Mentor Xhemajl Mazrekaj (born 8 February 1989) is a Kosovan-Albanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Albanian club Besa Kavajë.[1]

Mentor Mazrekaj
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-02-08) 8 February 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
KF Besa Kavajë
Number 10
Youth career
2004–2008 FC Prishtina
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2013 FC Prishtina 108 (17)
2013FK Partizani Tirana (loan) 14 (0)
2013–2017 FK Partizani Tirana 79 (12)
2017–2018 FC Prishtina 9 (1)
2018–2019 KF Ferizaj 4 (1)
2019 Fortuna Oslo 0 (0)
2019 KF 2 Korriku 9 (2)
2019 KF Llapi 3 (0)
2020–2023 KF Laçi 97 (12)
2023–2024 FC Struga 26 (2)
2024– KF Besa Kavajë 12 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2024

Club career

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Prishtina

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Loan at Partizani

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On 31 July 2013, Mazrekaj was loaned for six months to Kategoria Superiore side Partizani, with an option to extend the deal for a further year.[2][3] One month later, he made his debut in a 0–2 away win against Kastrioti after being named in the starting line-up.[4]

Return to Partizani

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On 13 December 2013, Mazrekaj become a permanent player of Partizani after agreeing to a three-year deal.[5] Two days later, he played the first game as permanent player against Besa after being named in the starting line-up.[6]

Return to Prishtina

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On 25 July 2017, Mazrekaj returned to Football Superleague of Kosovo club Prishtina,[7] and received squad number 10.[8] On 20 August 2017, he made his debut in a 0–1 home defeat against Drita after being named in the starting line-up.[9]

Ferizaj

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On 6 September 2018, Mazrekaj joined Football Superleague of Kosovo side Ferizaj.[10] Nine days later, he made his debut in a 0–0 away draw over his former club Prishtina after coming on as a substitute.[11]

Fortuna Oslo and 2 Korriku

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In January 2019, Mazrekaj signed with Norwegian club Fortuna Oslo, but he resigned again at the end of the month.[12] He then signed on 20 February with First Football League of Kosovo club 2 Korriku for the remainder of the season.[13] On 2 March 2019, Mazrekaj made his debut in a league match against Arbëria after being named in the starting line-up and scored his side's first goal during a 3–0 home win.[14]

Llapi

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On 12 August 2019, Mazrekaj signed a two-year contract with Football Superleague of Kosovo club Llapi.[15] Nineteen days later, he made his debut in a 0–0 home draw against Ballkani after coming on as a substitute at 75th minute in place of Mergim Pefqeli.[16]

Laçi

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On 19 August 2020, Mazrekaj joined Kategoria Superiore side Laçi.[17] Nine days later, he made his debut with Laçi in the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round match against the Azerbaijani side Keşla after coming on as a substitute at 120th minute in place of Teco.[18]

Besa

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On 5 June 2024, Mazrekaj officially joined Besa in the Kategoria e Parë, returning to Albania after one year.[19] He made his debut in season opener, a 2–0 home win against Valbona.[20] In the next game, Mazrekaj scored directly from a corner kick to give his team all three points in the away match against Korabi.[21][22] On 16 September, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Kastrioti.[23][24][25]

References

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  1. ^ Mentor Mazrekaj at Soccerway  
  2. ^ Armand Halili (31 July 2013). "Zyrtare, Mazrekaj çlirohet nga Prishtina dhe huazohet për gjashtë muaj tek Partizani" [Official, Mazrekaj is liberated from Prishtina and loaned to Partizan for six months] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport.
  3. ^ "Edhe Mazrekaj te Partizani" [Even Mazrekaj to Partizani]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 31 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Kastrioti Krujë vs. Partizani Tirana 0–2". Soccerway. 31 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Nënshkruan Mazrekaj, edhe 3 vite me Partizanin" [Mazrekaj signs, another 3 years with Partizani] (in Albanian). TV Klan. 13 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Partizani Tirana vs. Besa Kavajë 3–1". Soccerway. 15 December 2013.
  7. ^ "Mentor Mazrekaj rikthehet në shtëpi" [Mentor Mazrekaj returned in home] (in Albanian). FC Prishtina. 25 July 2017.
  8. ^ "Momentalisht 24 futbollistë – përforcimet ende nuk janë mbyllur" [Currently 24 players – reinforcements are not closed yet] (in Albanian). FC Prishtina. 3 August 2017. 10. Mentor Mazrekaj
  9. ^ "Java I: Prishtina – Drita 0:1" [Week I: Prishtina – Drita 0:1] (in Albanian). FC Prishtina. 20 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Ferizaj përforcohet me Mentor Mazrekajn" [Ferizaj is reinforced with Mentor Mazrekaj] (in Albanian). Koha Ditore. 6 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Ferizaji nxjerr pikën e parë si mysafir" [Ferizaj draws the first point as guest]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 15 September 2018.
  12. ^ "Mazrekaj largohet nga klubi norvegjez, e vazhdon karrierën në Kosovë" [Mazrekaj leaves the Norwegian club, continues his career in Kosovo] (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 28 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Dështon transferimi në Norvegji, Mazrekaj gjen skuadër në kryeqytet" [Transfer to Norway fails, Mazrekaj finds a team in the capital city] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 19 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Mentor Mazrekaj sot debutoi me gol te kjo skuadër e Ligës së Parë" [Mentor Mazrekaj today debuted with a goal for this team of the First League]. Gazeta Sheshi (in Albanian). 2 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Zyrtare: Mentor Mazrekaj vishet bardhekaltër, për dy vite do jetë pjesë e Llapit" [Official: Mentor Mazrekaj wears white and blue, for two years he will be part of Llapi] (in Albanian). KF Llapi. 12 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Java III: Llapi – Ballkani 0–0" [Week III: Llapi – Ballkani 0–0] (in Albanian). KF Llapi. 31 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Zyrtare/Mazrekaj rikthehet në Superiore: Mundësi për të treguar vlerat!" [Official/Mazrekaj returns to Superiore: Opportunity to show values!] (in Albanian). ABC News Albania. 19 August 2020.
  18. ^ "LAÇI HEROIK/Sherri i dhuron kualifikimin pas 120 minutash (VIDEO)" [HEROIC LAÇI/Sherri donates the qualification after 120 minutes (VIDEO)] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 28 August 2020.
  19. ^ "FOTO/ Mirel Josa zyrtarizohet te Besa, edhe Mazrekaj e Goxhaj në prezantim" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Valbona vs. Besa 0 – 2". Soccerway. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  21. ^ "VIDEO/ Kryevepër e Mazrekajt nga këndorja dhe karton i kuq, Besa mposht Korabin e merr fitoren e dytë radhazi" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Realizoi eurogol nga goditja e këndit, Mazrekaj zbulon sekretin: Kam bërë nja 5-6 të tillë, portieri ishte pak i vogël në trup dhe…" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  23. ^ "Besa marshon drejt elitës, likuidon edhe Kastriotin. Josa: Goli i parë na ndihmoi. Bubeqi: Gjyqtari ndikoi te disavantazhi" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  24. ^ ""Kjo tripleta e parë në karrierë", Mentor Mazrekaj: Ja dedikoj… vjehrrit" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  25. ^ "Me Besën shënoi tripletën e parë në karrierë, Mazrekaj merr topin e firmosur nga shokët: Kujtim i paharrueshëm" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
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