Kemajl Avdiu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 December 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Attacker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Esbjerg fB[1] | 12 | (1) |
| 1998–2000 | Bury F.C. | 27 | (1) |
| 1999 | → Partick Thistle F.C. (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2000 | → Falkirk F.C. (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2000 | Finn Harps F.C.[2] | ||
| 2001 | Jonkopings Sodra IF[3] | 17 | (7) |
| 2001–2002 | PAS Giannina F.C.[4] | ||
| 2002–2007[7] | Husqvarna FF[5][6] | ||
| 2007–2009[10] | FC Trollhättan[8][9] | ||
| 2009–2013[13] | Tenhults IF[11][12] | 44+ | (0+) |
| 2013 | Hovslätts IK[14][15] | 20 | (2) |
| 2014 | Tenhults IF[16] | 2 | (0) |
| 2015-20xx | IK Tord[17] | 7+ | (0+) |
| 2018 | IF Haga[18] | 10 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kemajl Avdiu (born 22 December 1976) is a Swedish former footballer.
Career
England
Continuing his career at Bury from Esbjerg fB, Avdiu stayed with the Shakers until 2000,[19] totaling 27 appearances and one goal.
Meanwhile, his family was trying to survive the Kosovo War (1998-1999), afraid to leave due to the threat of the Yugoslavian army.[20] His family, including himself supported the NATO bombing of the country,[20][21] but some of his relatives had not been accounted for, even though most fled to Albania.[21] The then 22-year old, feeling fortunate to be safe, also expressed concern for his Austria-based friend who was thinking of enrolling in the Kosovo Liberation Army.[21]
When the conflict was over, Avdiu hoped that his parents would retire in Kosovo.[20]
Scotland
Loaned out to Partick Thistle from April to May 1999, the Swede put the Jags 2-0 up over East Fife on debut, but they came back 2-2.[22][23] Despite this, he remained a fans' favorite.[22] The day before, he volunteered to pack supplies to help people affected by the Kosovo War, expressing disquiet at the situation but also fortunate that there were many volunteers.[23]
References
- ^ Esbjerg fB Profile
- ^ Harps keen on Kamelj Kickin Magazine
- ^ STATISTIK: SAMTLIGA SPELARE UNDER 2000-TALET I JÖNKÖPINGS SÖDRA Goran & Gary (Textalk Webzine)
- ^ Περίοδος 2001-02 ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΙΝΑ 1966
- ^ Storseger för HFF Sveriges Radio
- ^ Sweden Cup 2005 RSSSF
- ^ Koll på division I södra Kristianstadbladet
- ^ Kemajl har landat i FCT TTELA
- ^ Historik FC Trollhättan
- ^ Läget i Superettan, 18/2 Södrasajten.se (Textalk Webnews)
- ^ Avdiu och Kamhie förstärker Tenhult Jnytt
- ^ Avdiu fortsätter i Tenhult - och tränarstaben är klar Jnytt
- ^ Välkända ansikten i Tenhults nya ledarstab Jnytt
- ^ Två nyförvärv till Hovslätt Jnytt
- ^ Hovslätts IK 2013 IdrottOnline
- ^ Tio mål när Tenhult storvann Jnytt
- ^ IK Tord (IdrottOnline) Profile
- ^ IF Haga (laget.se) Profile
- ^ Kemo's home Swede home The Bolton News
- ^ a b c Shakers star's Kosovo nightmare Lancashire Telegraph
- ^ a b c I fear for my family says soccer star The Bolton News
- ^ a b Partick Thistle History Archive Profile
- ^ a b JAGS STRIKER ON A MERCY MISSION Daily Record (Scotland - Thefreelibrary.com)
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- 1976 births
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- Swedish people of Kosovan descent
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- Swedish expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Denmark
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Expatriate footballers in Scotland
- Expatriate association footballers in the Republic of Ireland
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- Esbjerg fB players
- Bury F.C. players
- Partick Thistle F.C. players
- Falkirk F.C. players
- Finn Harps F.C. players
- Jönköpings Södra IF players
- PAS Giannina F.C. players
- Husqvarna FF players
- FC Trollhättan players
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