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'''Etrit Berisha''' |
'''Etrit Berisha''' (born 10 March 1989 in [[Pristina]]) is a [[Albanians in Kosovo|Kosovar-Albanian]] [[Soccer|footballer]] who plays for [[S.S. Lazio]] in the Italian Serie A and the [[Albania national football team|Albanian national team]]. Etrit is a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] known for his athleticism and for his penalty taking ability. |
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==Club career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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Berisha began his career as a child at local side [[KF 2 Korriku]], where he played as a youth. He left 2 Korriku in January 2008 to join Swedish side [[Kalmar FF]]. Following his arrival in Sweden he was placed into the Kalmar Under-19 team as he was too young and inexperienced for first team football. |
Berisha began his career as a child at local side [[KF 2 Korriku]], where he played as a youth. He left 2 Korriku in January 2008 to join Swedish side [[Kalmar FF]]. Following his arrival in Sweden he was placed into the Kalmar Under-19 team as he was too young and inexperienced for first team football. |
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==Kalmar== |
===Kalmar=== |
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Berisha debuted for Kalmar on the 28th of April, 2010 against [[Örebro SK]] and won 4:1. After making fourteen appearances in his debuting season, he became Kalmar's starting goalkeeper. Berisha scored his first goal for Kalmar against [[Cliftonville F.C.]] in the Europa League qualification rounds and scored his first goal in the [[Allsvenskan]] against champions [[Helsingborgs IF]], scoring from the penalty spot in the 38th minute in 2012. But the game resulted in Berisha's worst ever result, with the final score at 7–2.<ref>[http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1679370.html Elfsborg move clear, Goteburg strike late]</ref> Berisha became a penalty taker at Kalmar and would score all of his goals from the penalty spot. |
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Berisha played his last game for Kalmar against [[Halmstads BK]] and scored from a penalty.<ref name = "SR">{{cite news | url = http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=86&artikel=5633239 | title = Pojkdrömmen blev sann – Etrit Berisha klar för Lazio | publisher = Sveriges Radio | language = Swedish | date = 2 September 2013 | accessdate = 2 September 2013 }}</ref> |
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In 2 september 2013 Etrit Berisha is officially Lazio's player in the last days of summer transfers window.....Shqiperia ne boteror 2014 Une Besoj |
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During his time at Kalmar, Club Manager Svante Samuelsson stated that Etrit had developed into a very good goalkeeper during his time at Kalmar, and had worked very determinedly along with the skilled goalkeeper trainer Donald Arvidsson.<ref name = "SR"/> Berisha was liked by the fans, especially in the 2013 season as he was the main factor in keeping the club at fifth place with a chance for winning the league.<ref name = "EK">{{cite news | url = http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=86&artikel=5633212 | title = Berisha Kalmar FFs hjälte i dubbel bemärkelse | publisher = Sveriges Radio | language = Swedish | date = 2 September 2013 | accessdate = 2 September 2013 }}</ref> |
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On the 2nd of September, 2013, Etrit Berisha officially signed for S.S. Lazio in the summer transfer period.<ref name = "SR"/><ref name = "IM">{{cite news | url = http://www.ilmessaggero.it/sport/sslazio/lazio_berisha_bizzarri_portiere/notizie/321072.shtml | title = Lazio, preso il portiere Etrit Berisha Bizzarri verso la cessione | publisher = Il Messaggero | language = Italian | date = 2 September 2013 | accessdate = 2 September 2013 }}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Etrit Berisha | ||
| Date of birth | 10 March 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Pristina, Kosovo | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kalmar FF | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | KF 2 Korriku | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2013 | Kalmar FF | 90 | (3) |
| 2013– | S.S. Lazio | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012– | Albania | 8 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:23, 14 August 2012 | |||
Etrit Berisha (born 10 March 1989 in Pristina) is a Kosovar-Albanian footballer who plays for S.S. Lazio in the Italian Serie A and the Albanian national team. Etrit is a goalkeeper known for his athleticism and for his penalty taking ability.
Club career
Early career
Berisha began his career as a child at local side KF 2 Korriku, where he played as a youth. He left 2 Korriku in January 2008 to join Swedish side Kalmar FF. Following his arrival in Sweden he was placed into the Kalmar Under-19 team as he was too young and inexperienced for first team football.
Kalmar
Berisha debuted for Kalmar on the 28th of April, 2010 against Örebro SK and won 4:1. After making fourteen appearances in his debuting season, he became Kalmar's starting goalkeeper. Berisha scored his first goal for Kalmar against Cliftonville F.C. in the Europa League qualification rounds and scored his first goal in the Allsvenskan against champions Helsingborgs IF, scoring from the penalty spot in the 38th minute in 2012. But the game resulted in Berisha's worst ever result, with the final score at 7–2.[1] Berisha became a penalty taker at Kalmar and would score all of his goals from the penalty spot.
Berisha played his last game for Kalmar against Halmstads BK and scored from a penalty.[2]
During his time at Kalmar, Club Manager Svante Samuelsson stated that Etrit had developed into a very good goalkeeper during his time at Kalmar, and had worked very determinedly along with the skilled goalkeeper trainer Donald Arvidsson.[2] Berisha was liked by the fans, especially in the 2013 season as he was the main factor in keeping the club at fifth place with a chance for winning the league.[3]
Lazio
On the 2nd of September, 2013, Etrit Berisha officially signed for S.S. Lazio in the summer transfer period.[2][4]
International career
He received his first senior international call up by Gianni De Biasi for friendlies against Qatar and Iran in May 2012.[5] He was an unused substitute in Albania's 2–1 win over Qatar on 22 May. He the made his debut 5 days later against Iran at the İnönü Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey, playing the full 90 minutes and keeping a clean sheet in the 1–0 win.[6]
He then became a regular member of the Albanian national team.
External links
References
- ^ Elfsborg move clear, Goteburg strike late
- ^ a b c "Pojkdrömmen blev sann – Etrit Berisha klar för Lazio" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ^ "Berisha Kalmar FFs hjälte i dubbel bemärkelse" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ^ "Lazio, preso il portiere Etrit Berisha Bizzarri verso la cessione" (in Italian). Il Messaggero. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ^ Albania name squad for Iran friendly
- ^ Albania 1–0 Iran
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