Vedat Muriqi
File:Vedat Muriqi Fenerbahçe SK 19 Aug 2019 (cropped).jpg | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vedat Muriqi | ||
Date of birth | 24 April 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Prizren, Kosova | ||
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Fenerbahçe | ||
Number | 94 | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2010 | Liria | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | Liria | 10 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Teuta Durrës | 18 | (1) |
2014 | → Besa Kavajë (loan) | 13 | (3) |
2014–2016 | Giresunspor | 57 | (21) |
2016–2018 | Gençlerbirliği | 46 | (5) |
2018–2019 | Çaykur Rizespor | 50 | (25) |
2019– | Fenerbahçe | 13 | (9) |
International career‡ | |||
2013 | Kosovo U21 | 1 | (1) |
2013–2014 | Albania U21 | 4 | (1) |
2016– | Kosovo | 23 | (8) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 October 2019 |
Vedat Muriqi (born 24 April 1994) is a Kosovar-Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Fenerbahçe and the Kosovo national team.
Early life
Muriqi was born in Prizren, Kosovo. He holds Kosovan, Albanian and Turkish passports.[1]
Club career
Teuta Durrës
On 14 January 2013, after impressing in a friendly match, Muriqi was given a one-and-a-half year contract by Albanian Superliga side Teuta Durrës which he agreed.[2] On 23 February, he made his competitive debut later by entering in the second half of the 1–1 draw at Tirana in the round 16 of Albanian Superliga.[3]
Loan at Besa Kavajë
On 4 January 2014, Muriqi was loaned for five months to Albanian Superliga side Besa Kavajë. He played his first match for the new club on 1 February in the championship match versus Laçi, entering in the 46th minute and netting a last-minute equaliser to rescue his side a 2–2 draw.[4]
Giresunspor
On 18 August 2014, Muriqi signed to TFF First League side Giresunspor.[5] On 14 September 2014, he made his debut in a 0–1 home defeat against Adana Demirspor after coming on as a substitute at 78th minute in place of David Solomon Abwo.
Gençlerbirliği
On 31 May 2016, Muriqi signed to Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği.[6] On 21 August 2016, he made his debut in a 2–0 home win against Gaziantepspor after coming on as a substitute at 64th minute in place of Cosmin Matei.
Çaykur Rizespor
On 11 January 2018, Muriqi signed to TFF First League side Çaykur Rizespor.[7][8] On 21 January 2018, he made his debut in a match against Manisaspor after being named in the starting line-up and scoring two goals during a 0–3 away win.[9]
Fenerbahçe
On 7 July 2019, Muriqi completed a transfer to Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe by signing for the next four seasons.[10] One day later, the club confirmed that Muriqi had joined on a permanent transfer.[11][12]
International career
Albania
Under-21
On 15 October 2013, Muriqi made his debut with Albania U21 in a 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Herolind Shala.[13]
Kosovo
Under-21
In June 2013, Muriqi was named as part of the Kosovo U21 squad for 2013 Valais Youth Cup.[14] On 12 June 2013, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in a match against Ghana U20 after being named in the starting line-up and scored the draw goal in the 41st minute.
Senior
On 30 August 2016, Muriqi received a call-up from Kosovo for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland.[15] On 11 June 2017, he made his debut with Kosovo in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Ukraine after being named in the starting line-up.
Style of play and reception
Former Turkish international and World Cup semi-finalist Rüştü Reçber identified Muriqi as an ideal centre forward, praising his speed in confined spaces in field, aerial dominance, and his team play capabilities, in 2019.[16]
Former Turkish international and World Cup semi-finalist Hakan Ünsal underlined his strength, ball containing and shooting abilities, in 2019.[16] Okan Buruk, former Turkish international, World Cup semi-finalist and former Çaykur Rizespor manager who coached Muriqi stated that Muriqi dramatically improved during his latter season at club, due to his extra trainings, describing him reliable and labelling him best forward in Turkey in that period.[17]
Former Turkish international and pundit Rıdvan Dilmen praised Muriqi, stating: "There are some forwards. They might be short and quick. Some are powerful. Some are tall, like Peter Crouch, who can get the ball on ground. Muriqi possesses all [of these]. If he could play alongside Alex, he could score 25 goals [in a season]", on 21 September 2019.[18]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 8 November 2019[19]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Teuta Durrës | 2012–13 | Albanian Superliga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
2013–14 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 3 | |||
Total | 18 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 21 | 3 | |||
Besa Kavajë (loan) | 2013–14 | Albanian Superliga | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 3 | |
Total | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 3 | |||
Giresunspor | 2014–15 | TFF First League | 24 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 32 | 6 | |
2015–16 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 0 | — | 37 | 17 | |||
Total | 57 | 21 | 12 | 2 | — | 69 | 23 | |||
Gençlerbirliği | 2016–17 | Süper Lig | 33 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | 40 | 6 | |
2017–18 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | 4 | |||
Total | 46 | 5 | 9 | 5 | — | 55 | 10 | |||
Çaykur Rizespor | 2017–18 | TFF First League | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 8 | |
2018–19 | Süper Lig | 34 | 17 | 2 | 0 | — | 36 | 17 | ||
Total | 50 | 25 | 2 | 0 | — | 52 | 25 | |||
Fenerbahçe | 2019–20 | Süper Lig | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 7 | |
Total | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 7 | |||
Career total | 195 | 62 | 26 | 9 | — | 221 | 71 |
International
National team[20] | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Kosovo | |||
2016 | 2 | 0 | |
2017 | 5 | 1 | |
2018 | 9 | 3 | |
2019 | 7 | 4 | |
Total | 23 | 8 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Kosovo's goal tally first.[21]
No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 13 November 2017 | Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari, Mitrovica, Kosovo | ![]() |
2–2 | 4–3 | Friendly |
2. | 27 March 2018 | Stade Municipal Jean Rolland, Franconville, France | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | |
3. | 11 October 2018 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | ![]() |
2–1 | 3–1 | 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D |
4. | 17 November 2018 | National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta | 1–0 | 5–0 | ||
5. | 10 June 2019 | Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria | ![]() |
2–2 | 3–2 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualification |
6. | 7 September 2019 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | ![]() |
1–1 | 2–1 | |
7. | 10 September 2019 | St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England | ![]() |
3–5 | 3–5 | |
8. | 14 October 2019 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–0 |
References
- ^ "Vedat Muriqi artık Türk vatandaşı" (in Turkish). NTV Spor. 2 July 2015.
- ^ "Muriqi premton: Do ju bind të gjithëve te Teuta" [Muriqi promis: I'll convince everyone at Teuta] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 15 January 2013.
- ^ "Tirana e Dedes e nis me "X" kundër Teutës. Bardheblutë zbresin të pestët në renditje…" [Dede's Tirana start with “X” versus Teuta. White&blues down to fifth place in ranking…] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Besa Kavajë vs. Laçi 2 – 2". Soccerway. 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Giresunspor, Vedat Muriqi ile anlaştı" (in Turkish). Milliyet. 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Vedat Muriqi resmen Gençlerbirliği'nde". GOAL (in Turkish). 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Vedat Muriç Çaykur Rizespor'da" (in Turkish). Çaykur Rizespor. 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Vedat Muriqi Çaykur Rizespor'da" (in Turkish). Milliyet. 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Debutim ëndrrash për Muriqin, shënon dy gola të bukur për katër minuta te Rizespori (Video)" (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Vedat Muriqi Türkiye'nin En Büyük Ailesine Katıldı" [Vedat Muriqi joins with Turkey's largest family] (in Turkish). Fenerbahçe S.K. 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Welcome Vedat Muriqi".
- ^ "Vedat Muriqi'in bonservis bedeli belli oldu" (in Turkish). 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 17 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
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(help) - ^ "Under-21 2015 - History - Albania-Bosnia and Herzegovina". Uefa.com. 15 October 2013.
- ^ "U21 e Kosovës, në Zvicër për sensacion" [Kosovo's U21, in Switzerland for sensation]. albinfo.ch (in Albanian). 11 June 2013.
- ^ "Bunjaki publikoi listën e lojtarëve për ndeshjen me Finlandën" (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 30 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Vedat Muriqi için ne dediler?" (in Turkish). Hürriyet. 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 17 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
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(help) - ^ ""Vedat Muric, Türkiye'deki en iyi forvet oyuncusuydu"" (in Turkish). NTV Spor. 22 July 2019. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
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(help) - ^ "Son dakika: Rıdvan Dilmen'den Vedat Muriç'e büyük övgü" (in Turkish). Fanatik. 21 September 2019. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
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(help) - ^ "Vedat Muriqi". Soccerway.
- ^ "Toulouse FC offers 10 million euros for Vedat Muriqi". Oculus News.
- ^ "Muriqi, Vedat". National Football Teams.
External links
- Vedat Muriqi at Soccerway
[[Category:Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey] ]
- 1994 births
- Living people
- People from Prizren
- Kosovo Albanians
- Association football forwards
- Kosovan footballers
- Kosovo youth international footballers
- Kosovo international footballers
- Albanian footballers
- Albania under-21 international footballers
- Football Superleague of Kosovo players
- KF Liria players
- Albanian Superliga players
- KF Teuta Durrës players
- Besa Kavajë players
- TFF First League players
- Giresunspor footballers
- Süper Lig players
- Gençlerbirliği S.K. footballers
- Çaykur Rizespor footballers
- Fenerbahçe S.K. footballers
- Kosovan expatriate footballers
- Albanian expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Turkey
- Kosovan expatriate sportspeople in Turkey