Ndriçim Shtubina (born 18 March 1987) is an Albanian professional football coach and a former left midfielder.[1][2] He is an assistant manager with Vllaznia Shkodër.

Ndriçim Shtubina
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-03-18) 18 March 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left midfielder
Team information
Current team
Vllaznia Shkodër (assistant coach)
Youth career
2000–2006 Vllaznia Shkodër
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2011 Vllaznia Shkodër 90 (14)
2006–2007Ada Velipoje (loan) 1 (1)
2008–2009Skënderbeu (loan) 14 (3)
2011–2012 Flamurtari 20 (1)
2012–2017 Vllaznia Shkodër 148 (24)
2017 Kukësi 10 (0)
2018–2019 Laçi 52 (12)
2019−2020 Vllaznia Shkodër 33 (2)
2020−2022 Egnatia 48 (11)
Managerial career
2022–2023 Egnatia (sporting director)
2023– Vllaznia Shkodër (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Vllaznia

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He started his youth career at Vllaznia. He will be long remembered for his European goal scored on 9 July 2009 against Irish side Sligo Rovers, in the match valid for 2009–10 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, where Shtubina played as a starter and scored the match opening goal in the 42nd minute, an equalizing goal in the 84th minute of the second half and finished the game in the 1–1 draw.[3]

In June 2012, Shtubina signed with Vllaznia, returning to Shkodër after a one-year absence.[4] He came from Flamurtari along with his teammate Halim Begaj.[5] During an interview, Shtubina said that he returned to Vllaznia with the goal of winning the championship, however, Vllaznia finished in 6th place, failing to secure a spot in European competitions next season.

2012–13 season

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Shtubina started 2012–13 season by appearing as a second-half substitute in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu, which finished in a 1–3 home loss.[6] In November 2012, he suffered a knee injury that kept him sidelined until January 2013.[7] He returned to the football field on 8 February by appearing as a substitute in the last moments of the 1–0 away win against Skënderbeu, replacing the goalscorer Arsen Hajdari.[8]

On 4 May, Shtubina scored his first goal of the season during the 3–1 league loss to his former club Flamurtari, which was his only strike of the season.[9] During the 2012–13 season, Shtubina played 17 out of 26 league matches, in addition 3 cup matches, as Vllaznia was eliminated in the second round to Shkumbini.[10] The team finished the championship in a disappointing sixth place, remaining out of European competitions once again. Following the end of the season, due to negative results, Shtubina said that there is a possibility for him to leave the club.[11]

2013–14 season

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Shtubina started his seventh season as a Vllaznia player by playing full-90 minutes in a 0–1 home loss to Flamurtari in the team's first league match of 2013–14 season.[12] On 18 September, he opened his scoring account by netting the opener of a 2–0 win against Tirana in the Albanian derby.[13] He scored his second league goal in the matchday 8 against Kastrioti on 20 October, leading the team into a 2–1 home success.[14] A week later, he scored the winner against the newly promoted side Partizani for another three important points.[15]

Shtubina started 2014 by scoring a last-minute equalizer against Teuta, earning his side a point at home.[16] He continued with his solid appearances by netting the second of a 2–0 away win against Laçi on 23 March; the goal came after a solo run.[17] Seven days later, he scored the lone goal of the 1–0 home win against Skënderbeu, which was his sixth of the season, equaling his personal best set in 2010–11 season.[18] A minute after scoring, he received a yellow card meaning that he would miss the next league match against Lushnja.[19] Shtubina returned in action on 19 April and set his mark by scoring the third goal of the 4–2 away win over Kastrioti, setting a new personal best.[20] It was the third match in a row that he score a goal. Shtubina ended the season with 7 goals and 30 appearances throughout the season, with Vllaznia managing to stay in Kategoria Superiore for another season.

2014–15 season

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During summer transfer window, many rumors circulating for a possible departure of Shtubina from the club, as Partizani and Teuta were set to acquire his services.[21][22] However, he agreed a contract extension with the club in July 2014,[23] and was named club captain for 2014–15 season.[24]

He played his first match of the season in team's opening league match 2014–15 season against Kukësi, featuring in the entire match.[25] Shtubina scored his first goal of the season on 11 September 2014 from a direct corner-kick in a 1–1 draw against Tirana in the Albanian derby which was infamously marred by crowd trouble which saw 13 people arrested and both clubs' fans receiving lengthy stadium bans.[26][27][28] Following that, on 20 September 2014, he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Apolonia, taking his tally up to three league goals.[29] In the post-match interview, Shtubina dedicated his goals to the club's fans.[30]

2015–16 season

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Shtbuina opened the season by playing full-90 minutes in team's opening league match against Skënderbeu on 9 September 2015 which finished in a 1–0 defeat.[31] He scored his first goal of the season on 17 October in Vllaznia Shkodër's 3–0 defeat of Tërbuni, netting in the first minute of the match.[32] On 23 December, in the last match of 2015, Shtubina scored in the second minute of the match against fellow relegation strugglers Bylis in an eventual 3–2 home win.[33]

With the arrival of the new coach Armando Cungu, Shtubina kept his place in the starting lineup, playing five matches between January and February.[34] On 13 March, he scored the second in a 3–1 win over rivals Tirana at Reshit Rusi Stadium.[35] On 30 April, in the 3–2 away defeat to Laçi in the matchday 32,[36] Shtubina made his 200th appearance for Vllaznia.[37] On 8 May, he scored his sixth league goal of the season in the 2–0 home win against Tërbuni, giving his team three crucial points in their bid to escape relegation.[38]

Shtubina ended his ninth season as a Vllaznia player by playing 36 matches in all competitions, including 33 in league, as the team managed to secure a spot in Kategoria Superiore for the next season.[39] He also scored six league goals, being the team top goalscorer along with Eraldo Çinari.[40]

2016–17 season

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On 10 June 2016, Shtubina signed a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him at the club until June 2018.[41] After refusing to train for days,[42] on 24 July 2017, Shtubina announced via a Facebook status that he was a free agent, after failing to find a way with the club for the new contract.[43]

Kukësi

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On 29 July 2017, Shtubina agreed personal terms and completed a transfer to fellow top flight side Kukësi for the 2017–18 season.[44] He was presented to media the same day and was given squad number 10, last worn by Jean Carioca, stating: "I'm thankful to Kukësi directors for believing in me."[44] He made his competitive debut on 6 September by starting in the 2017 Albanian Supercup match against Tirana which was lost 0–1.[45] His league debut occurred three days later, playing 76 minutes in the opening matchday of championship against newbie Kamza as Kukësi won 1–0 at home.[46] Shtubina however lost his place in lineup very soon and finished first phase of championship with only 192 minutes from 6 matches, only one as starter.[47] He opened his scoring account on 13 December by netting in the 5–1 home win over Erzeni in the second leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup second round.[48] Ten days later, he announced his departure from the club only one day following the loss to Lufëtari.[49]

Laçi

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On 30 December 2017, Shtubina joined Laçi as a free agent, signing a contract until the end of the season.[50] Aged 30, Shtubina was the second oldest member of the team, with the oldest being captain Taulant Sefgjinaj at 31.[51] He was given squad number 18, and made his debut by starting in the 3–1 away loss at Kazma, playing for 61 minutes before making place for Arbri Beqaj.[52] His first score-sheet contributions came later in his sixth appearance for the club, netting his team's first goal in an eventual 2–2 draw against Luftëtari at home.[53]

Career statistics

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As of 18 February 2018[34]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vllaznia 2006–07 Kategoria Superiore 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ada 2007–08 Kategoria e Parë ? ? 1 1 1+ 1+
Skënderbeu 2007–08 Kategoria Superiore 14 3 0 0 14 3
Vllaznia 2008–09 Kategoria Superiore 29 3 8 2 37 5
2009–10 32 5 6 2 2[a] 1 40 8
2010–11 28 6 3 2 31 8
2011–12 2[a] 0 2 0
Total 89 14 17 6 4 1 110 21
Flamurtari 2011–12 Kategoria Superiore 20 1 11 0 31 1
Vllaznia 2012–13 Kategoria Superiore 17 1 3 0 20 1
2013–14 30 7 2 0 32 7
2014–15 34 4 2 0 36 4
2015–16 33 6 3 0 36 6
2016–17 34 6 3 1 37 7
Total 148 24 13 1 161 25
Kukësi 2017–18 Kategoria Superiore 10 0 3 1 1[b] 0 13 1
Laçi 2017–18 Kategoria Superiore 4 1 2 0 6 1
Career total 285 43 47 10 4 1 1 0 336 54
  1. ^ a b All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance in Albanian Supercup

References

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  1. ^ FSHF Ndriçim Shtubina at the Albanian Football Association (in Albanian and English)
  2. ^ Vllaznia profile
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  4. ^ Admir Uruçi (19 June 2012). "Vllaznia, ankthi vjen nga sulmi. Begaj dhe Shtubina janë pranë firmës kuqeblu" [Vllaznia, the distress comes from the attack. Begaj and Shtubina are near signing with red&blue] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Begaj-Shtubina, pak për kuqeblutë" [Begaj-Shtubina, for a little red&blue] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
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  13. ^ Admir Uruçi (19 September 2013). "Gerc nxjerr blof Tiranën, Vllaznia feston. Dede: Ekipi ishte si avion pa pilot në fushë" [Gerc fails Tirana, Vllaznia celebrates. Dede: The team was like an airplane without a pilot in the field] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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  15. ^ Ilir Cara (27 October 2013). "Fiton një Vllazni cinike, tronditet Partizani. Skandal me ndriçimin e stadiumit kombëtar" [A cynical Vllaznia win, Partizani in shock. Scandal with lighting of national stadium] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  16. ^ Admir Uruçi (9 February 2014). "Spektakël në Shkodër, Shtubina ndal Teutën. Agim Canaj akuzon: Besa fitoi çuditshëm…" [Show in Shkodër, Shtubina stops Teuta. Agim Canaj accuses: Besa won bizarrely] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
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  20. ^ Murat Aruçi (20 April 2014). "Poker golash, Vllaznia "pushton" Krujën. "Deda": S'kemi shpëtuar, derbi me Tiranën" [Poker of goals, Vllaznia "conquers" Kruja. "Deda": We have not survived yet, derby with Tirana] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  21. ^ "Të kuqtë e Partizanit piketojnë afrimin e Shtubinës" [The reds of Partizani picketing the approach of Shtubina] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  22. ^ Admir Uruçi (26 June 2014). "Shtubina pranë Teutës: Kontrata në Shkodër më mban peng, por unë dua të largohem" [Shtubina near Teuta: The contract on Shkodër keeps me hock, but I want to leave] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  23. ^ "Shtubina, akord për rinovimin" [Shtubina, agreement for the renewal] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
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  27. ^ "Dhunë në Vllaznia-Tirana, 4 policë e 6 tifozë të plagosur, goditet në kokë Refik Halili" [Violence in Vllaznia-Tirana, 4 cops and 6 fans wounded, Refik Halili is hit in the head] (in Albanian). Gazeta Shqip. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  28. ^ "Vllaznia-Tirana, ndeshja përfundon në dhunë, goditet edhe presidenti Refik Halili" [Vllaznia-Tirana, the match ends on violence, even the president Refik Halili is hit] (in Albanian). Ora News. 11 September 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  29. ^ Admir Uruçi (21 September 2014). "Dopio Shtubina, Vllaznia likuidon Apoloninë. Shtubina: Golat, për tifozët që na munguan" [Shtunina double, Vllaznia liquidate Apolonia. Shtubina: The goals, for the fans that we missed] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  30. ^ "Shtubina ka një dedikim: Golat, për tifozët që na munguan!" [Shtubina has a dedication: The goals, for the fans that we missed!] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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  36. ^ "Laçi vs. Vllaznia Shkodër 3 – 2". Soccerway. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
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  38. ^ Ergis Tafalla (8 May 2016). "Vllaznia arrin mesin e artë, Laçi prek fundin dhe rrezikon matematikisht rënien" [Vllaznia reaches the gold middle, Laçi touches the bottom and risks the mathematical relegation] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
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  41. ^ Gaspër Marku (10 June 2016). "Shtubina i qëndron besnik Vllaznisë" [Shtubina stays loyal to Vllaznia] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  42. ^ Admir Uruçi (20 July 2017). "Plas te Vllaznia, kapiteni Shtubina nuk del në stërvitje" [Crack at Vllaznia, captain Shtubina don't go out on training] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  43. ^ "Vazhdon eksodi te Vllaznia, ikën edhe kapiteni Shtubina: Shpresoj të blejnë Mesin në vendin tim" [The exod at Vllaznia continues, the captain Shtubina leaves: I hope they buy Messi in my place] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  44. ^ a b "Shtubina bëhet afrimi i parë i epokës Milinkoviç: U lodha së luftuari për mbijetesë" [Shtubina is the first approach of Milinković era: I'm tired of fighting for survival] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  45. ^ "Hoxhallari mposht Kukësin, Tirana fiton Superkupën" [Hoxhallari beats Kukësi, Tirana wins the Supercup] (in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  46. ^ "Kukësi mposht Kamzën falë një penalltie, Bakaj debuton me gol (VIDEO)" [Kukësi defeats Kamza thanks to a penalty, Bakaj debutes with goal (VIDEO)] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  47. ^ "Kampionët/ 17 lojtarë të aktivizuar, Shtubina më 'i persekutuari'" [The champions/ 17 players activated, Shtubina the more 'persecuted'] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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  50. ^ "Shtubina e mbyll vitin me ekip të ri, firmos për Laçin" [Shtubina ends the year with a new team, signs for Laçi] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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