Julian Brahja

Julian Brahja
Personal information
Full name Julian Brahja
Date of birth (1980-12-06) 6 December 1980
Place of birth Laç, Albania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Bylis Ballsh
Number 4
Youth career
1995–1998 Laçi
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1998–2000 Laçi 10 (0)
2000–2002 Besëlidhja Lezhë 44 (0)
2002–2003 Elbasani 26 (2)
2003–2004 Teuta Durrës 22 (1)
2004–2005 Laçi 44 (0)
2005–2006 Elbasani 35 (3)
2006–2007 Teuta Durrës 2 (0)
2007–2008 Kastrioti Krujë 27 (0)
2008–2009 Dinamo Tirana 21 (0)
2009–2010 Laçi 30 (5)
2010–2012 Flamurtari Vlorë 42 (1)
2012–2015 Kukësi 54 (2)
2015 Teuta Durrës 15 (0)
2015–2016 Tërbuni Pukë 8 (0)
2016– Bylis Ballsh 2 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 February 2016.

† Appearances (goals)

Julian Brahja (born 6 December 1980 in Laç) is an Albanian football player who currently plays as a defender for KF Bylis Ballsh in the Albanian Superliga. He started his career with his hometown club Laçi as a teenager at the age of 14, where he would turn professional in 1998. He has played for 9 clubs in Albania during his professional career since 1998.[1]

Club career

Dinamo Tirana

On 18 June 2008, Brahja signed a one-year deal with the second-most successful team of Albania, Dinamo Tirana, for an undisclosed fee, becoming the club's third summer signing.[2] He was called up for the team's European campaign in 2008–09 UEFA Champions League.[2] On 15 July, in first leg of first qualifying round against Bosnian side Modriča, Brahja was an unused substitute in a eventual 0–2 home defeat.[3] Eight days later, in the returning leg at Bilino Polje Stadium, Brahja was again in the bench for the entire match with Dinamo who was defeated 2–1 in the last minutes.[4]

On 24 August 2008, Brahja made his league debut in team's opening match of 2008–09 Albanian Superliga season against Teuta Durrës, playing full-90 minutes in a goalless draw at Selman Stërmasi Stadium.[5] Throughout the 2008–09 season, Brahja was an important instrumental for Zlatko Dalić and then Shkëlqim Muça side, playing 21 out of 33 matches in a eventual third-place finish.[6]

Flamurtari Vlorë

On 14 July 2010, Brahja joined Flamurtari Vlorë on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal.[7] He made his league debut on 25 September 2010 against Teuta Durrës in the match valid for the 5th week of 2010–11 Albanian Superliga, where he played full-90 minutes in a eventual 2–1 away lose.[8] He would play further 26 league matches until the end of the season in a eventual second place finish.

In his second season, Brahja was not used regularly by then coach Shkëlqim Muça, playing 15 out of 26. He scored his first goal with the club on 8 April 2012 during the 2–0 defeat of Bylis Ballsh at Flamurtari Stadium.[9] Brahja was also important in the team's run in Albanian Cup, playing 11 matches in a eventual semi-final exit.

Teuta Durrës

On 5 January 2015, Teuta Durrës president Edmond Hasanbelliu confirmed that Brahja had signed with the club until the end of 2014–15 season.[10] He made his competitive debut with the club on 24 January in a 2–1 away defeat to Flamurtari Vlorë, a match that was dubbed as manipulating from AFA.[11][12] Two days later, the Prosecution of Vlora began investigations for this match.[13] He was ever-presented during the second part of the season, playing every single minute in their bid to escape relegation. On 17 May, in the penultimate league match against Apolonia Fier, their closest survival rivals, Brahja played a vital role in the team's 1–0 home win, securing thus mathematically staying for the next season.[14][15] Following the end of the season, Brahja left the team.

Tërbuni Pukë

In July 2015, Brahja joined newly prometed side Tërbuni Pukë in their first ever Albanian Superliga season, signing a contract until the end of the season.[16] During his presentation, he was given the vacant number 5. On 23 August, Brahja was a starter in club's first ever Albanian Superliga match against Tirana, where he played full-90 minutes in a eventual 1–2 home loss.[17] On 4 October, during the embarrassing 7–0 lose to Flamurtari Vlorë, Brahja suffered an injury that keept him outside the pich for more than a month.[18] On 6 December, Brahja returned to play in first match after more than two months exactly against Flamurtari Vlorë, playing full-90 minutes in a 1–0 home triumph, helping the club to gain a win after three consecutive defeats.[19] During the first part of the season, Brahja appeared in only nine matches, including eight in league, failing to made an impact and cement his place at the starting line up, and eventually left the team in January 2016.

Bylis Ballsh

On 7 January 2016, Brahja signed a contract until the end of the season with Albanian Superliga strugglers Bylis Ballsh in their bid to escape relegation.[20] He was assigned number 4, and made his debut on 31 January in a 3–0 away loss to Kukësi.[21] A week later, Brahja scored his first Bylis Ballsh goal, netting the third goal during the 4–0 home win versus the survival rivals of Tërbuni Pukë.[22]

Honours

Club

Laçi
Elbasani

References

  1. ↑ Soccerway profile
  2. 1 2 "Julian Brahja firmos për Dinamon" (in Albanian). Arkiva Lajmeve. 18 June 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Dinamo Tirana 0 – 2 Modriča". UEFA.com. 15 July 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Modriča 2 – 1 Dinamo Tirana". UEFA.com. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dinamo Tirana 0 – 0 Teuta Durrës". FSHF.org. 24 August 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Albania 2008/09". RSSSF.com. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Brahja dhe Spaho te Flamurtari" (in Albanian). Arkiva Lajmeve. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Teuta Durrës vs. Flamurtari Vlorë 2 – 1". Socceray. 25 September 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Bylis Ballsh 2 – 1". Socceray. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Zyrtare, Brahja dhe Kuli te Teuta, e konfirmon presidenti Hasanbelliu" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  11. ↑ "Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Teuta Durrës 2 – 1". Socceray. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  12. ↑ "Skandal në Vlorë, Teuta i hap portën Flamurtarit, ka estradë në minutat e fundit" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Prokuroria heton Flamurtari-Teuta, çështja i besohet prokurores Flora Çela" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Teuta Durrës vs. Apolonia Fier 1 – 0" (in Albanian). Socceray. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  15. ↑ "Mbijeton Teuta, bie Apolonia, Kukësi turpëron Tiranën, konfirmon Evropën" (in Albanian). Albanian Sport. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  16. ↑ "Afrimet e para te Tërbuni" (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  17. ↑ Eduard Ilnica (23 August 2015). "Tirana e nis mbarë, përmbys Tërbunin në Pukë" (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  18. ↑ "Brahja do formacionin" (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  19. ↑ "Tërbuni mposhti Flamurtarin me golin e Enco Malindit" (in Albanian). Lapsi.al. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  20. ↑ "Julian Brahja, afrimi i parë te Bylisi" (in Albanian). alb-sport.info. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  21. ↑ Sotir Kora (31 January 2016). "Kukësi e nis me fitore, 3-0 me Bylis" (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  22. ↑ "VIDEO/ Bylis shpartallon Tërbunin, ‘poker’ i ballshiotëve" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  23. ↑
  24. ↑

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