2022–23 KF Tirana season explained

Club:Tirana
Season:2022–23
Manager:Orges Shehi
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Chairman:Refik Halili
Chrtitle:President
Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium
League:Albanian Superliga
League Result:2nd
Cup1:Albanian Cup
Cup1 Result:Runner-ups
Cup2:Albanian Supercup
Cup2 Result:Winners
Cup3:Champions League
Cup3 Result:First qualifying round
Cup4:Conference League
Cup4 Result:Second qualifying round
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season was Tirana's 93rd season in their history of the Albanian Superliga and came in as the defending champions. Along with the Superliga, the club was also participated in the Albanian Supercup, Albanian Cup, and the Champions League qualifying stage. The season began in August 2022 and ended in May 2023.

First team squad

Goals & Appearances as of 31 May 2023

PlayerPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed
in
Contract
ends
Signed fromTransfer feeNotesAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1Ilion LikaGK1980 5, df=yes20162023 Flamurtari VlorëFree1050
31Tomas KiriGK2005 1, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
97Visar BekajGK1997 5, df=yes20202023 Prishtina€55k1030
Defenders
2Kristijan ToshevskiRB1994 5, df=yes20202023 Vardar SkopjeFree840
4Besir IseniCB2000 5, df=yes20222025 Struga Trim-LumFree70
5Filip Najdovski (C.)CB1997 10, df=yes20202024 Vardar SkopjeFree894
18Florjan PërgjoniLB1997 6, df=yes20212024 Besëlidhja LezhëFree 542
20Jocelin BehiratcheCB2000 5, df=yes20212023 Giorgione Castelfranco VenetoFree733
33Ermal MetaCB2005 6, df=yes20232025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
44Bruno LulajCB1995 4, df=yes20222023 KukësiFree242
Midfielders
6 Albano AleksiDM1992 10, df=yes20222023 Teuta DurrësFree320
10Regi LushkjaCM1996 5, df=yes20232023 Sheriff TiraspolFree160
15Jurgen SinaCM2004 11, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
21Klevi QefalijaCM2003 12, df=yes20212025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system190
22Ardit DeliuCM1997 10, df=yes20222023 LiepājaFree301
27Ardit HilaCM1993 1, df=yes20222023 KukësiFree296
29Nicollas GustavoCM2004 4, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
45Alen LutajCM2004 11, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
55Hajrulla TolaCM2004 7, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system10
66Danilo BajraktariCM2004 7, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system10
88Alkejd AjaziCM2004 1, df=yes20232025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
99Erlind QehajaCM2004 6, df=yes20232025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
Forwards
7Elvi BerishaLW1999 3, df=yes20222025 Skënderbeu Korçë€66k160
9Florent HasaniRW1997 3, df=yes20222024 Gyirmót GyőrFree3416
14Rimal HaxhiuRW1999 3, df=yes20232024 Apolonia FierFree172
17Aldi GjumsiRW/LW2002 3, df=yes20202025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system471
24Serxhio TafaST2003 3, df=yes20222025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system00
30Dijar NikqiST2004 10, df=yes20212025 Tirana U-21FreeFrom Youth system384
77Kristal AbazajLW1996 7, df=yes20232024 İstanbulsporFree145
98PatrickST1998 5, df=yes20222023 Admira Wacker MödlingFree226

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePos.Nat.NameFromFeeRef.
2 June 2022 [1]
8 June 2022 [2]
12 June 2022 [3]
30 June 2022 [4]
15 July 2022 [5]
9 August 2022 [6]
18 August 2022 [7]
25 August 2022 €66k [8]
27 August 2022 [9]
1 September 2022 [10]
10 January 2023 [11]
22 January 2023 [12]
31 January 2023 [13]

Transfers out

DatePos.Nat.NameToFeeRef.
2 June 2022 Released [14]
10 June 2022 Released [15]
12 June 2022 Released [16]
14 June 2022 Released [17]
1 July 2022 Retired Released [18]
1 July 2022 €120k [19]
1 July 2022 Unattached Released
2 August 2022 €250k [20]
16 August 2022 Released [21]
22 August 2022 €500k [22]
30 August 2022 Unattached Released
4 January 2023 Released [23]
11 January 2023 Released [24]
12 January 2023 Released [25]
13 January 2023 Released [26]
23 January 2023 Released [27]
24 January 2023 €550k [28]
31 January 2023 €150k [29]

Loans out

DatePos.Nat.NameToDate untilRef.
14 July 2022 30 June 2023 [30]
11 August 2022 30 June 2023
31 January 2023 30 June 2023 [31]

Competitions

Albanian Supercup

See main article: 2022 Albanian Supercup.

Albanian Superliga

See main article: 2022–23 Kategoria Superiore.

Matches

Albanian Cup

See main article: 2022–23 Albanian Cup.

UEFA Champions League

See main article: 2022–23 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round.

First qualifying round

UEFA Europa Conference League

See main article: 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying phase and play-off round.

Second qualifying round

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Tirana bën goditjen e parë në merkato, bardheblutë afrojnë mesfushorin që i dha fund me Teutën. OFFICIAL/ Tirana makes their first move in the transfer window, the Blue and Whites sign the midfielder that left Teuta . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 2 June 2022. 2 June 2022.
  2. Web site: VIDEOLAJM/ Tirana bën goditjen e dytë, firmos me sulmuesin e përfaqësueses së Kosovës. OFFICIAL/ Tirana makes their second move, sign with the striker of Kosova. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 8 June 2022. 8 June 2022.
  3. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Tjetër përforcim për mesfushën e Tiranës, vjen futbollisti që u shpall kampion me Partizanin. OFFICIAL/ Another player to strengthen Tirana's midfield, they sign the footballer that became champion with Partizani . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 12 June 2022. 13 June 2022.
  4. Web site: VIDEO/ Vjen dhe zyrtarizimi, Tirana prezanton goditjen e radhës të kësaj merkatoje. VIDEO/ It's official, Tirana presents their next signing of the transfer window . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 30 June 2022. 30 June 2022.
  5. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Konfirmohet lajmi i “Panorama Sport”, Tirana firmos me ish-mbrojtësin e Kastriotit (VIDEO). OFFICIAL/ "Panorama Sport" breaking news is confirmed, Tirana sign with the ex-defender of Kastrioti. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 15 July 2022. 15 July 2022.
  6. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Konfirmohet lajmi i “Panorama Sport”, ish-futbollisti i Partizanit firmos me Tiranën. OFFICIAL/ News broken by "Panorama Sport" now confirmed, ex-footballer of Partizan signs with Tirana . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 9 August 2022. 9 August 2022.
  7. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Konfirmohet lajmi i “Panorama Sport”, Tirana prezanton sulmuesin brazilian (VIDEO). OFFICIAL/ News broken by "Panorama Sport" now confirmed, Tirana present Brazilian striker . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 18 August 2022. 18 August 2022.
  8. Web site: Zyrtare: Tirana përforcon sulmin, Elvi Berisha kthehet në shtëpi. Official: Tirana strengthens their attack, Elvi Berisha returns home. Albanian. Oversport. 25 August 2022. 25 August 2022.
  9. Web site: Zyrtare/ Deliu transferohet në kryeqytet, Tirana e prezanton me një video interesante. Official/ Deliu transfers to the capital, Tirana present him with an interesting video. Albanian. ABCnews. 27 August 2022. 27 August 2022.
  10. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Konfirmohet lajmi i “Panorama Sport”, Tirana prezanton goditjen e bujshme në mbrojtje. OFFICIAL/ News broken by "Panorama Sport" now confirmed, Tirana presents their big signing in defense . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 1 September 2022. 1 September 2022.
  11. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Tirana fiton derbin me Partizanin në merkato, vjen firma me mesfushorin e njohur. Official/ Tirana wins the derby against Partizani in the transfer window, they sign with known midfielder. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 10 January 2023. 10 January 2023.
  12. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Një “kristal” për Tiranën, kampionët prezantojnë Abazajn me video interesante. Official/ A "crystal" for Tirana, the Champions present Abazaj with an interrsting video. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 22 January 2023. 22 January 2023.
  13. Web site: U largua nga Kukësi dhe firmosi me Tiranën, futbollisti 23-vjeçar prezantohet me fanellën bardheblu (VIDEO). He left Kukësi and signed with Tirana, 23 year old footballer is presented with the blued and white jersey. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 31 January 2023. 31 January 2023.
  14. Web site: Erion Hoxhallari vine de la Tirana să întărească defensiva UTA-ei. Erion Hoxhallari comes from Tirana to strengthen UTA's defense . Romanian. ARQ. 2 June 2022. 2 June 2022.
  15. Web site: Pak ditë pasi nisi stërvitjen, mesfushori lajmëron largimin nga Tirana. A few days after he started training, midfielder announces he is leaving Tirana . Albanian. Supersport. 10 June 2022. 13 June 2022.
  16. Web site: FOTO/ Tirana zyrtarizon largimin e Hotit, zbulohet klubi që kërkon fantazistin kosovar. Tirana officially announce Hoti's departure, this team wants the Kosovar midfielder . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 12 June 2022. 13 June 2022.
  17. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Nuk gjeti hapësirat e mjaftueshme në skuadër, Tirana njofton largimin e sulmuesit. OFFICIAL/ He couldn't get enough minutes, Tirana announce striker's departure. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 14 June 2022. 14 June 2022.
  18. Web site: E kaluara dhe tashmë e ardhmja e Tiranës, Gentian Muça emërohet në detyrën e re te bardheblutë. The past and now the future of Tirana, Gentian Muça is given a new position at the White and Blues. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 1 August 2022. 1 August 2022.
  19. Web site: Vjen zyrtarizimi, lojtarët që u shpallën kampion me Tiranën prezantohen te klubi ukrainas. It's confirmed the players that became champions with Tirana are now presented at the Ukrainian club. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 23 August 2022. 23 August 2022.
  20. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Tirana konfirmon shitjen e mesfushorit te klubi ukrainas (VIDEO). OFFICIAL/ Tirana announces the sale of the midfielder to the Ukrainian club. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 2 August 2022. 2 August 2022.
  21. Web site: EKSKLUZIVE/ Sulmuesi i jep “lamtumirën” Tiranës: E mbylla me bardheblutë, do të iki në…. EXCLUSIVE/ Stiker says "goodbye" to Tirana:I have ended with the Blue and Whites, I will go to.... Albanian. Panorama Sport. 16 August 2022. 16 August 2022.
  22. Web site: FOTO/ E konfirmon dhe vetë Tirana, Taulant Seferi i jep lamtumirën bardhebluve. PHOTO/ Tirana confirms, Taulant Serferi says goodbye to the Blue and Whites. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 22 August 2022. 22 August 2022.
  23. Web site: EKSKLUZIVE/ Pas dy viteve në klub, Realf Zhivanaj largohet nga Tirana. EXCLUSIVE/ After two years at the club, Realf Zhivanaj leaves Tirana. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 4 January 2023. 4 January 2023.
  24. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Një tjetër largim nga Tirana, mbrojtësi i ardhur në verë i jep lamtumirën bardhebluve. OFFICIAL/ Another departure from Tirana, the defender that signed in the summer gives his goodbye to the /blue and Whites. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 11 January 2023. 11 January 2023.
  25. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Nga Tirana në Superligën e Kosovës, mbrojtësi nënshkruan për tri vite me klubin e ri. OFFICIAL/ From Tirana to the Kosovar Superliga, defender signs for three years for his new club. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 12 January 2023. 12 January 2023.
  26. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Kallaku i jep lamtumirën Tiranës dhe ndërron skuadër në Superiore. OFFICIAL/ Kallaku says goodbye to Tirana and changes team in the Superiore. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 13 January 2023. 13 January 2023.
  27. Web site: Osmani e “kërcënoi” me gjobë, Tirana i jep lamtumirën Vesel Limajt me një “story”. Osmani "threatened" a fine, Tirana announce the release of Vesel Limaj with a "story". Albanian. Panorama Sport. 23 January 2023. 23 January 2023.
  28. Web site: “Erdha i thjeshtë dhe largohem kampion”, Redon Xhixha i jep lamtumirën Tiranës: Shpresoj që rrugët tona të bashkohen përsëri. "I arrived as a simple player, aI am leaving a champion," Redon Xhixha says goodbye to Tirana: I hope our roads cross again. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 24 January 2023. 24 January 2023.
  29. Web site: Kampionët e Shqipërisë mbeten pa kapiten, Marsel Ismajlgeci kalon në Bosnjë. Albanian Champions are without a captain, Marsel Ismajlgeci transfers to Bosnia. Albanian. Report TV. 31 January 2023. 31 January 2023.
  30. Web site: Në stol me Tiranën në Champions, mesfushori transferohet në klubin e Kategorisë së Parë. On Tirana's bench for the Champions League, midfielder is loaned to club in the First Category . Albanian. Panorama Sport. 14 July 2022. 19 July 2022.
  31. Web site: ZYRTARE/ Klubi kuqezi godet në merkato, prezanton 5 lojtarë nga kampionati shqiptar. OFFICIAL/ Red and black club makes moves in the transfer window, they present 5 players from the Albanian league. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 9 February 2023. 9 February 2023.