Elmir Lekaj

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Elmir Lekaj
Personal information
Full name Elmir Lekaj
Date of birth (2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2012–2018 Vllaznia
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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

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

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Career

Vllaznia

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

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

Rabat Ajax

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

KF Ulpiana

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

MFK Dolny Kubin

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

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References

  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.