Enco Malindi (born 15 January 1988)[1] is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enco Malindi | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Tiranë, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2006 | Partizani Tirana | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Partizani | 28 | (9) |
| 2007–2008 | Slavia Sofia | 10 | (2) |
| 2008–2009 | Spartak Varna | 19 | (0) |
| 2009 | Tirana | 6 | (0) |
| 2010 | Skënderbeu | 13 | (2) |
| 2010 | Tirana | 4 | (1) |
| 2011 | Akademik Sofia | 10 | (1) |
| 2011 | Locarno | 11 | (1) |
| 2012 | Kamza | 10 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Kukësi | 23 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Kastrioti | 22 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Elbasani | 23 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Tërbuni | 10 | (2) |
| 2016 | Laçi | 16 | (0) |
| 2017 | Kamza | 12 | (3) |
| 2017–2018 | Kastrioti | 21 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Albania U-17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2006 | Albania U-19 | 3 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Albania U-21 | 12 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2018 | |||
Early life
editMalindi is not a common surname among Albanian people, though it's more common among black Africans.[2] Enco Malindi was being born to a foreign mother (presumably Italian or Bulgarian) and Albanian father.
Club career
editEarly career
editMalindi started his career in his home town of Tirana with local team Partizani Tirana. After playing well in Albania he was spotted by the Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia. Malindi completed his dream move to Slavia Sofia in early 2008 for a total fee of €80,000.
Slavia Sofia
editHe joined Slavia Sofia in March 2008[3] and made his official debut for the club in a match against Chernomorets Burgas on 30 March 2008, playing 60 minutes, with the match finishing 1–1. During his spell at the club, Malindi wore the number 99 shirt.
Spartak Varna
editOn 29 July 2008 Malindi signed with PFC Spartak Varna for a fee €50,000. He made his unofficial debut for the falcons one day later in a match against Chernomorets Balchik by playing 45 minutes and scoring one goal. The result of the match was 2–0. During the 2008–09 season, he appeared in 20 matches.
Kukësi
editOn 6 July 2012, Malindi joined Kukësi on a free transfer for the upcoming 2012–13 season, the club's first ever Albanian Superliga season, signing a one-year contract.[4]
Kastrioti Krujë
editOn 2 September 2013, Malindi signed a one-year contract with Kastrioti Krujë, his sixth Albanian club.[5] The team struggled for results and was relegated back to Albanian First Division at the end of the season, which led Malindi to terminate his contract by mutual consensus.[6]
Elbasani
editAt the end of the season, Elbasani was relegated back to Albanian First Division which led Malindi to terminate his cooperating with the club on 29 May 2015.[7]
Tërbuni Pukë
editOn 22 July 2015, Malindi signed a contract with the newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë in its first ever Albanian Superliga season.[8] He made his debut on 23 August in team's opening league match of the season against Tirana, scoring the club's first ever Albanian Superliga goal in an eventual 2–1 home defeat.[9]
Laçi
editOn 4 January 2016, Malindi agreed personal terms and signed a contract until the end of 2015–16 season with Laçi, taking the squad number 17.[10] He was called up to the team for the first time on 23 January for the first leg of quarter-final of 2015–16 Albanian Cup against Partizani Tirana, where he was an unused substitute in a 2–0 home win.[11] Malindi made his competitive debut seven days later versus the same opponent at Qemal Stafa Stadium, playing 85 minutes before was sent-off.[12] He left the club in December 2016 after terminating the contract by mutual consent.[13]
Return to Kamza
editOn 7 January 2017, Malidi agreed personal terms and returned to Kamza, this time in Albanian First Division.[14]
Return to Kastrioti Krujë
editOn 26 July 2017, Kastrioti announced that they have acquired the services of 6 players, including Malindi, for the 2017–18 season.[15]
International career
editMalindi represented Albania at youth levels, playing for the under-17, -19 and -21.
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Partizani Tirana | 2005–06 | Albanian Superliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 2 | |||
| 2007–08 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 18 | 1 | |||
| Total | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 29 | 3 | |||
| Slavia Sofia | 2007–08 | First League | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 2 | |
| Spartak Varna | 2008–09 | First League | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |
| Tirana | 2009–10 | Albanian Superliga | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4[a] | 0 | 11 | 3 | ||
| Total | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
| Skënderbeu Korçë (loan) | 2009–10 | Albanian Superliga | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | |
| Akademik Sofia | 2010–11 | First League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Locarno | 2011–12 | Swiss Challenge League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Kamza | 2011–12 | Albanian Superliga | 11[b] | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| Kukësi | 2012–13 | Albanian Superliga | 23 | 2 | 7 | 0 | — | 30 | 2 | |
| 2013–14 | — | — | 7[a] | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 23 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 2 | ||
| Kastrioti Krujë | 2013–14 | Albanian Superliga | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 25 | 5 | |
| Elbasani | 2014–15 | Albanian Superliga | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | |
| Tërbuni Pukë | 2015–16 | Albanian Superliga | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 2 | |
| Laçi | 2015–16 | Albanian Superliga | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | |||
| Total | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 19 | 1 | |||
| Kamza | 2016–17 | Albanian First Division | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 3 | |
| Kastrioti Krujë | 2017–18 | Albanian First Division | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | |
| Career total | 230 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 276 | 27 | ||
- ^ a b All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Including one appearance in Albanian Superliga relegation play-off
References
edit- ^ "Profili – Enco Malindi" (in Albanian). F.K. Partizani. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ Origin of Malindi surname
- ^ "Славия" уреди албанеца Малинди" (in Bulgarian). 7sport.net. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ Januz Hallaçi (7 July 2012). "Kukësi nuk ndalet, firmos edhe Enzo Malindi" [Kukësi doesn't stop, Enco Malindi signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ Murat Aruçi (3 September 2013). "Malindi te Kastrioti: Zemrën e kam te Kukësi" [Malindi at Kastrioti: My heart is at Kukësi] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ Murat Aruçi (6 June 2014). "Vazhdon eksodi, Malindi shpall divorcin me Kastriotin" [The exodus continues, Malindi announces divorce with Kastrioti] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ Mariglen Miraka (29 May 2015). "Malindi dhe Lamçja lënë Elbasanin për Superligën" [Malini and Lamçja leaves Elbasani for Superliga] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ Ditmir Pema (23 July 2015). "Zyrtarizohen Peqini e Malindi, në bisedime edhe me Dibrën" [Peqini and Malindi formalizes, in talks also with Dibra] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Tirana i prish festën Tërbunit, bardheblutë fitojnë me përmbysje" [Tirana ruins Tërbuni's celebration, white&blues wins with comeback] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ Sotir Kora (4 February 2016). "Laci, Nica kryen stërvitjen e parë, vjen Enco Malindi" [Laçi performs the first training, Enco Malindi arrives] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Rinald Bregasi (23 January 2016). "K. Shqipërisë, Laçi e nis me fitore vitin e ri, mposht 2–0 Partizanin" (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Partizani Tirana vs. Laçi 2 – 0". Soccerway. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Enco Malindi, i larguari i radhës nga ekipi i Laçit" [Enco Malindi, the next departure from Laçi squad] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Kamza rikthen Malindin, largohet portieri Bytyçi" [Kamza returns Malindi, goalkeeper Bytyçi leaves] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Kastrioti zyrtarizon marrëveshjen me gjashtë lojtarë, surprizë afrimet nga Superliga" [Kastrioti formalizes the agreement with six players, surprise the approaches from Superliga] (in Albanian). Newsport.al. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Enco Malindi at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Enco Malindi". Football Database. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
External links
edit- Enco Malindi – UEFA competition record (archive)
- FSHF