Mario Teqja Explained

Mario Teqja
Birth Date:20 May 1996
Birth Place:Durrës, Albania
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Erzeni Shijak
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:2011–2015
Youthclubs1:Shkëndija Tiranë
Years1:2015–
Clubs1:Erzeni Shijak
Caps1:91
Goals1:5
Club-Update:10 November 2019
Nationalteam-Update:20:27, 14 May 2017 (UTC)

Mario Teqja (born 20 May 1996) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Albanian club Erzeni Shijak and the Albania national under-21 football team.

Club career

Early career

Teqja start his youth career with Shkëndija Tiranë at age of 15 and in 2015 he moved to Erzeni Shijak.[1] Regarded as one of the most promising players in his role in Albania, Teqja is currently sought after by many European clubs such as: Inter Milan, Ludogorets and the Young Boys of Switzerland.

Mario Teqja leads his new club KS Egnatia to promotion on Superliga during the season 2020–2021. Together with his former teammate Orian Xhemalaj at Erzeni Shijak they showed up high physical condition and determination in defense.

International career

Teqja received his first international call up at the Albania national under-21 football team by coach Alban Bushi for a gathering between 14 and 17 May 2017 with most of the players selected from Albanian championships.[2]

Career statistics

Club

[1]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupEurope[3] Other[4] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2020
2020
Total4040
20120221
24220262
10020120
Total54360603
Career total58360643

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mario Teqja profile. FSHF.org. Albanian. 4 January 2018.
  2. http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/grumbullohet-kombetarja-u-21-alban-bushi-ben-publike-listen/ Grumbullohet Kombëtarja U-21, Alban Bushi bën publike listën
  3. Including continental competitions, such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
  4. Including other competitions, such as Albanian Supercup