Polizoi Arbëri

Polizoi Arbëri (born 9 September 1988) is an Albanian former footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.[1]

Polizoi Arbëri
Personal information
Full name Polizoi Arbëri
Date of birth (1988-09-09) 9 September 1988
Place of birth Berat, Albania
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Youth career
2002–2006 Tomori Berat
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Tomori Berat 16 (0)
2007–2009 Lushnja 18 (1)
2009–2011 Bylis Ballsh 57 (5)
2011–2015 Flamurtari Vlorë 84 (4)
2015–2016 Vllaznia Shkodër 19 (1)
2016–2017 Kukësi 1 (0)
Total 195 (11)
National team‡
2004–2005 Albania U17 3 (0)
2005–2007 Albania U19 2 (0)
2008–2010 Albania U21 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 July 2017
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 March 2016

Club career

Vllaznia Shkodër

On 15 August 2015, Arbëri signed a one-year deal with fellow Albanian Superliga side Vllaznia Shkodër as a free transfer.[2][3] He was presented to the media two days later, where he was allocated squad number 13.[3] During his presentation, Arbëri said: "I'm very happy with my choice. I'm glad that i'm going to be with Vllaznia for the upcoming season. I know this squad and naturally signed for this team for its name."[3][4]

He made his Vllaznia Shkodër debut on 9 September 2015 in the league match against Skënderbeu Korçë, playing full-90 minutes in a losing effort at neutral ground of Ismail Xhemali Stadium.[5] On 30 September, in his Albanian Cup debut against Pogradeci for the second leg of the first round, Arbëri successfully converted a penalty-kick for his first goal of the season, helping the team to win the match 4–0 and to progress in the next round with the aggregate 5–1.[6]

Arbëri scored his first league goal of the season against Tirana on 25 October in a 1–1 draw; he scored the goal in the 86th minute with a precise curled free-kick to help his team to earn a point in the bid to escape relegation.[7] He dedicated the goal to the fans.[8]

On 16 March 2016, Arbëri suffered an injury in his left knee that would rule him out for the rest of 2015–16 season.[9] At the end of the month, it was reported that he would undergo surgery in his left knee on 12 or 13 April and also extended his contract with the club for another one season.[10] He was eventually operated on 15 April.[11]

Kukësi

On 13 June 2016, Arbëri joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Kukësi by signing an initial one-year contract with an option of a further one.[12] His debut occurred on 24 August in the Albanian Supercup match against Skënderbeu Korçë, playing full-90 minutes as Kukësi won 3–1 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium to win its maiden Albanian Supercup title.[13] His league debut came later on 8 September in the opening matchday against his former side Vllaznia Shkodër. He played the entire match which ended in a goalless draw.[14] One week later, Arbëri suffered another major knee injury just before the start of the second matchday against Teuta Durrës.[15] He torn the ligament of his right leg, which kept him sidelined for the next five months.[16] In April of the following year, Arbëri was released from the club after his constant knee issues.[17]

Retirement

On 14 July 2017, with his knee not getting healed, Arbëri decided to retire from football at the age of 28, thus ending his 10-year career.[18] In an interview, he said that not winning the title with Kukësi was his biggest regret in football, also adding that he felt like home at Vllaznia.[18]

International career
Polizoi Arbëri in action for Albania U-21 in 2009

Arbëri was first called up to the Albania U21 side in April 2008 by coach Artan Bushati. He was called up along with players also uncapped at U21 level such as Shpëtim Moçka and Vilfor Hysa. Bushati the players through their paces in Kamëz as they were playing for a place in his U21 side.[19]

His first U21 goal came in a friendly against Macedonia at the Biljanini Izvori Sports Hall in Ohrid on 19 November 2008. Arbëri netted the third and final goal for Albania in a 3–0 victory. His goal came in the 80th minute of the game as a result of some excellent play by Enco Malindi who set up the goal for Arbëri.[20]

Personal life

Arbëri is the younger brother of Gersi Arbëri, who is also a professional footballer who plays for Tomori Berat in the Albanian First Division.[21] He have a son named Noel.[22]

Career statistics
As of 8 September 2016[23][24][25]
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tomori Berat 2005–06 Albanian First Division ????——??
2006–07 ????——??
Total 160??——160
Lushnja 2007–08 Albanian First Division ????——??
2008–09 Albanian Superliga 16120——181
Total 16120——181
Bylis Ballsh 2008–09 Albanian Superliga 14010——150
2009–10 Albanian First Division 16300——163
2008–09 Albanian Superliga 27230——302
Total 57540——615
Flamurtari Vlorë 2011–12 Albanian Superliga 2411104[lower-alpha 1]0—391
2012–13 190802[lower-alpha 1]0—290
2013–14 20320——290
2014–15 210204[lower-alpha 1]01[lower-alpha 2]0280
Total 844230100101184
Vllaznia Shkodër 2015–16 Albanian Superliga 19121——212
Total 19121——212
Kukësi 2016–17 Albanian Superliga 1000001[lower-alpha 2]020
Total 1000001020
Career total 193113101002023611
  1. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. Appearance in Albanian Supercup

Honours
Flamurtari Vlorë[23]
Kukësi[23]

References
  1. "Polizoi Arbri" (in Albanian). FSHF.org. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  2. "Polizoi Arbri te Vllaznia" [Polizoi Arbri to Vllaznia] (in Albanian). Shekulli.com.al. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. "Arbri: Firmosa në një klub të madh" [Arbri: I signed with a big club] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  4. "Prezantohet Arbri: Krenar që vesh fanellën e Vllaznisë" [Arbri presented: Proud to wear Vllaznia jersey] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  5. Andi Deçka (9 September 2015). "Skënderbeu regjistron suksesin e dytë, mposht Vllazninë" [Skënderbeu records the second success, defeats Vllaznia] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. Denis Bajraktari (30 September 2015). "Kupa e Shqipërisë / Vllaznia rikthehet tek fitorja, mposht Pogradecin dhe kualifikohet" [Albanian Cup / Vllaznia returns to victory, defeats Pogradeci and qualifies] (in Albanian). Shkodra Press. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  7. "Vllaznia Shkodër vs. Tirana 1 – 1". Soccerway. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  8. Alfred Lleshi (25 October 2015). "Polizoi Arbri: Te Vllaznia erdha prej tifozëve të saj" [Polizoi Arbri: I came to Vllaznia due to its fans] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  9. Erald Kodheli (16 March 2016). "Tronditet Vllaznia, Polizoi Arbri mbyll sezonin" [Vllaznia shocked, Polizoi Arbri ends the season] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  10. "Polizoi Arbri, operacion dhe rinovim me Vllazninë" [Polizoi Arbri, surgery and renewal with Vllaznia] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  11. Alfred Lleshi (15 April 2016). "Operohet Arbri, rikthehet pas tre muajsh në fushën e blertë" [Arbri is operated, we'll be back to the pitch after three months] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  12. "Zbulohen shifrat e kontratës së Polizoi Arbrit te Kukësi" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  13. Rinald Bregasi (24 August 2016). "Kukësi fiton Superkupën e Shqipërisë" [Kukësi wins Albanian Supercup] (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  14. "Vllaznia Shkodër vs. Kukësi 0 – 0". Soccerway. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  15. "Zbulohen shifrat e kontratës së Polizoi Arbrit te Kukësi" [The figures of Polizo Arbri's contract at Kukësi are revealed] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  16. "Polizoi Arbri i pafat, do të qëndrojë 5 muaj jashtë" [Polizoi Arbri unlucky, he'll stay out for 5 months] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  17. "Dëmtimi në gju, Arbri drejt largimit nga Kukësi" [Leg inquiry, Arbri towards departure from Kukësi] (in Albanian). ACB 24 Albania. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  18. "Arbri mbyll karrierën 28 vjeç: Ditë e zezë, fati deshi kështu!" [Arbri ends the career at 28 years old: Black day, luck wanted this way!] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  19. "Bushati puts U-21s to the test". Albania Sport. April 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  20. "Albania U21 destroy Macedonia". Albania Sport. 19 November 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  21. "Football : G. Arbëri". Football Database. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  22. Eva Marku (20 February 2016). "Elsuida rrefen dy dashurite e Polizoi Arbrit" [Elsuida confesses the two loves of Polizoi Arbri] (in Albanian). Shqipëria.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  23. "Albania - P. Arbri - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  24. "Football : P. Arbëri". Football Database. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  25. "Profile and stats". Scoresway. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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