
| Total | 31 | 5 | — | — | 31 | 5 | ||||
| SV Sandhausen (loan) | 2017–18 | 2. Bundesliga | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| SV Sandhausen II (loan) | 2017–18 | Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | ||
| Carl Zeiss Jena | 2019–20 | 3. Liga | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Nitra | 2020–21 | Slovak Super Liga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| Berliner AK | 2021–22 | Regionalliga Nordost | 27 | 2 | — | — | 27 | 2 | ||
| SpVgg Bayreuth | 2022–23 | 3. Liga | 31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 6 | |
| 1860 Munich | 2023–24 | 3. Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Career total | 190 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 195 | 17 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Bavarian Cup
International edit
- As of match played on 11 June 2021[12]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
References edit
- ^ "Zejnullahu debuton në Bundesliga 2" (in Albanian). Koha Ditore. 1 February 2013.
- ^ "Sandhausen leiht Zejnullahu aus" (in German). SV Sandhausen. 18 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Zejnullahu nach Sandhausen" (in German). Berliner Kurier. 18 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Eroll Zejnullahu stößt zum FC Carl Zeiss Jena" (in German). FC Carl Zeiss Jena. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Do Nitry ďalšia dvojica nemeckých hráčov - FC Nitra" (in Slovak). 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ "Ein Nationalspieler auf Jakobs Höhen: Mirëseardhje e ngrohtë, Eroll!" (in German). Bayreuth. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "EROLL ZEJNULLAHU WIRD EIN LÖWE" (in German). TSV 1860 Munich. 27 June 2023.
- ^ Streicher, Christoph (2 August 2023). "Schwere Beine, schwere Kost: TSV 1860 müht sich im Toto-Pokal gegen den 1. FC Stockheim weiter". abendzeitung-muenchen.de (in German). Abendzeitung. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Zbulohet lista e Kosovës të ftuar për miqësoret e majit ndaj Turqisë dhe Senegalit". Zeri (in Albanian). 19 May 2014.
- ^ Eroll Zejnullahu at Soccerway
- ^ "Eroll Zejnullahu » Club matches". World Football. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Eroll Zejnullahu". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
External links edit
- Eroll Zejnullahu at Soccerway