Alban Hysa

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Alban Hysa
Personal information
Date of birth 1978 (age 47–48) [1] [2]
Place of birth Yugoslavia
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Bohemians
2000–2001 Dublin City (1)
2002–2003 Monaghan United
Managerial career
????–2022 Peamount United U19 (women)
2022–2023 Treaty United (women)
2024 Bohemians U17 (women)
2024–2025 Bohemians (women)
2026– Peamount United (women)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alban Hysa (born 1978) is an Albanian football manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of LOI Women's Premier Division side Peamount United.

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Early life and playing career

Hysa was born in present-day Kosovo, back when it was part of Yugoslavia, and moved to the Republic of Ireland around 2000. [3] As a footballer, he began playing football shortly after arriving in Ireland, playing briefly for Bohemians under Roddy Collins. [4] Later on, he played in the League of Ireland for Dublin City and Monaghan United. [5] [1]

Managerial career

Hysa began coaching in women's football after spending a few years in the Football Association of Ireland's Emerging Talent Programme. [4] By 2022, he was the manager of Peamount United's under-19 women's team, helping them win the EA Sports Cup against Shamrock Rovers. [6] In December 2022, he was appointed the manager of Treaty United's women's team, [7] later departing the club in November 2023. [8]

After leaving Treaty United, Hysa was appointed the under-17 manager of Bohemians' women's team for the 2024 season, before being appointed as manager of the senior team in November 2024. [1] In the 2025 season, he helped Bohemians reach both the FAI Women's Cup final and All-Island Cup final, resulting in him winning the Women's Premier Division Manager of the Year. [9] However, he stepped down from the role on 6 January 2026. [10] [11]

On 14 June 2026, it was announced that Hysa had been appointed the manager of Peamount United's women's team. [12]

Personal life

Hysa is a Kosovar Albanian. [13] Outside of football, he acquired a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2012, [4] and works as a life coach. [14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hysa announced as new women's head coach of Bohemians". RTÉ.ie . 23 November 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Geraghty, Darryl (11 June 2026). "Former Bohemians boss Hysa set to take charge of Peamount after Seery exit". The 42. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  3. ↑ Fallon, John (18 October 2025). "Bohs boss Hysa questions viability of professional contracts in women's football". Irish Examiner . Archived from the original on 2025-10-17. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Fennessy, Paul (20 September 2025). "The life coach with a BA in psychology who's now an FAI Cup finalist" . The 42 . Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Alban Hysa - Soccer Stats, Profile & Career Info | Global Sports Archive". GSA Website. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  6. ↑ Connor, William O. (10 November 2022). "Peamount 'Rock in EA Sports Cup". The Echo . Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  7. ↑ Reporter, Staff (14 December 2022). "Hysa appointed new Treaty women's manager". Limerick Post . Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  8. ↑ Dempsey, Andrew (12 November 2023). "Treaty United part ways with Alban Hysa". extratime.com. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Kelly Brady takes top prize at 2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards". League of Ireland . 14 November 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  10. ↑ O'Gorman, Simon (6 January 2026). "Hysa steps down at Bohemians". extratime.com. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  11. ↑ "Hysa resigns as Bohemians manager". RTÉ.ie . 6 January 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  12. ↑ "We're delighted to announce the appointment of Alban Hysa as our new Senior Women's Manager!". Instagram . Peamount United F.C. 14 June 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  13. ↑ "Alban for all seasons". Bohemian Football Club. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  14. ↑ Pyne, Anthony (17 October 2025). "Bohs boss Hysa says women's LOI must grow its fanbase". RTÉ.ie . Retrieved 11 September 2026.
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