Ditmar Bicaj Explained

Ditmar Bicaj
Birth Date:1989 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Tiranë, Albania
Height:1.93 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Burreli (manager)
Youthyears1:2000–2006
Youthclubs1:Dinamo Tirana
Years1:2006–2008
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2009
Caps2:20
Goals2:1
Years3:2009–2010
Clubs3:Tirana
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2010–2014
Caps4:92
Goals4:6
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:Tractor Sazi
Caps5:10
Goals5:1
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Partizani
Caps6:23
Goals6:1
Years7:2016–2017
Clubs7:Vllaznia
Caps7:29
Goals7:0
Years8:2017–2018
Clubs8:Flamurtari
Caps8:25
Goals8:3
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Teuta
Caps9:26
Goals9:3
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Bylis
Caps10:16
Goals10:0
Years11:2020–2021
Caps11:10
Goals11:0
Years12:2021–2023
Caps12:79
Goals12:0
Nationalyears1:2005–2006
Nationalteam1:Albania U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008–2009
Nationalteam2:Albania U20
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2007–2010
Nationalteam3:Albania U21
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2010–2011
Nationalteam4:Albania
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalcaps4:1
Manageryears1:2024–

Ditmar Bicaj (born 26 February 1989) is an Albanian coach professional coach for Burreli in Kategoria e Parë.

He started his career at Dinamo Tirana, before representing Tirana, Skënderbeu Korçë and Kukësi in Albania, as well as Belasitsa Petrich and Tractor Sazi in Bulgaria and Iran respectively.

Club career

Early career

Bicaj started his career in with his home town club, Dinamo Tirana at a very young age. After some impressive displays in the Albanian Superliga he attracted the attention of foreign clubs, one of those clubs was Belasitsa Petrich in Bulgaria. Bicaj signed a three-year deal with the Bulgarian club in the summer of 2008. The contract should have kept the Albanian at the Tsar Samuil Stadium until 2011. After the club was relegated he moved back to Albania at the champions of the country KF Tirana.

Skënderbeu Korçë

In July 2010, Bicaj signed for Skënderbeu Korçë. He went on to play for four seasons, winning four national championships.

Tractor Sazi

On 14 July 2014, Bicaj joined with Iranian team Tractor Sazi, signing a contract until 2016.[1]

Partizani Tirana

On 9 June 2015, Bicaj returned in Albania and joined Partizani Tirana on a one-year contract.[2] During his presentation, he said that Partizani was the right choice, adding that he would give his best to reach the club's goals.[3]

Vllaznia Shkodër

On 1 August 2016, Bicaj completed a move to Vllaznia Shkodër by signing a one-year deal.[4]

Flamurtari Vlorë

On 6 June 2017, Bicaj joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Flamurtari Vlorë by signing a contract until 2017–18 season.[5] He scored his first goal for the team on 22 October in the matchday 7 of Albanian Superliga, a late header against Kamza at home which brought Flamurtari to winning ways after three consecutive draws.[6] He was on the score-sheet again on 16 November, netting against his old team Skënderbeu Korçë in a 1–1 home win which ended the latter winning streak of 7 consecutive victories.[7] He didn't celebrate as a sign of respect, which initially created confusion among his teammates.[8] He finished the season with 25 league appearances, scoring 3 goals, his highest tally since 2012–13 season, as the team ended up in 6th place.[9] On 31 May 2018, Bicaj confirmed that he will not be playing for Flamurtari in the next season, instead opting for a move outside Albania.[10]

Teuta Durrës

On 30 July 2018, Teuta Durrës announced to have signed Bicaj on a one-year contract, reuniting him with his former teammate Bledi Shkëmbi, now as team manager.[11]

International career

He made his senior debut on 2 June 2010 in Albania's 1–0 win over Andorra at Qemal Stafa Stadium, where Bicaj entered as a substitute in the last moments.[12] [13]

Career statistics

Club

[14] [15] [16]

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dinamo Tirana2006–07Albanian Superliga100010
2007–08000010
Total100010
Belasitsa Petrich2008–09A Group20100201
Tirana2009–10Albanian Superliga140300[17] 00[18] 0170
2007–081010
Total140301000180
Skënderbeu Korçë2010–11Albanian Superliga23030260
2011–12190802[19] 010300
2012–13245712010346
2013–14271702[20] 010371
Total93625160301277
Kukësi[21] 2014–15Albanian Superliga2020
Tractor Sazi2014–15Persian Gulf Pro League101000[22] 0101
Partizani Tirana2015–16Albanian Superliga2311020261
Vllaznia Shkodër2016–17Albanian Superliga29040330
Flamurtari Vlorë2017–18Albanian Superliga25350303
Teuta Durrës2018–19Albanian Superliga000000
Career total215123811103027713

International

Honours

Dinamo Tirana[14]
Skënderbeu Korçë[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bicaj braktis Kukësin dhe firmos në Iran. Bicaj abandon Kukësi and signs in Iran. Panorama Sport. Albanian. Llazi Saro. 15 July 2014. 5 August 2018.
  2. News: Tjetër goditje e Partizanit, firmos me Ditmar Bicajn. Another strike of Partizani, signs with Ditmar Bicaj. Super Sport Albania. Albanian. Andi Deçka. 9 June 2015. 2 August 2016. 10 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910191757/http://www.supersport.al/tjeter-goditje-e-partizanit-firmos-me-ditmar-bicajn/. dead.
  3. News: Firmos Ditmar Bicaj: Partizani zgjedhja e duhur, shpresoj të jem këmbë mbarë!. Ditmar Bicaj signs: Partizani the right choice, i hope i start well!. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 11 June 2015. 6 June 2017.
  4. News: Vllaznia bën goditjen e merkatos, firmos me Ditmar Bicajn. Vllaznia makes the transfer market's hit, signs with Ditmar Bicaj. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 1 August 2016. 2 August 2016.
  5. News: Zyrtare / Flamurtari bën përforcimin e parë, firmos mbrojtësi Ditmar Bicaj. Official / Flamurtari makes the first reinforcement, the defender Ditmar Bicaj signs. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 6 June 2017. 6 June 2017.
  6. News: Mjafton një gol i Bicajt, Flamurtari mposht Kamzën dhe mban vendin e tretë. Bicaj's goal is enough, Flamurtari defeats Kamza and keeps the third place. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 22 October 2017. 22 October 2017.
  7. News: S’ka fitues në Vlorë, shënojnë 2-ish, Skënderbeu ruan pathyeshmërinë. There is no winner in Vlorë, 2 ex's scores, Skënderbeu remain undefeated. SuperSport Albania. Albanian. Sotir Kora. 16 November 2017. 16 November 2017.
  8. News: Bicaj: Arbitrat i kemi çdo ndeshje kundër, shokët nuk po e kuptonin pse nuk festoja golin. Bicaj: The referees are against us every match, teammates didn't understand why I wasn't celebrating the goal. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 16 November 2017. 16 November 2017.
  9. News: RENDITJA/ Skënderbeu kampion, Vllaznia e Lushnja në "greminë". Shikoni tabelën përfundimtare. RANKING/ Skënderbeu champion, Vllaznia and Lushnja in "abyss". See the eventual table. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 23 May 2018. 24 May 2018.
  10. News: Bicaj drejt Azerbajxhanit, shpall "divorcin" me Flamurtarin. Bicaj towards Azerbaijan, announces "divorce" with Flamurtari. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 1 June 2018. 1 June 2018.
  11. Web site: Bicaj vendos të ardhmen, Teuta konfirmon marrëveshjen me mbrojtësin. Bicaj decides for the future, Teuta confirms the deal with the defender. Telesport.al. Albanian. Alfred Lleshi. 30 July 2018. 5 August 2018.
  12. Web site: Albania vs. Andorra 1 – 0. Soccerway. 2 June 2010. 2 August 2016.
  13. Web site: Shqipëria mposht Andorrën. Albania defeats Andorra. Telegraf.com. Albanian. 2 June 2010. 2 August 2016.
  14. Web site: Albania – D. Bicaj – Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway. 6 June 2017.
  15. News: Football : Ditmar Bicaj. Football Database. 6 June 2017.
  16. News: Stats and profile. Scoresway. 6 June 2017.
  17. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  18. Appearance in Albanian Supercup
  19. All appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  20. Zero appearances in UEFA Champions League, two in UEFA Europa League
  21. Bicaj joined Kukesi only for the team's UEFA Europa League campaign
  22. All appearance(s) in AFC Champions League