Rustem Hoxha

Rustem Hoxha (born 29 July 1991 in Durrës) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Albanian club KF Teuta Durrës.

Rustem Hoxha
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-07-21) 21 July 1991
Place of birth Durrës, Albania
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Teuta Durrës
Number 5
Youth career
2002–2010 Teuta Durrës
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2017 Teuta Durrës 135 (4)
2012–2013 → Luftëtari (loan) 6 (1)
2017–2018 Kukësi 35 (2)
2018–2019 Luftëtari 24 (0)
2019– Teuta Durrës 0 (0)
National team
2009–2011 Albania U19 4 (1)
2011–2013 Albania U21 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:18, 5 August 2019 (UTC)

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 tempolarly 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 October 2017[11][12][13]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Teuta Durrës 2009–10 Albanian Superliga 2000—20
2010–11 12000—120
2011–12 8020—100
2012–13 50211[lower-alpha 1]081
2013–14 181611[lower-alpha 1]0252
2014–15 29020—310
2015–16 34330—373
2016–17 270502[lower-alpha 1]0340
Total 1354203401597
Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan) 2012–13 Albanian Superliga 6100—61
Kukësi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 3527[lower-alpha 2]000110
2018–19 00001[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 3527010432
Luftëtari Gjirokastër 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 0010—10
Career total 17672835020910
  1. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  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.
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