Myrto Uzuni

Uzuni was born in Berat in 1995 to a Balkan Egyptian family. He relocated to Zakynthos, Greece, at the age of 10 with his parents and two brothers. Driven by his passion for football, he joined the academies of the Zakynthos Club Association Doxa Pigadakia. Simultaneously, he assisted his parents in their restaurant in Zakynthos. Uzuni spent seven years there until 2012, when he returned to his hometown of Berat.{{cite news|url=https://www.protothema.gr/sports/article/1068715/mirto-ouzouni-apo-to-merokamato-se-estiatorio-tis-zakunthou-sto-champions-league/|title=Μίρτο Ουζούνι: Από το μεροκάματο σε εστιατόριο της Ζακύνθου στο Champions League!|trans-title=Myrto Uzuni: From a daily wage in a restaurant in Zakynthos to the Champions League!|publisher=Πρώτο Θέμα|language=el|date=25 November 2020|access-date=6 March 2023}}

Upon his return, he joined the local side Tomori and initiated his career by playing for the club's under-17 team. During the 2012–13 season, he emerged as the top goalscorer in the under-17 First Division, netting 14 goals. In the subsequent season, Uzuni continued his goal-scoring streak, scoring four times in his first four games. He then transitioned to the under-19 side, representing Tomori in a football tournament held in Spain in September 2013. Uzuni's exceptional performance contributed to Tomori's victory in the tournament, and he secured the position of the top goalscorer with seven goals. Consequently, his talent earned him a call-up to the senior team by head coach Madrid Muxhaj.{{cite web|url=https://fshf.org/garat/?query=info&player_id=244629|title=Myrto Uzuni profile|publisher=FSHF.org|access-date=6 March 2023}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/myrto-uzuni-tomori-gjen-golashenuesin-e-ri/|title=Myrto Uzuni, Tomori gjen golashënuesin e ri|trans-title=Myrto Uzuni, Tomori finds the new goalscorer|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Bojken Dalipaj|date=19 November 2013|access-date=19 July 2016}}

Uzuni made his professional debut in an Albanian Cup match against Pogradeci on 24 October 2013, entering as a substitute in the 53rd minute for Fatjon Lajthia in a goalless draw.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/24/albania/cup/ks-pogradeci/fk-tomori-berat/1595264/|title=Pogradeci vs. Tomori Berat 0 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=24 October 2013|access-date=24 October 2013}} Quickly becoming a key player for the under-19s, he received another call-up to the senior team for the return leg of the Albanian Cup against Pogradeci. In his first senior start, Uzuni scored his maiden senior goal in the second minute and secured a 71st-minute winner in a 3–2 victory, advancing his team to the next round.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/06/albania/cup/fk-tomori-berat/ks-pogradeci/1595279/|title=Tomori vs. Pogradeci 3 – 2|publisher=Soccerway|date=6 November 2013|access-date=6 November 2013}}

His league debut came in the Kategoria e Parë against Veleçiku on 14 December 2013, entering the game at half-time for Salvador Gjonaj in a 1–0 away win.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/14/albania/league-1/ks-veleciku-koplik/fk-tomori-berat/1561103/|title=Veleçiku Koplik vs. Tomori Berat 0 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=14 December 2013|access-date=14 December 2013}} Throughout his debut professional season, he made 11 league appearances, scoring one goal, contributing to his team's 4th-place finish. Additionally, he scored two goals in four Albanian Cup games, concluding his debut season with three goals in 15 games.

Having established himself in the first team under Madrid Muxhaj in the previous season, Uzuni experienced a change in management as Eqerem Memushi took charge for the 2014–15 campaign. The new coach displayed confidence in the young player by starting him in the opening game, a 1–0 win against Shkumbini.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/09/27/albania/league-1/fk-tomori-berat/ks-shkumbini-peqin/1701969/|title=Tomori Berat vs. Shkumbini Peqin 1 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=27 September 2014|access-date=27 September 2014}} Uzuni's consistent performances included scoring twice in 11 days before the winter break in December. His displays in 2014 earned him the Tomori Player of the Year award.{{cite news|url=http://albaniansport.net/new/tomori-enea-bitri-drejt-gjermanise-myrto-uzuni-me-i-votuari/|title=Enea Bitri, drejt Gjermanisë, Myrto Uzuni, më i votuari|trans-title=Enea Bitri, towards Germany, Myrto Uzuni, most voted|publisher=Albanian Sport|language=Albanian|date=5 January 2015|access-date=5 January 2015}} Shortly after receiving the award, he made a move to the top-flight side Apolonia during the January transfer window in 2015.

In January 2015, Uzuni signed a four-year contract with Kategoria Superiore side Apolonia.{{cite news|url=http://www.ilcalcioalbanese.com/2015/01/ufficiale-myrto-uzuni-firma-un.html|title=Myrto Uzuni firma un quadriennale con l'Apolonia Fier|trans-title=Myrto Uzuni signs a four-year contract with Apolonia Fier|publisher=Il Calcio Albanese|language=Italian|date=22 January 2015|access-date=22 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207052800/http://www.ilcalcioalbanese.com/2015/01/ufficiale-myrto-uzuni-firma-un.html|archive-date=7 February 2015}} Under coach Artan Mërgjyshi, he made his debut in the Kategoria Superiore on 24 January against Tirana, ending in a 2–0 away loss.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/24/albania/super-league/kf-tirana/ks-apolonia-fier/1701593/|title=Tirana vs. Apolonia Fier|publisher=Soccerway|date=24 January 2015|access-date=9 March 2023}} Despite Apolonia's struggles in scoring during the second half of the season, Uzuni became a regular starter, often completing full 90-minute matches as part of the front line alongside Realdo Fili, Andi Ribaj, and Marko Rajković.

Apolonia faced challenges, remaining scoreless in the first five games of the season's second half, all resulting in losses, with Uzuni forming a striking partnership with Fili and Ribaj, while Rajković remained on the bench. The team's fortunes changed with a 2–2 home draw against Kukësi on 28 February, where Uzuni scored his first goal for Apolonia in the first half, and Fili also contributed with a goal. Subsequently, with the forward trio of Fili, Uzuni, and Rajković, Apolonia secured two consecutive wins, with Uzuni assisting Fili in scoring on both occasions.{{BeSoccer|m-uzuni-283717|access-date=6 March 2023}}

Despite these successes, Apolonia faced difficulties, losing the next three games scorelessly against top-table sides Laçi, Tirana, and Partizani. Although they managed three additional wins, frequent losses in the remaining matches led to their relegation after finishing in the penultimate place, four points behind Teuta.

On 17 August 2017, amidst interest from various top-flight clubs, Uzuni completed a transfer to Laçi for €20,000.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/e-kerkonte-gjithe-superiorja-talentin-e-apolonise-e-rremben-laci/|title=E kërkonte gjithë Superiorja, talentin e Apolonisë e "rrëmben" Laçi|trans-title=All Superliga clubs wanted him, but Laçi “steals” Apolonia talent|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=17 August 2017|access-date=15 October 2017}} On the same day, he showcased his skills by playing and scoring in a friendly against Iliria, resulting in a 2–2 draw. Making his competitive debut on 10 September in the 2017–18 Kategoria Superiore matchday 1 against Partizani, Uzuni played the full 90 minutes as Laçi caused an upset with a 2–0 victory.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/85954-2/|title=Iuliano debuton me humbje, mundet Partizani|trans-title=Iuliano debuts with a loss, Partizani defeated|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Andi Deçka|date=10 September 2017|access-date=11 September 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911071816/http://www.supersport.al/85954-2/|archive-date=11 September 2017}} He marked his first goal on 21 October during matchday 6 against Lushnja, contributing to a 3–0 win that lifted Laçi to 3rd place in the championship.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/laci-shpartallon-lushnjen-ne-roza-haxhiu-dhe-merr-vendin-e-trete-rexhinaldo-shenon-dopiete/|title=Laçi shpartallon Lushnjën në "Roza Haxhiu" dhe merr vendin e tretë, Rexhinaldo shënon dopietë|trans-title=Laçi winnows Lushnja in “Roza Haxhiu” at takes third place, Reginaldo scores a brace|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=21 October 2017|access-date=21 October 2017}}

On 10 December, Uzuni scored his second goal of the season in a crucial match against Skënderbeu, ending their undefeated streak in the league.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/laci-zbukuron-kampionatin-uzuni-thyen-skenderbeun/|title=Laçi zbukuron kampionatin, Uzuni thyen Skënderbeun|trans-title=Laçi beautifies the championship, Uzuni breaks Skënderbeu|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=10 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017}} This victory was Laçi's first over Skënderbeu since April 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/laci-kunder-statistikave-32-muaj-qe-nuk-e-mposht-dot-skenderbeun/|title=Laçi kundër statistikave, 32 muaj që nuk e mposht dot Skënderbeun|trans-title=Laçi against the statistics, 32 months without defeating Skënderbeu|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017}} On 14 March of the following year, Uzuni achieved his first top-flight brace in a 3–1 win at Lushnja, hitting the crossbar twice and having a goal canceled for offside.{{cite news|url=http://supersport.al/luftetari-autokritike-ndaj-kukesit-klasikja-pa-fitues-laci-nuk-diskuton-lushnjen/|title=Luftëtari 'autokritikë' ndaj Kukësit, Klasikja pa fitues, Laçi nuk diskuton Lushnjën|trans-title=Luftëtari ‘autocritical’ versus Kukësi, The classic without a winner, Laçi doesn't discuss Lushnja|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|date=14 March 2018|access-date=16 March 2018}} Roza Haxhiu Stadium proved to be his favorite venue, with seven goals scored for three different teams.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/shtate-gola-ne-roza-haxhiu-mesfushori-i-lacit-tregon-hajmaline-e-suksesit/|title=Shtatë gola në "Roza Haxhiu", mesfushori i Laçit tregon hajmalinë e suksesit|trans-title=Seven goals at “Roza Haxhiu”, Laçi's midfielder shows the charm of success|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=15 March 2018|access-date=16 March 2018}}

In the final matchday, Uzuni scored a brace in the 4–2 home win over Teuta, securing ten goals for the campaign. Laçi finished in 4th place, earning a return to the UEFA Europa League after a three-year absence.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/renditja-skenderbeu-kampion-vllaznia-e-lushnja-ne-gremine-shikoni-tabelen-perfundimtare/|title=RENDITJA/ Skënderbeu kampion, Vllaznia e Lushnja në "greminë". Shikoni tabelën përfundimtare|trans-title=RANKING/ Skënderbeu champion, Vllaznia and Lushnja in “abyss”. See the eventual table|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=23 May 2018|access-date=24 May 2018}}

In July 2018, Uzuni was included in manager Besnik Prenga's squad list for the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League campaign.{{cite news|url=http://www.vipsport.al/2018/07/europa-league-lista-e-lacit-emra-te-rinj-dhe-largime-kurbinasit-kerkojne-historine/|title=Europa League, lista e Laçit/ Emra të rinj dhe largime, kurbinasit kërkojnë historinë|trans-title=Europa League, the list of Laçi/ New names and departures, kurbinasit wants history|publisher=Vipsport.al|language=Albanian|date=11 July 2018|access-date=21 July 2018}} He made his debut in the competition on 12 July in the first leg of the first qualifying round against Anorthosis Famagusta, playing the entire match as Laçi lost 2–1.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/07/12/europe/uefa-cup/anorthosis-famagusta-fc/kf-laci/2800139/|title=Anorthosis Famagusta vs. Laçi 2 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|language=Albanian|date=12 July 2018|access-date=21 July 2018}} In the return leg, he scored an 89th-minute header, giving Laçi a 1–0 home win and securing progression to the next round through the away goal rule.{{cite news|url=http://top-channel.tv/2018/07/19/laci-kualifikohet-ne-europa-league-mposht-anorthosis/|title=Laçi kualifikohet në Europa League, mposht Anorthosis|trans-title=Laçi qualifies in Europa League, defeats Anorthosis|publisher=Top-Channel.tv|language=Albanian|date=19 July 2018|access-date=21 July 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://dualajm.com/kryesore/uzuni-ben-mrekulline-ne-minutat-e-fundit-laci-kualifikohet-per-te-pare-ne-turin-e-dyte-te-europa-league/|title=Uzuni bën mrekullinë në minutat e fundit, Laçi kualifikohet për herë të parë në turin e dytë të Europa League|trans-title=Uzuni makes the miracle in the last minute, Laçi qualifies for the first time in the second tour of Europa League|publisher=Dualajm.com|language=Albanian|date=19 July 2018|access-date=21 July 2018|archive-date=21 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043759/http://dualajm.com/kryesore/uzuni-ben-mrekulline-ne-minutat-e-fundit-laci-kualifikohet-per-te-pare-ne-turin-e-dyte-te-europa-league/|url-status=dead}}

Uzuni's final match for the team occurred on 31 August 2018 in a 1–1 draw versus Skënderbeu, where he scored the opener with a powerful shot inside the penalty area.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/paqe-ne-korce-skenderbeu-e-laci-mbeten-te-pamposhtur/|title=Paqe në Korçë, Skënderbeu e Laçi mbeten të pamposhtur|trans-title=Peace in Korçë, Skënderbey and Laçi remain undefeated|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=31 August 2018|access-date=2 October 2018}}

On 3 September 2018, Uzuni made his first move abroad, joining the Croatian club NK Lokomotiva by signing a four-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/vjen-edhe-firma-ju-prezantojme-kroatin-myrto-uzuni/|title=Vjen edhe firma, ju prezantojmë "kroatin" Myrto Uzuni|trans-title=The signature arrives, we present you the "Croatian" Uzuni|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=4 September 2018|access-date=30 September 2018}} Laçi reportedly received €350,000, which Lokomotiva would pay in two installments. Sporting squad number 21,{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/uzuni-zbulon-numrin-ne-fanelle-titullar-menjehere/|title=Uzuni zbulon numrin në fanellë, titullar menjëherë|trans-title=Uzuni unveiles the shirt number, a starter immediately|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=16 September 2018|access-date=30 September 2018}} he made his competitive debut on 16 September in the 5–2 victory over Slaven Belupo, contributing with an assist.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/09/16/croatia/1-hnl/nk-slaven-koprivnica/nk-lokomotiva-zagreb/2798710/|title=Slaven Koprivnica vs. NK Lokomotiva 2 – 5|publisher=Soccerway|date=16 September 2018|access-date=30 September 2018}} His first goal for the club occurred in his third league appearance, securing a 3–0 win at Gorica.{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/shperthejne-shqiptaret-ne-kroaci-uzuni-shenon-golin-e-pare-te-lokomotiva-kastrati-sdi-te-ndalet/|title=VIDEO/ "Shpërthejnë" shqiptarët në Kroaci. Uzuni shënon golin e parë te Lokomotiva, Kastrati s'di të ndalet|trans-title=Video/ The Albanians "explodes" in Croatia. Uzuni scores the first goal with Lokomotiva, Kastrati doesn't know how to stop|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=30 September 2018|access-date=30 September 2018}}

On 7 August 2020, Uzuni joined Nemzeti Bajnokság I champions Ferencváros on a four-year deal for a reported fee of $1.98 million.

In Ferencváros's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round match against Dinamo Zagreb on 16 September, Uzuni scored an own goal in the first half, leveling the score at 1–1. However, he redeemed himself by netting a 65th-minute winner, leading the team to a two-legged play-off tie against Molde for entrance into the group stage.{{cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-champions-fer-dza-report-idUKKBN2673CG|title=Ferencvaros stun Dinamo in Champions League qualifying|website=Reuters|date=16 September 2020|access-date=16 September 2020}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

On 29 September 2020, he was a member of the Ferencváros team that qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage after beating Molde on a 3–3 aggregate (away goals) at the Groupama Aréna.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2029272--ferencvaros-vs-molde/statistics/|title=UEFA Champions League: Ferencváros 0-0 Molde|date=29 September 2020|publisher=Uefa.com}}

On 24 November 2020, Uzuni scored his first Champions League goal in a 2–1 away defeat against Juventus in the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2029434--juventus-vs-ferencvaros/ |title=Juventus 2–1 Ferencváros |website=UEFA |date=24 November 2020 }} This goal marked a historic moment as the first one conceded by Juventus against a Hungarian side in European competitions.{{cite news|url=https://www.newn.gr/mirto-ouzouni-o-dromos-apo-tin-doxa-pigadakion-mechri-ton-kristiano-ronalnto-pics-vids/|title=Μίρτο Ουζούνι : Ο δρόμος από την Δόξα Πηγαδακίων μέχρι τον… Κριστιάνο Ρονάλντο (pics & vids)|trans-title=Myrto Uzuni: The road from the Glory of Pigadaki to... Cristiano Ronaldo (pics & vids)|publisher=newn.gr|language=el|date=27 November 2020|access-date=6 March 2023}}

On 20 April 2021, Ferencváros secured the 2020–21 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season title by defeating archrival Újpest FC 3–0 at the Groupama Arena. The goals were scored by Uzuni in the third and 77th minute, along with Tokmac Nguen in the 30th minute.{{cite web|url=https://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/nb-i-ferencvarosi-tc-ujpest-fc-eloben-az-nso-n-2821903|title=Ismét bajnok lett a Fradi, ráadásul éppen az Újpest legyőzésével!|date=20 April 2021|publisher=Nemzeti Sport}}

On 31 January 2022, Uzuni moved to Spanish La Liga side Granada on a three-and-a-half-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.granadacf.es/noticia/el-extremo-myrto-uzuni-nuevo-jugador-del-granada|title=El extremo Myrto Uzuni, nuevo jugador del Granada|trans-title=Winger Myrto Uzuni, new player of Granada|publisher=Granada CF|language=es|date=31 January 2022|access-date=31 January 2022}} Making his La Liga debut on 6 February against Real Madrid, he played as a starter, but Granada lost away 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/02/06/spain/primera-division/real-madrid-club-de-futbol/granada-club-de-futbol/3530452/|title=Real Madrid vs. Granada|publisher=Soccerway|date=6 February 2022|access-date=8 March 2023}} Uzuni established himself as a team starter, often featuring as a left winger. His first La Liga goal came on 7 May 2022, in his 13th league game against Mallorca, contributing to a 2–6 away victory.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/07/spain/primera-division/real-club-deportivo-mallorca/granada-club-de-futbol/3530569/|title=Mallorca vs. Granada|publisher=Soccerway|date=7 May 2022|access-date=8 March 2023}} Three days later, he assisted Álex Collado's winning goal against Athletic Bilbao, aiding Granada in a crucial victory in the relegation battle.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/10/spain/primera-division/granada-club-de-futbol/athletic-club/3530577/|title=Granada vs. Athletic Bilbao|publisher=Soccerway|date=10 May 2022|access-date=8 March 2023}} However, Granada narrowly missed avoiding relegation, finishing in 18th place out of 20 teams in La Liga, just 1 point behind three other teams.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/spain/primera-division/20212022/regular-season/r63145/|title=Summary - La Liga - Spain - Results, fixtures, tables and news|publisher=Soccerway|date=22 May 2022|access-date=8 March 2023}}

Remaining with the club in the Segunda División, Uzuni made his league debut in the opening game of the season against Ibiza on 14 August 2022, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 away victory.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/14/spain/segunda-division/ud-ibiza/granada-club-de-futbol/3811817/|title=Ibiza vs. Granada|publisher=Soccerway|date=14 August 2022|access-date=13 March 2023}} A week later, he scored his first goal of the season against Racing de Santander in the 90+1st minute, securing another 2–0 victory for Granada.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/20/spain/segunda-division/granada-club-de-futbol/real-racing-club-de-santander/3811821/|title=Granada vs. Racing Santander|publisher=Soccerway|date=20 August 2022|access-date=13 March 2023}} In the following week, Uzuni achieved his first hat-trick in Spain against Villarreal B, leading Granada to a 3–0 victory.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/29/spain/segunda-division/granada-club-de-futbol/villarreal-cf-ii/3811833/|title=Granada vs. Villarreal II|publisher=Soccerway|date=29 August 2022|access-date=13 March 2023}} On 14 October, he played a key role in Granada's 5–0 victory over Sporting de Gijón, assisting Antonio Puertas' header in the 6th minute and scoring two subsequent goals (27th and 50th minute). With this win, Granada secured the second-place position, only 3 points behind the table-topping Las Palmas.{{cite news|url=https://tvklan.al/uzuni-protagonist-per-granada/|title=Uzuni protagonist për Granada|trans-title=Uzuni protagonist for Granada|publisher=Televizioni Klan|language=sq|date=14 October 2022|access-date=15 March 2023}} On 23 October, he renewed his contract until 2026.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-do-te-jete-ne-ekip-deri-ne-vitin-2026-ja-si-e-feston-granada-rinovimin-e-uzunit/|title=VIDEO/ Do të jetë në ekip deri në vitin 2026, ja si e feston Granada rinovimin e Uzunit|trans-title=VIDEO/ Will be on the team until year 2026, look how Granada celebrates Uzuni's renewing|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=23 October 2022|access-date=13 March 2023}}

After a scoreless streak of six games, Uzuni once again played a crucial role, this time against Deportivo Alavés on 2 December, scoring twice and assisting once to overturn the score for Granada to 3–1.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/02/spain/segunda-division/granada-club-de-futbol/deportivo-alaves/3811999/|title=Granada vs. Alaves|publisher=Soccerway|date=2 December 2022|access-date=15 March 2023}} Subsequently, coach Paco López switched him to play as a center forward. He scored two goals in two occasions against Burgos on 11 December and Cartagena on 8 January 2023, contributing to Granada's two identical 1–0 victories. Later, he scored a brace against Andorra, securing another clear victory with his only goals.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-gola-spektakolare-nga-uzuni-bomberi-i-la-liga-2-vazhdon-te-tunde-rrjeten-ne-spanje/|title=VIDEO/ Gola spektakolarë nga Uzuni, bomberi i La Liga 2 vazhdon të tundë rrjetën në Spanjë|trans-title=|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=28 January 2023|access-date=15 March 2023}} Despite scoring several goals only in home matches, on 5 February 2023, he managed his first away goal against Villarreal B, scoring in the 28th minute to seal a 2–0 victory for Granada, keeping the team in contention for direct promotion to La Liga.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/foto-theu-mallkimin-e-ketij-sezoni-shihni-statistikat-dhe-vleresimin-e-bomberit-uzuni-pas-golit-te-radhes/|title= e këtij sezoni, shihni statistikat dhe vlerësimin e bomberit Uzuni pas golit të radhës|trans-title=|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=5 February 2023|access-date=15 March 2023}} He continued his impressive form with another brace a week later against Tenerife, scoring in each half of the match as Granada secured their fourth consecutive 2–0 win. Uzuni played a pivotal role in helping his team gain promotion to La Liga by scoring 23 goals and assisting 5 in the 2022–23 season. In the 2023–24 season, he became the top scorer for his club in La Liga by scoring 11 goals.{{cite web |last=Sharma |first=Abhinav |url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-liga-top-scorers-2023-24/bltc1315b7e4f725363#csea879fcd6919475e |title=La Liga top scorers 2023-24: Jude Bellingham, Robert Lewandowski & players with the most goals in Spain this season |publisher=Goal.com |date=27 May 2024 }}

On 24 January 2025, Uzuni signed with Major League Soccer side Austin FC on a three-year deal{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/myrto-uzuni-signs-as-designated-player-proven-goalscorer-joins-austin-fc-on-a-new-club-record-transfer-agreement|title=Myrto Uzuni Signs as Designated Player; Proven Goalscorer Joins Austin FC on a New Club-Record Transfer Agreement | Austin FC|website=austinfc}} for a reported transfer fee of $12.3 million.{{Cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/austin-fc-splash-cash-for-granadas-myrto-uzuni-in-record-deal-40610059|title=Austin FC splash cash for Granada's Myrto Uzuni in record-deal|date=24 January 2025|website=OneFootball}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-acquire-myrto-uzuni-in-club-record-deal|title=Austin FC acquire Myrto Uzuni in club-record deal | MLSSoccer.com|website=mlssoccer}}

After a successful first-half season in the Albanian First Division with Tomori, which led to a transfer to the Albanian Superliga at Apolonia, Uzuni received his first international call-up for the Albania under-21s squad. Head coach Skënder Gega selected him for a 3-day mini preparatory stage in Durrës, Albania, from 22 to 25 February 2015.{{cite news|url=http://asport.info/gega-zbor-3-ditor-lojtaret-e-superiores/|title=Gega, zbor 3 ditor me lojtarët e superiores|trans-title=Gega, a three-day training with Superliga players|publisher=Sport.al|language=Albanian|date=20 February 2015|access-date=15 October 2017|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510195452/http://asport.info/gega-zbor-3-ditor-lojtaret-e-superiores/|archive-date=10 May 2015}}

In the following month, he was again called up for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification Group 4 opening match against Liechtenstein on 28 March 2015. Given the number 10 shirt for his international debut, Uzuni started in the attacking line alongside fellow Albanian Superliga player Jurgen Vatnikaj, supported by Liridon Latifi and Enis Gavazaj from the wings. Albania U21 secured a 2–0 away victory, marking a winning start to the qualification campaign with goals from Rey Manaj and Liridon Latifi. Uzuni played the full 90 minutes and made an attempt to score a third goal.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/2016203--liechtenstein-vs-albania/|title=Liechtenstein U21 0–2 Albania U21|publisher=UEFA|date=28 March 2015|access-date=28 March 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.panorama.com.al/sport/u21-shqiperia-thyen-2-0-lihtenshtejnin/|title=U21, Shqipëria thyen 2-0 Lihtenshtejnin, vendosin golat e Latifit dhe Rei Manajt|trans-title=U21, Albania breaks Liechtenstein 2-0, Latifi's and Manaj's goals decides|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=28 March 2015|access-date=28 March 2015}} However, with the managerial switch, Uzuni saw reduced playing time as tactics shifted to 4-2-3-1, with Rey Manaj as the preferred lone striker. Intense competition in the offensive line, along with the arrival of Fiorin Durmishaj and talented midfielders like Latifi, Endri Çekiçi, Milot Rashica, Gavazaj, and Eros Grezda, meant Uzuni often found himself on the bench or outside the 18-man squad. Despite frequent call-ups,{{cite web|url=https://fshf.org/sq/?s=uzuni+u-21+redi+jupi|title=Search results for uzuni u-21 redi jupi|publisher=FSHF.org|language=Albanian|date=|access-date=11 March 2023}} he played only two other games: a last-minute substitute appearance against Liechtenstein on 16 November and a full 90 minutes in the closing match against Israel in a 4–0 loss. Despite his continuous efforts, Albania U21 was eliminated, finishing mid-table with 12 points, equalized with Hungary and trailing Greece by just one point.

Uzuni scored his only goal for the youth international team on 20 May 2016 in a friendly against the Czech Republic, netting the team's only goal in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|url=https://www.supersport.al/shpresat-barazojne-miqesoren-cekine/|title=Shpresat barazojnë miqësoren me Çekinë|trans-title=Hopes draw in the friendly against Czech Republic|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Sotir Kora|date=20 May 2016|access-date=20 May 2016}}

Uzuni earned his first senior call-up on 2 October 2018, selected by manager Christian Panucci for the friendly against Jordan and the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League C third match against Israel.{{cite news|url=https://fshf.org/sq/kombetarja-trajneri-christian-panucci-shpall-listen-e-lojtareve-per-miqesoren-jordanine-dhe-ndeshjen-eleminatore-zyrtare-izraelin/|title=Kombëtarja/ Trajneri Panucci shpall listën e lojtarëve për miqësoren me Jordaninë dhe ndeshjen eleminatore zyrtare me Izraelin|trans-title=National team/ Coach Panucci announces the list of players for the friendly with Jordan and the official qualifying match with Israel|publisher=FSHF.org|language=Albanian|date=2 October 2018|access-date=2 October 2018}} He made his senior debut against Jordan on 10 October, coming on as a halftime substitute for Eros Grezda. In this match, he played alongside Rey Manaj, and the game concluded in a goalless draw.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/10/10/world/friendlies/albania/jordan/2765307/|title=Albania vs. Jordan|publisher=Soccerway|date=10 October 2018|access-date=12 March 2023}} Four days later, in the competitive match against Israel, Uzuni played the full 90 minutes as a right winger, but Albania suffered a 2–0 loss.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/10/14/europe/uefa-nations-league/israel/albania/2720454/|title=Israel vs. Albania|publisher=Soccerway|date=14 October 2018|access-date=12 March 2023}}

In December 2017, Uzuni revealed that his source of inspiration is the Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Notably, on 24 November 2020, during a match against Juventus, Uzuni celebrated his goal for Ferencváros by imitating Ronaldo's celebration and exchanged shirts with the football star.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/uzuni-frymezohem-nga-kristiano-ronaldo-dua-te-nis-nje-aventure-jashte-shtetit/|title=Uzuni: Frymëzohem nga Kristiano Ronaldo, dua të nis një aventurë jashtë shtetit|trans-title=Uzuni: Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, I want to start an adventure outside the country|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Eris Syryku|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017}}

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Laçi

• Albanian Cup runner-up: 2017–18
• Albanian Supercup runner-up: 2018

Lokomotiva

• Croatian Cup runner-up: 2019–20

Ferencváros

• Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2020–21, 2021–22
• Magyar Kupa: 2021–22

Granada

• Segunda División: 2022–23

Individual

• Magyar Kupa Top goalscorer: 2021–22
• Segunda División Player of the Month: August 2022{{cite news|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/myrto-uzuni-named-laliga-smartbank-player-of-the-month-for-august|date=8 September 2022|access-date=8 September 2022|title=Myrto Uzuni named LaLiga Smartbank player of the month for August}}
• Pichichi Trophy (Segunda División): 2022–23

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