Astrit Fazliu

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Astrit Fazliu

| fullname =

| image =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|28|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Ferizaj, SFR Yugoslavia

| height = {{height|meters=1.77}}

| position = Winger

| currentclub = Vjosa

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = Ferizaj

| years1 = 2006–2007 | caps1 = 20 | goals1 = 6 | clubs1 = Ferizaj

| years2 = 2007–2008 | caps2 = 22 | goals2 = 5 | clubs2 = Ulpiana

| years3 = 2008–2009 | caps3 = 28 | goals3 = 11 | clubs3 = Ferizaj

| years4 = 2009–2012 | caps4 = 21 | goals4 = 4 | clubs4 = Prishtina

| years5 = 2012–2013 | caps5 = 30 | goals5 = 27 | clubs5 = Ferizaj

| years6 = 2013–2014 | caps6 = 13 | goals6 = 2 | clubs6 = Shkëndija

| years7 = 2014–2016 | caps7 = 49 | goals7 = 6 | clubs7 = Partizani

| years8 = 2016–2017 | caps8 = 26 | goals8 = 1 | clubs8 = Flamurtari

| years9 = 2017–2018 | caps9 = 27 | goals9 = 4 | clubs9 = Drita

| years10= 2018–2019 | caps10= 45 | goals10= 6 | clubs10= Feronikeli

| years11= 2020–2022 | caps11= 78 | goals11= 15 | clubs11= Drita

| years12= 2022–2023 | caps12= 16 | goals12= 2 | clubs12= Ferizaj

| years13= 2023– | caps13= | goals13= | clubs13= Vjosa

| club-update = 20 April 2023

}}

Astrit Fazliu (born 18 October 1987) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Kosovan club Vjosa.

Club career

=Shkëndija=

In December 2013, Fazliu signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the Macedonian First League side Shkëndija, with an renew option.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/fazliu-firmos-per-shkendijen-partizani-me-gisht-ne-goje/|title=Fazliu firmos për Shkëndijën, Partizani "me gisht në gojë"|trans-title=Fazliu signs for Shkëndija, Partizani "surprised"|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=19 December 2013|accessdate=19 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722222023/http://sportekspres.com/fazliu-firmos-per-shkendijen-partizani-me-gisht-ne-goje/|archive-date=22 July 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://asport.al/shkendija-transferon-sulmuesin-astrit-fazliu/|title=Shkëndija transferon sulmuesin, Astrit Fazliu|trans-title=Shkëndija transfer the striker, Astrit Fazliu|publisher=ASport.al|language=Albanian|date=14 December 2013|accessdate=19 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514040533/http://asport.al/shkendija-transferon-sulmuesin-astrit-fazliu/|archive-date=14 May 2016|url-status=dead}} He was given squad number 7 for the second part of the 2013–14 season.{{cite news|url=http://borozani.com/artikulli/nga-ferizaji-te-shkendija|title=Astrit Fazliu nga Ferizaji kalon te Shkëndija|trans-title=Astrit Fazliu passes from Ferizaj to Shkëndija|publisher=Borozani.com|language=Albanian|date=14 December 2013|accessdate=19 July 2015}}

==2013–14 season==

He had to wait until March to make his debut in the elite of Macedonian football, playing 65 minutes in a 3–0 triumph against Makedonija.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/03/02/macedonia-fyr/first-league/kf-shkendija-79-tetovo/fk-treska-shishevo/1530973/|title=Shkëndija vs. Makedonija 3 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=2 March 2014|accessdate=19 July 2015}} Fazliu scored his first goal for Shkëndija in his fifth appearance for the club, netting the second in 91st minute to seal the 0–2 away success against Turnovo.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/03/02/macedonia-fyr/first-league/kf-shkendija-79-tetovo/fk-treska-shishevo/1530973/|title=Turnovo vs. Shkëndija 0 – 2|publisher=Soccerway|date=30 March 2014|accessdate=19 July 2015}} He scored his second goal of the season in Tetovo derby, netting the fifth of the 5–0 home win against Renova.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/05/04/macedonia-fyr/first-league/kf-shkendija-79-tetovo/renova/1662804/|title=Shkëndija vs. Renova 5 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=4 May 2014|accessdate=19 July 2015}} He ended his first six months with the club by scoring twice in 12 appearances, all in league, with the team securing a spot in first qualifying round of 2014–15 UEFA Europa League.

=Partizani Tirana=

On 19 August 2014, Fazliu completed a transfer to the second-most successful club in Albania, Partizani Tirana, signing a one-year deal with a salary $3,500 per month.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/godet-partizani-firmos-kosovari-fazliu-kompletohen-perfundimisht-edhe-sulmi-i-kuq/|title=Godet Partizani, firmos kosovari Fazliu. Kompletohen përfundimisht edhe sulmi|trans-title=Partizani strikes, the Kosovan Fazliu signs. The attack is definitely completed|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Leonard Karaj|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/duro-partizani-eshte-gati-skam-pengje-nga-merkato/|title=Duro: Partizani im është gati, s’kam pengje nga merkato|trans-title=Duro: My Partizani is ready, i don't have regrets from mercato|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Abdulla Dushku|date=20 August 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}} After the summer transfer window was closed, Partizani had committed 32 transfers, signing 14 players and releasing 18, a record in Albanian football.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/rekordi-i-partizanit-32-levizje-gjate-merkatos/|title=Rekordi i Partizanit, 32 lëvizje gjatë merkatos|trans-title=Partizani's record, 32 moves during mercato|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=21 August 2014|accessdate=20 September 2014}} During his presentation, Fazliu was allocated squad number 7 and dubbed his Partizani move as "the right choice".{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/prezanton-dy-blerjet-e-fundit-duro-tani-drejt-titulllit/|title=Duro kundër Osmanit: Qesharake të na gjykojnë lojtarët|trans-title=Duro against Osmani: Ridiculous to be judge by players|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Ilir Cara|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}}

==2014–15 season==

Fazliu made his club debut on 24 August in the first week of 2014–15 Albanian Superliga, appearing as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 away draw against Laçi.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/lufte-per-nje-pike-partizani-barazon-ne-lac-trajneri-duro-racic-bast-im-i-fituar/|title="Luftë" për një pikë, Partizani barazon në Laç. Trajneri Duro: Raçiç, "bast" im i fituar|trans-title="War" for a point, Partizani draws in Laç. Coach Duro: Račić, my winning "bet"|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Vladimir Prenga|date=25 August 2014|accessdate=20 September 2014}} He replaced the fellow debutant Emiljano Vila.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/08/24/albania/super-league/kf-laci/kf-partizani-tirana/1701417/|title=Laçi vs. Partizani Tirana 1 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=24 August 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}} Fazliu played for the first time in Qemal Stafa Stadium on 11 September during the league encounter against Skënderbeu Korçë, again as a substitute in an eventual 1–0 win, first league win of the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|url=http://sport.oranews.tv/ndalen-kampionet-e-skenderbeut-mposhten-1-0-nga-partizani/|title=Ndalen kampionët e Skënderbeut, mposhten 1-0 nga Partizani|trans-title=The champions Skënderbeu are stopped, defeated 1-0 by Partizani|publisher=OraNews.TV|language=Albanian|date=11 September 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}} Eight days later, only in his second match as a starter, Fazliu scored his first goal against Teuta Durrës, netting the second of the match in the 44th minute after an assist by Račić, who had scored four minutes earlier.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/09/19/albania/super-league/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-teuta-durres/1701459/|title=Partizani Tirana vs. Teuta Durrës 2 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=20 September 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/partizani-i-frikshem-deshton-teuta-e-likes-feston-trajneri-duro-ishim-superiore/|title=Partizani i frikshëm, dështon Teuta e Likës. Feston edhe trajneri Duro: Ishim superiorë|trans-title=A formidable Partizani, Lika's Teuta fails. Coach Duro celebrate: We were superior|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Ilir Cara|date=20 September 2014|accessdate=20 September 2014}}

One week later, Fazliu played in the famous Tirana derby against the rivals of Tirana, appearing in the last 11 minutes of the goalless draw at empty Qemal Stafa Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-dhe-partizani-paqe-ne-derbin-e-mekateve-bulku-sulmi-yne-u-furnizua-pak/|title=Tirana dhe Partizani, paqe në derbin e… "mëkateve". Bulku: Sulmi ynë u furnizua pak|trans-title=Tirana and Partizani, peace in the "sins" derby. Bulku: Our attack was less supplied|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Adela Merko|date=27 September 2014|accessdate=27 September 2014}} During the October, Fazliu was able to make his Albanian Cup debut in the first leg of the first round against Iliria Fushë-Krujë, playing full-90 minutes in a 3–0 away win;{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/01/albania/cup/ks-iliria-fushe-kruje/kf-partizani-tirana/1703463/|title=Iliria Fushë-Krujë vs. Partizani Tirana 0 – 3|publisher=Soccerway|date=1 October 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}} later, in the returning match, he scored the first goal in a 2–1 home win, helping the team to pass the round with the aggregate 5–1.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/22/albania/cup/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-iliria-fushe-kruje/1709147/|title=Partizani Tirana vs. Iliria Fushë-Krujë 2 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=22 October 2014|accessdate=18 July 2015}} Partizani finished the first part of the season with 18 points, tied with rivals of Tirana as a leader.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/mbyllet-faza-e-pare-e-superiores-bashkekryesojne-tirana-dhe-partizani-me-nga-18-pike/|title=Mbyllet faza e parë e Superiores, Tirana dhe Partizani kryesojnë me nga 18 pikë|trans-title=The first phrase ends, Tirana and Partizan lead with 18 points|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=26 October 2014|accessdate=30 October 2014}}

Fazliu started the second part of the season by playing 18 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Laçi on 25 January of the following year.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/22/albania/cup/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-iliria-fushe-kruje/1709147/|title=Laçi vs. Partizani Tirana 1 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=25 January 2015|accessdate=18 July 2015}} One month later, he scored his second goal of the season against Teuta Durrës, contributing in a 2–1 home win.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/partizani-fiton-ne-heshtjen-e-stadiumit/|title=Partizani fiton në heshtjen e stadiumit|trans-title=Partizan wins in the stadium's silence|date=23 February 2015|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|accessdate=18 July 2015}} In the next fixture against Flamurtari, while the match was still 1–1, Fazliu missed an opportunity with an empty goal; however Partizani managed to win 2–1.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/04/albania/super-league/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-flamurtari-vlore/1701655/|title=Partizani Tirana vs. Flamurtari Vlorë 2 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=4 March 2015|accessdate=19 July 2015}} On 4 May 2015, in the fourth and the last derby against Tirana, while Partizani was 1–0 down, Fazliu equalized in the 55th minute with a chip after the cross of Mazrekaj, helping the team to get a 2–2 draw and to end the season without losing a derby.{{cite news|url=http://illyriapress.com/partizani-barazon-ne-derbi-i-heq-titullin-tiranes-ia-jep-skenderbeut/|title=Partizani barazon në derbi, i heq titullin Tiranës, ia jep Skënderbeut!|trans-title=Partizani draws in derby, takes away the title from Tirana, gives it to Skënderbeu|publisher=Iliria Press|language=Albanian|date=4 May 2015|accessdate=19 July 2015|archive-date=4 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204233434/http://illyriapress.com/partizani-barazon-ne-derbi-i-heq-titullin-tiranes-ia-jep-skenderbeut/|url-status=dead}} On 22 May 2015, in the final of the league, Fazliu scored his fourth goal of the league, contributing in a 3–0 win against Elbasani at the neutral field Kamëz Stadium.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/05/22/albania/super-league/ks-elbasani/kf-partizani-tirana/2014156/|title=Elbasani vs. Partizani Tirana 0 – 3|publisher=Soccerway|date=22 May 2015|accessdate=19 July 2015}}

Fazliu ended his first season with Partizani appearing in 37 matches in all competitions, including 33 in league, with the team who failed to win the league but secured the third place, meaning that the team will play in European competitions for the first time after seven years.{{cite news|url=http://botasot.info/sporti/407964/partizani-ne-europe-pas-7-vitesh/|title=Partizani në Europë pas 7 vitesh|trans-title=Partizani in Europe after 7 years|publisher=Botasport.info|language=Albanian|date=23 May 2015|accessdate=19 July 2015}} Partizani also reached the quarter-finals of Albanian Cup where they fell against Laçi in two-legged match. Fazliu scored six goals during the season, including four in league.

==2015–16 season==

For the new season, Fazliu left the number 9 after the arrival of Sebino Plaku, taking the vacant number 7. In team's first match of 2015–16 season against Norwegian side Strømsgodset, valid for the first qualifying round of Europa League, Fazliu entered in the field in the 60th minute and scored the only goal eight minutes later in a 1–3 defeat of Partizani at Marienlyst Stadion.{{cite news|url=http://www.telegrafi.com/sport/europa-league-partizani-mposhtet-ne-norvegji-5-0-69040.html|title=Europa League: Partizani mposhtet në Norvegji|trans-title=Europa League: Partizani defeated in Norway|publisher=Telegrafi.com|language=Albanian|accessdate=10 July 2015|date=2 July 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.partizani.net/sq/Futboll_lajme/Category/Futboll_lajme/Shenon-Fazliu--Partizani-humb-3-1-ne-Norvegji|title=SHENON FAZLIU, PARTIZANI HUMB 3-1 NE NORVEGJI|trans-title=FAZLIU SCORES, PARTIZANI LOSSES 3-1 IN NORWAY|publisher=Partizani.net|language=Albanian|accessdate=10 July 2015|date=2 July 2015}} In the returning match at Qemal Stafa Stadium, Fazliu played full-90 minutes, as Partizani suffered another defeat in the very last moments, thus ending the European campaign.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/partizani-nuk-ia-del-mundet-serish-nga-stromsgodset-dhe-eleminohet/|title=Partizani nuk ia del, mundet sërish nga Stromsgodset dhe eleminohet|trans-title=Partizani didn't make it, defeated again by Stromsgodset and get eliminated|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=9 July 2015|accessdate=10 July 2015}}

=Flamurtari Vlorë=

On 30 May 2016, Fazliu joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Flamurtari as a free agent, signing a one-year contract.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/astrit-fazliu-konfirmohet-si-blerja-e-pare/|title=Astrit Fazliu konfirmohet si blerja e parë|trans-title=Astrit Fazliu confirmed as the first purchase|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=31 May 2016|accessdate=16 September 2016}} He was presented on the same day along with the new coach Gugash Magani, where he was given the vacant squad number 7.{{cite news|url=http://gazetasheshi.com/2016/05/30/astrit-fazliu-tek-flamurtari/|title=Astrit Fazliu tek Flamurtari|trans-title=Astrit Fazliu to Flamurtari|publisher=Gazeta Sheshi|language=Albanian|date=30 May 2016|accessdate=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916234353/http://gazetasheshi.com/2016/05/30/astrit-fazliu-tek-flamurtari/|archive-date=16 September 2016|url-status=dead}} In an interview months later, Fazliu stated that leaving Partizani for Flamurtari was "a good decision".{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/fazliu-bera-mire-qe-lashe-partizanin-per-flamurtarin/|title=Fazliu: Bëra mirë që lashë Partizanin për Flamurtarin|trans-title=Fazliu: I did good by leaving Partizani for Flamurtari|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=16 September 2016|accessdate=16 September 2016}}

Fazliu was an unused substitute in the opening league match of 2016–17 against Skënderbeu Korçë due to an injury. He returned from the injury in the second matchday on 11 September, playing 60 minutes in a 5–0 thrashing of Luftëtari Gjirokastër at home.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/52911-2/|title=Flamurtari feston me 5 gola ndaj Luftëtarit|trans-title=Flamurtari celebrates with 5 goals against Luftëtari|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=11 September 2016|accessdate=12 September 2016}} He had ups and downs during the season as he spent it between bench and field, collecting 30 matches, including 26 in league, scoring only 1 time, the last of the 4–1 home win over Korabi Peshkopi.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/30/albania/super-league/ks-flamurtari-vlore/ks-korabi-peshkop-/2342616/|title=Flamurtari Vlorë vs. 4 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=30 October 2016|accessdate=16 June 2017}} In June 2017, he left the team by terminating his contract by mutual consent, becoming a free agent in the process.

=Drita=

On 13 June 2017, Fazliu returned to Kosovo by signing with Drita.{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/fazliu-le-flamurtarin-dhe-firmos-ne-kosove/|title=Fazliu lë Flamurtarin dhe firmos në Kosovë|trans-title=Fazliu leaves Flamurtari and signs in Kosovo|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=13 June 2017|accessdate=16 June 2017}} In the 2017–18 season, he played 27 matches and scored 4 goals.{{cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/statistikat-java33VS.pdf|title=Statistikat|trans-title=Statistics|publisher=FFK.com|accessdate=2 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627005619/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/statistikat-java33VS.pdf|archive-date=27 June 2018|url-status=dead}} Drita won the championship for the second time after 15 years.{{cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/live-dita-e-se-vertetes-prishtina-vs-drita-sfida-finale-qe-percakton-kampionin/|title=Drita shpallet kampione e Kosovës pas aktit final ndaj Prishtinës|trans-title=Drita named champion of Kosovo after the final act versus Prishtina|publisher=Telegrafi.com|language=Albanian|date=20 May 2018|accessdate=2 June 2018}}

=Feronikeli=

On 2 June 2018, Fazliu completed a transfer to fellow Football Superleague of Kosovo side Feronikeli for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/starova-riben-sulmin-merr-edhe-sulmuesin-e-ekipit-kampion/|title=Starova ribën sulmin, merr edhe sulmuesin e ekipit kampion|trans-title=Starova remakes the attack, takes even the striker of champion team|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=2 June 2018|accessdate=2 June 2018}}

=Return to Drita=

In December 2019 it was confirmed, that Fazliu had returned to FC Drita, signing a deal until the summer 2021, starting from 2020.[https://rajonipress.com/astrit-fazliu-rikthehet-tek-drita/ Astrit Fazliu rikthehet tek Drita], rajonipress.com, 19 December 2019

Personal life

On 3 October 2015, Fazliu's wife gave birth to the couple's first son, named Dajen.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/2015/10/fazliu-behet-baba-diten-e-ndeshjes/|title=Fazliu bëhet baba ditën e ndeshjes|trans-title=Fazliu becomes father in the matchday|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=4 October 2015|accessdate=4 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006061124/http://www.panorama-sport.com/2015/10/fazliu-behet-baba-diten-e-ndeshjes/|archive-date=6 October 2015|url-status=dead}}

Career statistics

{{updated|29 September 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/astrit-fazliu/329420/|title=Kosovo - A. Fazliu - Profile with news, career statistics and history|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=16 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.joueurs.astrit.fazliu.220467.en.html|title=Football : Astrit Fazliu|publisher=Football Database|accessdate=16 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=329420|title=Profile and stats|publisher=Scoresway.com|accessdate=16 September 2016}}

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|Continental !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="3"\|Shkëndija \|2013–14 \|rowspan="2"\|Macedonian First Football League \|12	2	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	12	2
2014–15 \|1	0	0	0	1All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League	0	2	0
colspan="2"\|Total !13	2	0	0	1	0	14	2
rowspan="3"\|Partizani Tirana \|2014–15 \|rowspan="2"\|Albanian Superliga \|33	4	4	2	colspan="2"\|—	37	6
2015–16 \|16	2	3	0	2	1	21	3
colspan="2"\|Total !49	6	7	2	2	1	58	9
rowspan="1"\|Flamurtari \|2016–17 \|rowspan="1"\|Albanian Superliga \|26	1	4	0	colspan="2"\|—	30	1
rowspan="1"\|Drita \|2017–18 \|rowspan="1"\|Football Superleague of Kosovo \|27	4	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	27	4
rowspan="1"\|Feronikeli \|2018–19 \|rowspan="1"\|Football Superleague of Kosovo \|7	2	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	7	2
colspan="3"\|Career total !121	15	11	2	3	1	136	18