Donjet Shkodra
{{Short description|Kosovo Albanian footballer}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Donjet Shkodra
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| fullname = Donjet Shkodra
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|04|30|df=y}}
| birth_place = Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia
| height = {{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| position = Attacking midfielder
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| years1 = 2008–2010 | clubs1 = KRC Waregem | caps1 = | goals1 =
| years2 = 2010–2011 | clubs2 = Wielsbeke | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 4
| years3 = 2011–2012 | clubs3 = Sint-Niklaas | caps3 = 2 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2012–2013 | clubs4 = Ronse | caps4 = 32 | goals4 = 10
| years5 = 2013–2015 | clubs5 = Eendracht Aalst | caps5 = 61 | goals5 = 12
| years6 = 2015–2016 | clubs6 = Deinze | caps6 = 26 | goals6 = 3
| years7 = 2016–2017 | clubs7 = Flamurtari | caps7 = 26 | goals7 = 9
| years8 = 2017–2018 | clubs8 = Skënderbeu | caps8 = 6 | goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2018 | clubs9 = Kukësi | caps9 = 35 | goals9 = 2
| years10 = 2019 | clubs10 = Shakhter Karagandy | caps10 = 28 | goals10 = 4
| years11 = 2020 | clubs11 = Zhetysu | caps11 = 17 | goals11 = 2
| years12 = 2021 | clubs12 = Atyrau | caps12 = 9 | goals12 = 0
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| club-update = 09:44, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
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Donjet Shkodra (born 30 April 1989) is a Kosovo Albanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for KF Gjilani.
Club career
=Eendracht Aalst=
On 24 April 2013, Shkodra joined Eendracht Aalst by signing a one-year contract with an option of a further one.{{cite news|url=https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2013-04-24/aalst-haalt-versterking-bij-ronse?ref=team_news|title=Aalst haalt versterking bij Ronse|publisher=Voetbalkrant.com|language=German|date=24 April 2013|accessdate=12 September 2016}} He made his official debut for the club on 3 August 2013 by playing as a substitute in a 2–0 away defeat against Antwerp.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/08/03/belgium/second-division/royal-antwerp-fc/vc-eendracht-aalst-2002/1489163/|title=Antwerp vs. Eendracht Aalst 2 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=3 August 2016|accessdate=12 September 2016}}
=Deinze=
For the 2015–16 season Shkodra signed with Deinze of Belgian First Division B.{{cite news|url=http://www.kmskdeinze.be/profiel/donjet-shkodra|title=Donjet Shkodra|language=Dutch|accessdate=8 June 2017|archive-date=4 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104073555/http://www.kmskdeinze.be/profiel/donjet-shkodra|url-status=dead}} He league debut would come on 8 August 2015 in team's 1–0 win over Patro Eisden, where Shkodra was sent off in the 82nd minute after a second bookable offence.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/08/08/belgium/second-division/kmsk-deinze/patro-eisden-maasmechelen/2062070/|title=Deinze vs. Patro Eisden 1 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=8 August 2015|accessdate=12 September 2016}}
=Flamurtari Vlorë=
On 4 July 2016, Shkodra completed a move to Flamurtari Vlorë of Albanian Superliga as a free agent.{{cite news|url=http://gazetaolle.com/shkodra-te-flamurtari/|title=Shkodra te Flamurtari|trans-title=Shkodra at Flamurtari|publisher=Gazeta Olle|language=Albanian|date=4 July 2016|accessdate=4 July 2016|archive-date=24 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924072219/http://gazetaolle.com/shkodra-te-flamurtari/|url-status=dead}} He was presented on the same day, where he was handed squad number 10.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/shkodra-e-rnic-prezantohen-te-flamurtari/|title=Shkodra e Rniç prezantohen te Flamurtari|trans-title=Shkodra and Rnić unveiled at Flamurtari|publisher=Super Sport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Erald Kodheli|date=4 July 2016|accessdate=4 July 2016|archive-date=7 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807015401/http://www.supersport.al/shkodra-e-rnic-prezantohen-te-flamurtari/|url-status=dead}} He made his competitive debut on 7 September in the opening league match of 2016–17 season, scoring his team's only goal in a 2–1 away defeat to Skënderbeu Korçë.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/vendos-salihi-skenderbeu-merr-tri-piket-ne-startin-e-kampionatit/|title=Vendos Salihi, Skënderbeu merr tri pikët në startin e kampionatit|trans-title=Salihi decides, Skënderbeu takes three points at the start of the league|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=7 September 2016|accessdate=12 September 2016}} In the second matchday against the newly promoted side Luftëtari Gjirokastër, Shkodra scored two goals, both long-range strikes, in an eventual 5–0 home win for the first three points of the campaign.{{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=Super Sport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=11 September 2016|accessdate=12 September 2016}} On 5 November, Shkodra scored the first goal of the 2–0 home win against Skënderbeu Korçë, giving the team its second consecutive league win.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-pa-busull-e-shtyp-flamurtari-2-0/|title=Skënderbeu pa busull, e shtyp Flamurtari 2-0|trans-title=Skënderbeu without compass, crushed by Flamurtari 2-0|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Adi Metaliu|date=5 November 2016|accessdate=7 November 2016|archive-date=7 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107233041/http://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-pa-busull-e-shtyp-flamurtari-2-0/|url-status=dead}}
On 6 December, he was again on the scoresheet, netting the winner against Tirana to give the team 3 vital points.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/12/06/albania/super-league/ks-flamurtari-vlore/kf-tirana/2342640/|title=Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Tirana 1 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=6 December 2016|accessdate=7 November 2016}} Later that month, Shkodra suffered an injury in right leg which kept him sidelined for about three months. He returned in action in March of the following year,{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/rikthimi-i-shkodres-kisha-frike-te-luaja-skenderbeu-fiton-titullin/|title=Rikthimi i Shkodrës: Kisha frikë të luaja, Skënderbeu fiton titullin|trans-title=Shkodra's return: I was afraid to play, Skënderbeu wins the title|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=8 March 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017}} making his first appearance on 11th, starting and playing the whole match against Partizani Tirana.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-supermazrekaj-thyen-flamurtarin-partizani-i-dyti/|title=VIDEO / SuperMazrekaj thyen Flamurtarin, Partizani i dyti|trans-title=VIDEO / SuperMazrekaj breaks Flamurtari, Partizani second|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=11 March 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017}} He finished his first and only Flamurtari season by making 30 appearances, including 26 in league, scoring 11 goals, including 9 leagues goals, as the team avoided the relegation by just one point. In June 2017, Shkodra confirmed his departure from the club.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/donjet-shkodra-zyrtarizon-largimin-lamtumire-vlore-te-katertit-mes-problemeve-pa-fund/|title=Donjet Shkodra zyrtarizon largimin: Lamtumirë Vlorë, të katërtit mes problemeve pa fund|trans-title=Donjet Shkodra formalizes the departure: Goodbye Vlora, we were fourth between endless problems|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017}}
=Skënderbeu Korçë=
On 3 June 2017, Skënderbeu Korçë's president Ardian Takaj confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Shkodra.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/takaj-zyrtarizon-shkodren-te-skenderbeu-korcaret-kerkojne-takun-dhe-diten/|title=Takaj zyrtarizon Shkodrën te Skënderbeu, korçarët kërkojnë Takun dhe Ditën|trans-title=Takaj formalizes Shkodra at Skënderbeu, now they want Taku and Dita|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=3 June 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017}} Three days later, Shkodra confirmed via an open letter that he was leaving Flamurtari for Skënderbeu. He was presented to the media on 7 June where he penned a two-year contract.{{cite news|url=http://www.kfskenderbeu.al/shkodra-i-lumtur-qe-ndodhem-ketu-premtoj-qe-do-te-jap-100-nga-vetja-ime/|title=Shkodra: I lumtur që ndodhem këtu, premtoj që do të jap 100% nga vetja ime|trans-title=Shkodra: Happy to be here, promise to give 100% from myself|publisher=KFSkënderbeu.al|language=Albanian|date=7 June 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107112624/https://www.kfskenderbeu.al/shkodra-i-lumtur-qe-ndodhem-ketu-premtoj-qe-do-te-jap-100-nga-vetja-ime/|url-status=dead}} He stated: "I'm happy to be part of the best team in Albania in the recent years. I'm ready to give 100% for this team.
He played mostly as second-fiddle in Skënderbeu's historic run in the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, becoming the first Albanian club to pass four rounds.{{cite news|url=http://www.citynews.al/2017/08/skenderbeu-shkruan-historine-kalon-4-ture-me-rekord-dhe-rikthehet-ne-europa-league/1|title=Skënderbeu shkruan historinë / Kalon 4 ture me rekord dhe rikthehet në Europa League!|trans-title=Skënderbeu writes history / Passes 4 round with record and returns to Europa League|publisher=City News|language=Albanian|date=24 August 2017|accessdate=26 August 2017|archive-date=17 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017222349/http://www.citynews.al/2017/08/skenderbeu-shkruan-historine-kalon-4-ture-me-rekord-dhe-rikthehet-ne-europa-league/1|url-status=dead}} He made only four appearances, all of them as substitute, colleting 103 minutes on the field. He started the domestic season by scoring in the first leg of 2017–18 Albanian Cup first round against Adriatiku Mamurras.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kupa-e-shqiperise-skenderbeu-provon-te-rinjte-me-goleade-kukesi-e-partizani-mesojne-rivalet/|title=Kupa e Shqipërisë / Skënderbeu provon të rinjtë me goleadë, Kukësi e Partizani mësojnë rivalët|trans-title=Albanian Cup / Skënderbeu ties the youths with goals, Kukësi and Partizani know their rivals|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=6 September 2017|accessdate=6 September 2017}} Three days later he played his first Albanian Superliga match for Skënderbeu in the opening matchday against Flamurtari Vlorë, contributing in a 2–0 home win.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-e-nis-me-fiotre-kampionatin/|title=Skënderbeu i madh edhe në Superiore|trans-title=Skënderbeu big even in Superliga|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Andi Deçka|date=9 September 2017|accessdate=9 September 2017|archive-date=15 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915203823/http://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-e-nis-me-fiotre-kampionatin/|url-status=dead}} He scored his maiden league goal in the next matchday at newly promoted Kamza, finished in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/ngec-skwnderbeu-rezi-i-jep-njw-pikw-kamzws/|title=Ngec Skënderbeu, Rezi i jep një pikë Kamzës|trans-title=Skënderbeu foist, Rezi gives Kamza one point|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Adi Metaliu|date=18 September 2017|accessdate=19 September 2017}}
Shkodra failed to make an impact and remained mostly to bench during his stint, making only 6 league appearances, collecting only 298 minutes.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/donjet-shkodra-le-korcen-per-kampionet/|title=Donjet Shkodra lë Korçën për kampionët|trans-title=Donjet Shkodra leaves Korça for the champions|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=2 January 2018|accessdate=2 January 2018}}
=Kukësi=
On 3 January 2018, Shkodra agreed personal terms and joined defending champions Kukësi.{{cite news|url=http://www.fk-kukesi.al/lajme/donjet-shkodra-firmos-me-kukesin/?preview_id=3421|title=Donjet Shkodra firmos me Kukësin|trans-title=Donjet Shkodrat signs with Kukësi|publisher=Fkkukesi.al|language=Albanian|date=3 January 2018|accessdate=3 January 2018}} He signed a contract running until 2020 worth €8,000 per month and was allocated squad number 10.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-donjet-shkodra-firmos-te-kukesi-per-4-mije-euro-ne-muaj/|title=ZYRTARE/ Donjet Shkodra firmos te Kukësi për 4 mijë euro në muaj|trans-title=OFFICIAL/ Donjet Shkodrat signs at Kukësi for €4,000 a month|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=3 January 2018|accessdate=3 January 2018}} Shkodra made his competitive debut later on 26 January in the 1–3 win at Vllaznia Shkodër, assisting the second goal scored by Filip Žderić.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-mposht-vllaznine-ne-shkoder-trajneri-pakult-debuton-me-fitore/|title=Kukësi mposht Vllazninë në Shkodër, trajneri Pakult debuton me fitore|trans-title=Kukësi defeats Vllaznia at Shkodër, coach Pacult debutes with a win|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=26 January 2018|accessdate=26 January 2018}} His first score-sheet contributions came in his sixth league appearance for the club, netting the second in an eventual 2–2 home draw versus his ex team Skënderbeu Korçë.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/28/albania/super-league/ks-perparimi-kukes/ks-skenderbeu-korce/2506277/|title=Kukësi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë 2 – 2|publisher=Soccerway|date=28 February 2018|accessdate=9 March 2018}} He refused to celebrate in the process.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kale-kerkon-lek-per-golin-e-shenuar-ndaj-skenderbeut-donjet-shkodra-nuk-feston/|title=Kale kërkon lek për golin e shënuar ndaj Skënderbeut, Donjet Shkodra nuk feston|trans-title=Calé wants money for the goal scored versus Skënderbeu, Donjet Shkodra doesn't celebrate|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=1 March 2018|accessdate=9 March 2018}}
=Shakhter Karagandy=
On 24 February 2019, Shakhter Karagandy announced the signing of Shkodra on a one-year contract.{{cite web |title=ДОНЬЕТ ШКОДРА — ИГРОК ФК ШАХТЕР |url=https://shakhter.kz/main.php?mod=news&lang=rus&newsid=5476&lang=rus |website=shakhter.kz/ |publisher=FC Shakhter Karagandy |accessdate=8 March 2019 |language=Russian |date=24 February 2019 |archive-date=28 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228004520/https://shakhter.kz/main.php?mod=news&lang=rus&newsid=5476&lang=rus |url-status=dead }}
On 20 June 2019, Shakhter Karagandy extended their contract with Shkodra until the end of the 2020 season.{{cite web |title=ШАХТЕР ПРОДЛИЛ КОНТРАКТ СО ШКОДРОЙ |url=https://shakhter.kz/main.php?mod=news&lang=&newsid=5699&lang= |website=shakhter.kz/ |publisher=FC Shakhter Karagandy |accessdate=25 June 2019 |language=Russian |date=20 June 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Style of play
He is famous due to his long-range strikes and free kicks.
Personal life
Shkodra was born in Pristina to Kosovar Albanian parents but grew up in Gnjilane.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/nga-lufta-ne-kosove-te-nofka-zhuninjo-rrefehet-donjet-shkodra/|title=Nga lufta në Kosovë te nofka "Zhuninjo", rrëfehet Donjet Shkodra|trans-title=From Kosovo war to having the nickname "Juninho", Donjet Shkodra confessed|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Ermal Sika|date=12 September 2016|accessdate=13 September 2016}} He emigrated to Belgium from Kosovo in 1998 during the war time along with his family.
Career statistics
{{updated|4 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/donjet-shkodra/146027/|title=Kosovo - D. Shkodra - Profile with news, career statistics and history|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=12 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=146027|title=Profile and stats|publisher=Scoresway|accessdate=12 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102111600/http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer|archive-date=2 November 2016|url-status=dead}}
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="1"|KSC Wielsbeke
|2010–11 |rowspan="1"|Belgian Second Amateur Division |27 | 4 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 27 | 4 | |||
| rowspan="1"|Sint-Niklaas
|2011–12 |rowspan="1"|Belgian First Division B |2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | |||
| rowspan="1"|Ronse
|2012–13 |rowspan="1"|Belgian Second Amateur Division |32 | 10 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 32 | 10 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Eendracht Aalst
|2013–14 |rowspan="2"|Belgian First Division B |32 | 4 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 32 | 4 | |||
| 2014–15
|29 | 8 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 8 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!61 | 12 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 62 | 12 | ||
| rowspan="1"|Deinze
|2015–16 |rowspan="1"|Belgian First Division B |26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 28 | 3 | ||
| rowspan="1"|Flamurtari Vlorë
|rowspan="1"|Albanian Superliga |26 | 9 | 4 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 11 | ||
| rowspan="1"|Skënderbeu Korçë
|rowspan="1"|Albanian Superliga |6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
| rowspan="1"|Kukësi
|rowspan="1"|Albanian Superliga |7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 9 | 1 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!187 | 40 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 205 | 44 |
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References
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External links
- [http://www.kmskdeinze.be/profiel/donjet-shkodra Donjet Shkodra profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104073555/http://www.kmskdeinze.be/profiel/donjet-shkodra |date=2018-01-04 }} at Deinze
- [https://www.eendracht-aalst.be/team/a-kern/item/681-donjet-shkodra Donjet Shkodra profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816211709/https://www.eendracht-aalst.be/team/a-kern/item/681-donjet-shkodra |date=2016-08-16 }} at Eendracht Aalst
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Category:Footballers from Pristina
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