Enea Koliçi Explained

Enea Koliçi
Fullname:Enea Koliçi
Birth Date:1986 2, df=yes
Height:1.90 m
Currentclub:Ballkani
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2004–2006
Years1:2006–2009
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:2010–2011
Caps3:22
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Panserraikos
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Flamurtari Vlorë
Caps5:32
Goals5:0
Years6:2013–2014
Caps6:12
Goals6:0
Years7:2014–2015
Caps7:8
Goals7:0
Years8:2015–2018
Clubs8:Kukësi
Caps8:91
Goals8:0
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Flamurtari Vlorë
Caps9:32
Goals9:0
Years10:2019–2020
Caps10:26
Goals10:0
Years11:2020–2023
Clubs11:Gjilani
Caps11:100
Goals11:1
Years12:2023–
Clubs12:Ballkani
Caps12:32
Goals12:0
Nationalyears1:2007–2009
Nationalteam1:Albania U21
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:1 August 2013

Enea Koliçi (born 13 February 1986) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ballkani.

Koliçi started his career in Iraklis' youth squads. He also played for Olympiacos Volou, Odysseas Kordeliou, Panserraikos and Flamurtari Vlorë before returning to Iraklis in the summer of 2013.

He has also been capped with Albania under-21 team.

Club career

Early career

He began his career with Iraklis and was loaned out to Beta Ethniki club Olympiacos Volou in January 2009. Since January 2010 is playing for Olympiacos Volou after being released from Iraklis Thessaloniki FC. He was released by Olympiacos Volou in the summer of 2010 and he ended up in the 4th tier club Odysseas Kordeliou.[1] On 10 June 2011, he signed for Panserraikos on a free transfer.[2]

Flamurtari Vlorë

In January 2012, Koliçi returned to his country and joined Albanian Superliga outfit Flamurtari Vlorë as a free agent, signing until the end of the season. He made his first ever Albanian Superliga appearance on 11 February in the away match against Kamza, keeping a clean sheet as Flamuratri won 1–0.[3] Following the debut, he became first choice in goal and retained his spot until the end of the season, collecting 19 appearances, including 13 in league, as Flamurtari finished 4th in league, qualifying in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, and was eliminated in the semi-finals of Albanian Cup by Tirana.

He made his European debut with the team on 5 July 2012 in the first leg against Honvéd.[4] He also played in the returning leg on 12th, as Flamurtari suffered another defeat and was eliminated the aggregate 3–0.[5] Three days later, Koliçi agreed a contract extension, signing until June 2013.[6]

Return to Iraklis

On 1 August 2013 he signed a two-year contract with Iraklis.[7] He had to wait until 26 January of the following year to make his return debut, where he kept a clean sheet in an away win against Anagennisi Giannitsa.[8]

Olympiacos Volou

On 24 July 2014 Koliçi signed for Olympiacos Volou.[9] He made his competitive debut on 12 October 2014 in the 0–2 home defeat to Zakynthos.[10] During the course of 2014–15 season, Koliçi shared his spot with Alexandros Kasmeridis and Dimitris Rizos, and finished the season with only 8 league appearances, failing to keep a clean sheet.

Kukësi

On 24 August 2015, Koliçi completed a transfer to Albanian Superliga side Kukësi by agreeing a one-year deal after initially refused to be on trial.[11] He spent the first part of the season as Ervis Koçi's backup, and was used only in Albanian Cup where he made his debut in the first round against Naftëtari Kuçovë.[12] His league debut would come later on 5 March of the following year in Kukësi's defeat of Vllaznia in Shkodër, entering in the 5th minute in place of injured Koçi.[13] Koliçi retained his spot until the end of the season, making 13 league appearances, in addition 8 in Albanian Cup, including one in final where Kukësi defeated Laçi on penalties.[14]

Koliçi started his second Kukësi season on 30 June 2016 in first leg of UEFA Europa League first qualifying round against Rudar which ended in a 1–1 home draw.[15] He kept a clean sheet in the returning leg as Kukësi progressed to the second round with the 2–1 aggregate.[16] Kukësi then was eliminated in the second round by Austria Wien with the aggregate 5–1. On 5 August 2016, he extended his contract for another year.[17] Later on 24 August, Koliçi begun the domestic season by playing in the 2016 Albanian Supercup against Skënderbeu Korçë, where Kukësi emerged victorious at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, aiding the club to win its first ever Albanian Supercup trophy.[18]

Koliçi played 28 league games during the 2017–18 season; he lost his starting place to Stivi Frashëri in mid-March 2018 following the arrival of manager Peter Pacult. He played his 100th Albanian Superliga match on 28 February in the 2–2 home draw against Skënderbeu Korçë.[19]

On 6 July 2017, Koliçi was not included in the UEFA Champions League squad for the first qualifying round tie versus Malta's Valletta.[20] The following day he announced to have terminated the contract with the club and becoming a free agent.[21]

Return to Flamurtari Vlorë

On 26 July 2018, Koliçi signed a one-year contract with Flamurtari, returning in Vlorë after five years.[22]

Skënderbeu Korçë

In August 2019, Koliçi joined Skënderbeu Korçë as a free agent on a contract for the 2019–20 season.[23] He made his debut in the opening championship week against his former side Flamurtari Vlorë on 24 August, keeping a clean-sheet in a 1–0 win at home.[24]

Gjilani

On 29 July 2020, Koliçi joined Football Superleague of Kosovo side Gjilani, on a two-year contract.[25]

Ballkani

In July 2023, Koliçi joined Football Superleague of Kosovo side Ballkani.[26]

International career

Koliçi has made 12 appearances for Albania under-21 squad. He was part of the team in the qualifiers of 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[27] After remaining on the bench in the first two matches, Koliçi was handed his debut on 8 September 2007 in the match against Croatia where he kept a clean sheet in an eventual 1–0 win.[28] He second appearance came in the next match against Azerbaijan as Albania didn't get more than a 1–1 draw at Baku.[29] Koliçi finished the campaign by making 7 appearances as Albania finished Group 1 in 4th position, failing thus to qualify for the main tournament.[30]

He received his first senior call up at Albania senior team for the friendly match against Georgia on 10 June 2009, where he featured in the game but was an unused substitute for the entire match.[31]

Koliçi returned to the national team after eight years in October 2017 to replace the injured Thomas Strakosha for the final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches versus Spain and Italy.[32] He was placed as the third goalkeeper and remained on the bench in both matches.[33]

Career statistics

Club

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Iraklis2006–07Superleague Greece0000
2007–08
2008–09
Total0000
Olympiacos Volou2008–09Beta Ethniki4040
2009–109010100
Total13010140
Odysseas Kordelio2010–11Delta Ethniki220220
Panserraikos2011–12Football League Greece001010
Flamurtari Vlorë2011–12Albanian Superliga13060190
2012–13190702[34] 0280
Total32013020470
Iraklis2013–14Football League Greece12000120
Olympiacos Volou2014–15Football League Greece8040120
Kukësi2015–16Albanian Superliga13080210
2016–1735000401[35] 0400
2017–18280102[36] 010320
Total770906020930
Kukësi B2015–16Albanian Second Division1010
Flamurtari Vlorë2018–19Albanian Superliga32030350
Skënderbeu Korçë2019–20Albanian Superliga100010
Career total197031080202380

Honours

Club

Kukësi

Individual

February 2017[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: gazzetta.gr. el:Απέκτησε Κολίτσι το Κορδελιό . http://www.gazzetta.gr/thessaloniki/item/100669-%CE%91%CF%80%CE%AD%CE%BA%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B5-%CE%9A%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%9A%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%B4%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%8C. Greek.
  2. Web site: sport24.gr. el:Στον Πανσερραϊκό Παϊζάνος και Κολίτσι. http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/Panserraikos/ston_panserraiko_paizanos_kai_kolitsi.1102472.html. Greek.
  3. News: Kamza vs. Flamurtari 0 – 1. Soccerway. 11 February 2012. 24 June 2017.
  4. News: Flamurtari 0-1 Honvéd. UEFA.com. 5 July 2012. 24 June 2017.
  5. News: Honvéd 2-0 Flamurtari. UEFA.com. 12 July 2012. 24 June 2017.
  6. News: Kërkoi 80 mijë €, gjysmat paradhënie: Pero Pejiç nuk rinovon me Flamurtarin. Wanted 80 thousand €, half of them down payment: Pero Pejić don't renew with Flamurtari. Panorama Sport. Albanian. Ermal Sika. 15 July 2012. 24 June 2017.
  7. News: Iraklis FC official website . el:Ξανά στον ΗΡΑΚΛΗ ο Κολίτσης . http://www.fciraklis.gr/nea/press/item/606-%CE%BE%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%B7%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7-%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82 . Greek . 1 August 2013 . 1 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130803210655/http://www.fciraklis.gr/nea/press/item/606-%CE%BE%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%B7%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7-%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82 . 3 August 2013.
  8. Web site: BlueArena.gr. el:Το τρένο του Γκιγιέρμο δεν σταμάτησε ούτε στα Γιαννιτσά. http://www.bluearena.gr/index.php/podosfairo/iraklis-podosfairo/25038-to-treno-toy-guigiermo-den-stamatise-oyte-sta-giannitsa. Greek. 26 January 2014. 30 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140129034355/http://bluearena.gr/index.php/podosfairo/iraklis-podosfairo/25038-to-treno-toy-guigiermo-den-stamatise-oyte-sta-giannitsa. 29 January 2014.
  9. Web site: http://www.paeolympiakosvoloufc.gr/index.php/news2013/item/2830-ypegrapsan-kolitsis-margaritis-kai-diamantopoulos.html. el:Υπέγραψαν Κολίτσης, Μαργαρίτης και Διαμαντόπουλος. 23 July 2014. 24 July 2014. Greek. Olympiacos Volou FC.
  10. News: Olympiakos Volou vs. Zakynthos 0 – 2. Soccerway. 12 October 2014. 30 June 2017.
  11. News: Kukësi merr Koliqin për portën. Kukësi takes Koliqi for the goal. Sportal.al. Albanian. 25 August 2015. 24 June 2017.
  12. News: Asnjë surprizë në Kupën e Shqipërisë. No surprise in Albanian Cup. Shekulli.com.al. Albanian. 30 September 2015. 24 June 2017.
  13. News: Sërish Hasani, Kukësi mund Vllazninë. Hasani again, Kukësi defeats Vllaznia. SuperSport Albania. Albanian. 5 March 2017. 24 June 2017.
  14. News: Kukesi fiton Kupën e Shqipërisë. Kukësi wins Albanian Cup. SuperSport Albania. Albanian. Andi Deçka. 22 May 2016. 23 May 2016. 24 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160524065356/http://www.supersport.al/kukesi-fiton-kupen-e-shqiperise/. dead.
  15. News: Kukësi vs. Rudar 1 – 1. Soccerway. 30 June 2016. 30 June 2017.
  16. News: Rudar vs. Kukësi 0 – 1. Soccerway. 7 July 2016. 30 June 2017.
  17. News: Rinovime të njëpasnjëshme në Kukës, firmos edhe portieri Koliçi. Consecutive renewals in Kukës, goalkeeper Koliçi signs. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 5 August 2016. 30 June 2017.
  18. News: Kukësi mposht Skënderbeun, fiton Superkupën e Shqipërisë (VIDEO). Kukësi defeats Skënderbeu, wins the Albanian Supercup. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 24 August 2016. 24 August 2016.
  19. Web site: Kukësi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë 2 – 2. Soccerway. 28 February 2018. 8 July 2018.
  20. News: Kukësi shpall listën Champions, Koliçi mbetet jashtë. Kukësi announces the Champions list, Koliçi remains out. Sport Ekspres. Albanian. 6 July 2018. 8 July 2018.
  21. News: Zyrtare, portieri largohet nga Kukësi pas 3 vitesh. Now it's official, the goalkeeper flees from Kukësi after 3 years. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 7 July 2018. 8 July 2018.
  22. Web site: Enea Koliçi firmos në Vlorë, Flamurtari zyrtarizon portierin. Enea Koliçi signs in Vlorë, Flamurtari formalizes the goalkeeper. VIPSport.al. Albanian. 26 July 2018. 25 August 2019.
  23. News: Skënderbeu zyrtarizon dy firmat e para, përforcim në portë e mbrojtje. Skënderbeu formalizes the first two signatures, reinforcement in goal and defence. VIPSport.al. Albanian. 8 August 2019. 25 August 2019.
  24. Web site: VIDEO/ Goli në frymën e fundit, Skënderbeu i falet Gripshit. Video/ Goal in the last breath, Skënderbeu pays tribute to Gripshi. Panorama Sport. Albanian. 24 August 2019. 25 August 2019.
  25. News: Zyrtare: Gjilani transferon portierin Enea Koliçi. Official: Gjilani transfers goalkeeper Enea Koliçi. Albanian. Telegrafi. 29 July 2020.
  26. Web site: Zyrtare: Ballkani prezanton portierin Enea Koliçi. Official: Balkan presents goalkeeper Enea Koliçi. Albanian. Telegrafi. 3 August 2023.
  27. News: Under-21 2009 - History - Albania. UEFA.com. 30 June 2017.
  28. News: Cani cracks Croatian resistance. UEFA.com. 8 September 2007. 30 June 2017.
  29. News: Shoshi steals Azerbaijan's thunder. UEFA.com. Erkin Ibragimov. 17 October 2007. 30 June 2017.
  30. News: Albania and Azerbaijan finish with nothing. UEFA.com. 10 September 2008. 30 June 2017.
  31. Web site: Shqipëria 1-1 Gjeorgjia - Ndeshje. FSHF. 3 October 2017. Albanian.
  32. Web site: Strakosha i dëmtuar, Koliçi në kombëtare. Strakosha injured, Koliçi in the national team. SuperSport Albania. Albanian. Rinald Bregasi. 3 October 2017. 3 October 2017.
  33. Web site: Spain vs. Albania 3 – 0. Soccerway. 6 October 2017. 7 October 2017.
  34. All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  35. Appearance in Albanian Supercup
  36. All appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  37. News: Futbollisti i Kukësit shpallet 'Lojtari i muajit shkurt. Footballer of Kukësi is announced "Player of February". Qiriu.net. Albanian. 2 March 2017. 3 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170303202134/http://qiriu.net/post-28920/. 3 March 2017. dead.