Rudolf Turkaj

Rudolf Turkaj

Personal information
Date of birth	(1995-02-03) 3 February 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	Lezhë, Albania
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Istiklol
Youth career
2011–2014	Shkëndija Tiranë
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2016	Besëlidhja	11	(0)
2016–2017	Shënkolli	21	(0)
2017–2019	Iliria	42	(6)
2019–2023	Laçi	97	(4)
2023–2024	Martigues	3	(0)
2024–2025	Suhareka	17	(0)
2025–	Istiklol	2	(1)
International career‡
2022–	Albania	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 September 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 28 April 2023

Rudolf Turkaj (born 3 February 1995) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Tajikistan Higher League club Istiklol. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

On 29 July 2025, Turkaj signed for Tajikistan Higher League club Istiklol, on a contract until the end of 2025. ^[3]

References

1. Rudolf Turkaj at Soccerway
2. "Rudolf Turkaj — FSHF". fshf.org. Albanian Football Association . Retrieved 18 May 2020.
3. "ISTIKLOL STRENGTHENS DEFENSE WITH ALBANIAN DEFENDER!". fc-istiklol.tj (in Tajik). FC Istiklol. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.