Sulejman Maliqati (1 August 1928 – 5 October 2022)[1] was an Albanian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, most notably for Partizani Tirana.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 August 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Kavajë, Albania | ||
| Date of death | 5 October 2022 (aged 94) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Besa | ||
| 1950–1964 | Partizani | ||
| International career | |||
| 1950–1963 | Albania | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editMaliqati played for hometown club Besa[3] before embarking on a successful career with Partizani, winning seven league titles with the club. The goalkeeper was known for never wearing gloves during a game.[4]
International career
editMaliqati made his debut for Albania in a September 1950 friendly match against Hungary and earned a total of five caps. His final international was a June 1963 European Championship qualification match against Denmark.[5]
Personal life
editHis son, the late Agim Maliqati was also a goalkeeper for Vllaznia and Lokomotiva Durrës.[2] Agim died on 1 May 2012, aged 51.[6]
Honours
editPartizani
References
edit- ^ Albanian Ex-Goalkeeper Passes Away at 94
- ^ a b Sulejman Maliqati,“macja e zezë“ e futbollit shqiptar - Zemra Shqiptarë (in Albanian)
- ^ Sulejman Maliqati, legjenda e portës shqiptare që nuk luajti kurrë me doreza: Përse gjermanët më quajtën “macja e zezë” - Durrës Lajm (in Albanian)
- ^ Sulejman Maliqati, “macja e zezë” e portës shqiptare - Durrës Lajm (in Albanian)
- ^ "Sulejman Maliqati".
- ^ Pranvera e fundit e Agim Maliqatit - Durrës Lajm (in Albanian)
- ^ "Albania - Championship Winning Teams".
External links
edit- Sulejman Maliqati at National-Football-Teams.com
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