Ardin Dallku Explained

Ardin Dallku
Birth Date:1 November 1994
Birth Place:Vushtrri, FR Yugoslavia
Height:1.84 m
Currentclub:Dukagjini
Clubnumber:44
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Prishtina
Youthyears2:2012–2016
Youthclubs2:Vorskla Poltava
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Vorskla Poltava
Caps1:59
Goals1:2
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Shkëndija
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Gjilani
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–
Clubs4:Dukagjini
Caps4:100
Goals4:5
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:Kosovo
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:14 October 2018

Ardin Dallku (born 1 November 1994) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Kosovan club Dukagjini.

Club career

Vorskla Poltava

On 10 January 2012, Dallku signed to Ukrainian club Vorskla Poltava.[1] On 1 July 2016, he promoted to the first team and on 10 December 2016, he made his debut in a 0–1 away win against Volyn Lutsk after being named in the starting line-up.[2]

Shkëndija

On 24 October 2019, Dallku signed a precontract with Macedonian First Football League club Shkëndija and this transfer would become legally effective in January 2020.[3] On 1 March 2020, he made his debut in a 4–1 home win against Makedonija Gjorče Petrov after being named in the starting line-up.[4]

International career

On 28 August 2017, Dallku received a call-up from Kosovo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Croatia and Finland.[5] On 13 November 2017, he making his debut with Kosovo in friendly match against Latvia after being named in the starting line-up.

Personal life

Dallku was born in Vushtrri, Kosovo and is the son of former Yugoslavia international Sabit Dallku and is the younger brother of former Albania international Armend Dallku. He holds Kosovan, Albanian,[6] and Serbian passports.[7]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vorskla Poltava2016–1712000120
2017–18211309[8] 0331
2018–19151105[9] 03[10] 0241
Total4824050120692
Shkëndija2019–20Macedonian First Football League200020
2020–21000000
Total200020
Gjilani2020–21Football Superleague of Kosovo000000
Total000000
Career total5024050120712

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Kosovo
201710
201810
Total20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dallku believes in success of his brother. FC Vorskla Poltava. 10 January 2012. 1 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170809172052/http://www.vorskla.com.ua/en/news/view-4427.html. 9 August 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Volyn (0:1) Vorskla. FC Vorskla Poltava. 10 December 2016. 1 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170706035713/http://www.vorskla.com.ua/en/news/view-8347.html. 6 July 2017. dead.
  3. News: Shkëndija firmos parakontratë me Ardin Dallkun. Shkëndija signed a precontract with Ardin Dallku. KF Shkëndija me kënaqësi konfirmon gjetjen e akordit të bashkëpunimit me mbrojtësin kosovar Ardin Dallku. Në fakt, është një lëvizje që do të hyjë në fuqi në mënyrë juridike në janar të vitit të ardhshëm kur futbollisti 24 vjeçarë do të fitojë të drejtë loje. Albanian. KF Shkëndija. 24 October 2019.
  4. News: Report/Shkëndija 4–1 Makedonija GP. Debutuan në ndeshje zyrtare me kuqezinjtë Dallku dhe Neto. Albanian. KF Shkëndija. 1 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Bunjaku announces the list, Ardin Dallku new coming. Football Federation of Kosovo. 28 August 2017. 31 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830192023/http://www.ffk-kosova.com/en/?p=11773. 30 August 2017. dead.
  6. Web site: Nishani u jep pasaportën shqiptare 13 sportistëve kosovarë. Albanian. Gazeta Dita. 30 July 2013. 1 May 2017. 9 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609130513/http://www.gazetadita.al/nishani-u-jep-pasaporten-shqiptare-13-sportisteve-kosovare/. dead.
  7. Web site: Çudia me vëllezërit Dallku, shtetësi e mbiemra të ndryshëm. Albanian. Panorama Sport. 8 March 2014.
  8. All appearance(s) in Ukrainian Premier League's championship round
  9. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  10. All appearance(s) in Ukrainian Premier League's relegation round