Vullnet Basha

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Vullnet Basha

| fullname = Vullnet Xhevat Basha

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|7|11}}

| birth_place = Lausanne, Switzerland

| height = {{height|m=1.76}}

| currentclub = Wisła Kraków (sporting director)

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| position = Midfielder

| youthyears1 = 2001–2006

| youthclubs1 = Lausanne-Sport

| years1 = 2006–2010 | clubs1 = Lausanne-Sport | caps1 = 61 | goals1 = 4

| years2 = 2010–2011 | clubs2 = Grasshopper | caps2 = 17 | goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2011–2012 | clubs3 = Neuchâtel | caps3 = 11 | goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2012–2015 | clubs4 = Sion | caps4 = 42 | goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2014–2015 | clubs5 = → Real Zaragoza (loan) | caps5 = 23 | goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2015–2016 | clubs6 = Ponferradina | caps6 = 30 | goals6 = 3

| years7 = 2016–2017 | clubs7 = UCAM Murcia | caps7 = 20 | goals7 = 1

| years8 = 2017–2021 | clubs8 = Wisła Kraków | caps8 = 82 | goals8 = 4

| years9 = 2021–2022 | clubs9 = Ionikos | caps9 = 4 | goals9 = 0

| years10= 2022–2024 | clubs10= Wisła Kraków | caps10= 29 | goals10= 1

| totalcaps = 319 | totalgoals = 14

| nationalyears1 = 2007–2008 | nationalteam1 = Switzerland U18 | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2008–2009 | nationalteam2 = Switzerland U19 | nationalcaps2 = 11 | nationalgoals2 = 3

| nationalyears3 = 2009–2011 | nationalteam3 = Switzerland U20 | nationalcaps3 = 5 | nationalgoals3 = 0

| nationalyears4 = 2011–2013 | nationalteam4 = Switzerland U21 | nationalcaps4 = 3 | nationalgoals4 = 0

| nationalyears5 = 2013 | nationalteam5 = Albania | nationalcaps5 = 1 | nationalgoals5 = 0

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Vullnet Xhevat Basha (born 11 July 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the sporting director of Polish I liga club Wisła Kraków.{{cite web |title=Vullnet Basha pełniącym obowiązki (p.o) dyrektora sportowego Wisły Kraków! |url=https://wislakrakow.com/posts/vullnet-basha-penicym-obowizki-dyrektora-sportowego-wisy-krakw/9853 |publisher=Wisła Kraków |access-date=1 July 2024 |language=pl |date=1 July 2024}} Born in Switzerland, he represented that nation at youth international levels but played for Albania at senior level.

Club career

=Real Zaragoza=

On 8 August 2014, Basha joined Segunda División side Real Zaragoza on season-long loan from Sion.{{cite news|url=http://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport/vullnet-basha-nenshkruan-me-real-zaragozen-34946/?archive=1|title=Vullnet Basha nënshkruan me Real Zaragozën|publisher=Gazeta Express|language=sq|date=8 August 2014|access-date=16 July 2016}} The deal included a buyout option.{{cite news|url=http://sport.oranews.tv/vullnet-basha-kalon-te-real-saragoza/|title=Vullnet Basha kalon te Real Saragoza|publisher=Ora Sport|language=sq|date=9 August 2014|access-date=16 July 2016}}

=Ponferradina=

On 25 July 2015, Basha joined Ponferradina where he penned a one-year contract.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/vullnet-basha-prezantohet-te-ponferradina/|title=Vullnet Basha prezantohet te Ponferradina|publisher=Super Sport Albania|language=sq|author=Sotir Kora|date=25 July 2015|access-date=16 July 2016}} He was presented to the media on the very same day, where he was allocated the squad number 4.

=Murcia=

On 15 July 2016, Basha signed with UCAM Murcia CF among Jonathan Mejía.[http://www.marca.com/futbol/ucam-murcia/2016/07/15/5788c4d7e2704e8a318b458d.html UCAM Murcia: El mediocentro Basha y el delantero Jona, nuevos jugadores del UCAM Murcia] Marca.com

=Wisła Kraków=

On 10 August 2017, he signed a contract with Wisła Kraków.{{cite web |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/279/news2799236-Vullnet-Basha-zawodnikiem-Wisly.html |title=Vullnet Basha zawodnikiem Wisły |publisher=90minut |date=10 August 2017 |access-date=11 August 2017 |language=pl}}

International career

Basha represented Switzerland at the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship.

On 25 April 2013, Basha declared that he will follow the example of his older brother, Migjen Basha, and play for Albania, since he is liked by coach Gianni de Biasi.{{cite news|last=Le matin|title=Basha jouera avec l'Albanie|url=http://www.lematin.ch/sports/football/basha-jouera-albanie/story/10947945|publisher=Lematin.ch|language=fr|date=25 April 2013|access-date=16 July 2016}}

On 24 May 2013, Basha received the Albanian citizenship along with four fellow players Azdren Llullaku, Jurgen Gjasula, Amir Abrashi and Ilir Berisha.{{cite news|url=http://asport.al/ekskluzive-basha-gjasula-abrashiberisha-e-llullaku-me-pasaporte-shqiptare-dekreti/|title=Ekskluzive: Basha, Gjasula, Abrashi, Berisha e Llullaku me pasaportë shqiptare (dekreti)|publisher=aSport.al|language=sq|date=24 May 2013|access-date=16 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513062730/http://asport.al/ekskluzive-basha-gjasula-abrashiberisha-e-llullaku-me-pasaporte-shqiptare-dekreti/|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=dead}}

He played in his only match for Albania against Armenia in an international friendly on 14 August 2013, which ended in a 2–0 win at Qemal Stafa Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://www.sot.com.al/sport/kuqezinjt%C3%AB-mposht%C3%ABn-2-0-armenin%C3%AB-rama-konfirmohet-goleador-ka%C3%A7e-b%C3%ABn-debutim-spektakolar-si|title=Kuqezinjtë mposhtën 2–0 Armeninë. Rama konfirmohet goleador, Kaçe bën debutim spektakolar si kuqezi|publisher=Sot.com.al|language=sq|date=15 August 2013|access-date=16 July 2016}}

Honours

Wisła Kraków

Polish Cup: 2023–24{{cite web |title=Olbrzymia niespodzianka w finale Pucharu Polski. Wisła Kraków wygrała z Pogonią Szczecin [WIDEO] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/77323025/olbrzymia-niespodzianka-w-finale-pucharu-polski-wisla-krakow-wygrala-z-pogonia-szczecin-wideo |website=sport.tvp.pl |access-date=2 May 2024 |language=pl |date=2 May 2024}}

References

External links

[http://www.football.ch/sfl/777822/fr/Kader.aspx?tId=0&pId=472291 Career history] at ASF
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Category:1990 births

Category:Living people

Category:Footballers from Lausanne

Category:Kosovo Albanians

Category:Swiss people of Albanian descent

Category:Sportspeople of Albanian descent

Category:Men's association football midfielders

Category:Swiss men's footballers

Category:Albanian men's footballers

Category:21st-century Albanian sportsmen

Category:Albania men's international footballers

Category:Switzerland men's youth international footballers