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He [Murati] is the king of air
—Manager Loro Boriçi after seeing Murati play. [1]
Murati's most known skill was his heading ability; he is known to have scored more than 75% of his goals with headers. [1]
After ending his career, Murati continued his football career now as a manager; he coached the senior team of Erzeni for a short time and before that has also trained the youngster players in Tirana and Shijak. [1]
Murati married Diana Murati in 1978; she gave birth to the couple's first children Donald on 13 October 1979. On 15 September 1983, Murati's wife gave birth to the couple's second children, a daughter named Anjeza. [1]
He died on 15 September 2005 due to a heavy illness. [1] His brother, Shkëlqim Murati, is a former player and manager. [7]
On 27 December 2009, more than four years after his death, Murati was honoured with "Legend of Albanian Football" award. [1] He was also received the Silver order of Naim Frashëri Title and Meritorious Master of Sport. [1]
Source: [8]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Albania | 1973 | 2 | 0 |
1976 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 |
Partizani Tirana [8]
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