Rustem Hoxha

Rustem Hoxha

Personal information
Date of birth	(1991-07-21) 21 July 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth	Durrës, Albania
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Dinamo
Number	5
Youth career
2002–2010	Teuta
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2017	Teuta	135	(4)
2012–2013	→ Luftëtari (loan)	6	(1)
2017–2018	Kukësi	35	(2)
2018–2019	Luftëtari	24	(0)
2019–2021	Teuta	66	(4)
2021–2023	Ballkani	40	(2)
2023–	Dinamo Tirana	26	(3)
International career
2009–2011	Albania U19	4	(1)
2011–2013	Albania U21	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1th June 2024

Rustem Hoxha (born 29 July 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Albanian club Dinamo.

Club career

Teuta Durrës

Hoxha made his league debut for the senior team on 14 May 2010 by playing full-90 minutes in a 3–1 home victory over Flamurtari Vlorë. ^[1] His first score-sheet contributions came similarly to his time with Luftëtari Gjirokastër, netting the equalizer in the 44th minute of the 1–1 draw versus Tirana on 13 March 2014. ^[2] On 2 June 2017, Hoxha left the club after nine years, where he collected more than 150 appearances in all competitions. ^[3]

Loan to Luftëtari Gjirokastër

In January 2013, Hoxha was loaned out to Albanian Superliga club Luftëtari Gjirokastër. He made his first appearance for the team on 10 February in a 3–1 home loss to Kukësi. ^[4] His first goal came on 2 March 2013 in the league match against Tirana, netting the temporary equalizer in an eventual 2–1 loss at Qemal Stafa Stadium. ^[5]

Kukësi

On 19 June 2017, Hoxha agreed personal terms and joined fellow top flight side Kukësi. ^[6] He was presented a day later where he signed the contract and was given squad number 5. ^[6]

Hoxha played his first match with his new side on 9 September 2017 in the opening week of 2017–18 Albanian Superliga against Kamza, contributing in the 1–0 win. ^[7] His maiden goal for the team came later on 19 February of the following year in the 3–1 away win over Partizani Tirana. ^[8]

He left the club in mid-August 2018 after deciding to end his cooperation following the elimination of Kukësi from Europa League, finishing his spell with 42 appearances and 2 goals. ^[9]

Luftëtari Gjirokastër

On 6 September 2018, Hoxha returned to Luftëtari Gjirokastër this time as a permanent transfer, signing for the 2018–19 season. ^[10]

International career

Hoxha is a former Albanian youth international and has represented his nation at under-17 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

As of 29 July 2021 ^{[11] [12] [13]}

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Teuta Durrës	2009–10	Albanian Superliga	2	0	0	0	—		2	0
	2010–11		12	0	0	0	—		12	0
	2011–12		8	0	2	0	—		10	0
	2012–13		5	0	2	1	1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	8	1
	2013–14		18	1	6	1	1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	25	2
	2014–15		29	0	2	0	—		31	0
	2015–16		34	3	3	0	—		37	3
	2016–17		27	0	5	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	34	0
	Total		135	4	20	3	4	0	159	7
Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan)	2012–13	Albanian Superliga	6	1	0	0	—		6	1
Kukësi	2017–18	Albanian Superliga	35	2	7 [lower-alpha 2]	0	0	0	11	0
	2018–19		0	0	0	0	1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	1	0
	Total		35	2	7	0	1	0	43	2
Luftëtari Gjirokastër	2018–19	Albanian Superliga	24	0	6	1	—		30	1
Teuta Durrës	2019–20	Albanian Superliga	32	2	7	3	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	41	5
	2020–21		34	2	4 [lower-alpha 2]	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	39	2
	2021–22		0	0	0	0	3 [lower-alpha 1]	0	3	0
	Total		66	4	11	3	7	0	84	7
Ballkani	2021–22	Kosovar Superliga	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Career total			266	12	44	7	12	0	322	19

1. All appearance(s) in Europe
2. Including one appearance in Albanian Supercup

References

1. "Teuta Durres vs. Flamurtari Vlore 3 – 1". Soccerway. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
2. "Teuta Durres vs. KF Tirana 1 – 1". Soccerway. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
3. Jeton Rexhmati (2 June 2017). "Largohet pas 9 vitesh nga Teuta, kapiteni Rustem Hoxha: Tani e kuptoj Rizvanin" [Leaves Teuta after 9 years, the captain Rustem Hoxha: Now I understand Rizvani] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
4. "Luftetari Gjirokaster vs. Kukesi 1 – 3". Soccerway. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
5. "Tirana vs. Luftetari Gjirokaster 2 – 1". Soccerway. 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
6. "Rustem Hoxha zyrtarizohet sot te Kukësi, vjen edhe izraeliti Naser" [Rustem Hoxha officially today at Kukësi, the Israeli Naser arrives tomorrow] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
7. "Kukësi mposht Kamzën falë një penalltie, Bakaj debuton me gol (VIDEO)" [Kukësi defeats Kamza thanks to a penalty, Bakaj debuts with goal (VIDEO)] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
8. "Futboll, Kukësi mund 3-1 Partizanin në kryeqytet" [Football, Kukësi defeats Partizani 3-1 in the capital] (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
9. "Qendërmbrojtësi largohet nga Kukësi, në dyshim edhe Albi Alla" [Centre-back flees from Kukësi, even Albi Alla in doubt] (in Albanian). Gazeta Panorama. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
10. "Rikthehet Rustem Hoxha, vjen e zeza mbi të bardhë" [Rustem Hoxha returns, the signature arrives] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
11. "Albania - R. Hoxha - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
12. "Football : Rustem Hoxha". Football Database. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
13. "Stats and profile". Scoresway. Retrieved 10 March 2016.

External links

• Rustem Hoxha at the Albanian Football Association (in Albanian and English)
• Rustem Hoxha – UEFA competition record ( archive )