Mirlind Daku Explained

Mirlind Daku
Birth Date:1 January 1998
Birth Place:Gjilan, Kosovo, | height = 1.92 m| position = Forward| currentclub = Rubin Kazan| clubnumber = 10| youthyears1 = –2017| youthclubs1 = Hajvalia| years1 = 2017| clubs1 = Hajvalia| caps1 = 3| goals1 = 0| years2 = 2017–2018| clubs2 = Llapi| caps2 = 45| goals2 = 23| years3 = 2018–2021| clubs3 = Osijek II| caps3 = 15| goals3 = 2| years4 = 2019–2020| clubs4 = → Kukësi (loan)| caps4 = 13| goals4 = 1| years5 = 2020–2021| clubs5 = → Ballkani (loan)| caps5 = 42| goals5 = 35| years6 = 2021–2023| clubs6 = Osijek| caps6 = 12| goals6 = 3| years7 = 2022–2023| clubs7 = → Mura (loan)| caps7 = 49| goals7 = 24| years8 = 2023–| clubs8 = Rubin Kazan| caps8 = 33| goals8 = 14| nationalyears1 = 2017–2020| nationalteam1 = Kosovo U21| nationalcaps1 = 12| nationalgoals1 = 3| nationalyears2 = 2020–2021| nationalteam2 = Kosovo| nationalcaps2 = 5| nationalgoals2 = 0| nationalyears3 = 2023–| nationalteam3 = Albania| nationalcaps3 = 6| nationalgoals3 = 1| club-update = 19 August 2024| nationalteam-update = 19 June 2024}}Mirlind Daku (born 1 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan. At international level, he played for the Kosovo national team in 2020 and 2021, before switching his national allegiance to Albania in 2023.

Club career

Llapi

On 24 January 2017, Daku signed a five-year contract with Football Superleague of Kosovo club Llapi.[1] On 18 February 2017, he made his debut with Llapi in the 2016–17 Kosovar Cup fifth round against Feronikeli after coming on as a 95th-minute substitute in place of Berat Hyseni and scoring his side's second goal during a 4–2 away win after penalties.[2]

Osijek

First season at second team

On 20 July 2018, Daku joined Croatian Second League side Osijek II,[3] on a four-year contract.[4] On 25 August 2018, he made his debut in a 2–2 away draw against Šibenik after being named in the starting line-up.[5] Eight days later, he scored his first goal for Osijek II in his second appearance for the club in a 1–0 home win over Sesvete in Croatian Second League.[6]

Loan at Kukësi

On 24 July 2019, Daku joined Kategoria Superiore side Kukësi, on a season-long loan.[7] On 18 August 2019, he made his debut with Kukësi in the 2019 Albanian Supercup against Partizani Tirana after coming on as a 66th-minute substitute in place of Vasil Shkurtaj.[8] A month later, Daku scored his first goal for Kukësi in his sixth appearance for the club in a 3–1 away win over Shkumbini in Albanian Cup.[9]

Loan at Ballkani

On 11 January 2020, Daku was loaned out to Football Superleague of Kosovo club Ballkani until the end of the 2019–20 season.[10] On 29 February 2020, he made his debut in a 0–0 away draw against Prishtina after coming on as a 59th-minute substitute in place of Artur Magani.[11]

Return from loan as first team player

On 24 June 2021, Daku returned to Croatian First League side Osijek.[12] On 8 August 2021, he made his debut in a 2–1 away win against Hrvatski Dragovoljac after coming on as a 78th-minute substitute in place of Antonio Mance.[13] A day after debut, he signed a four-year contract extension with Osijek.[14] Three days later, Daku made his continental debut in the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round against Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia after coming on as a second-half substitute in place of Yevhen Cheberko.[15] On 15 September 2021, he scored his first goal for Osijek in his fifth appearance for the club in a 3–0 away win over Bednja Beletinec in Croatian Cup.[16]

Loan at Mura

On 7 February 2022, Daku was loaned out to Slovenian PrvaLiga club Mura until the end of the 2021–22 season.[17] Six days later, he made his debut against Bravo after being named in the starting line-up, and assisted his side's two goals during a 2–2 home draw.[18]

After scoring 5 goals in 16 league appearances,[19] his loan was extended for another season in June 2022.[20]

Rubin Kazan

On 11 July 2023, Daku signed a three-year contract with Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan.[21] [22]

International career

Kosovo

On 21 March 2017, Daku received a call-up from the Kosovo national under-21 team for a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against the Republic of Ireland.[23] He made his debut for the side on 9 November, in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Israel, coming on as a 54th-minute substitute in place of Ardit Gashi.[24]

On 22 January 2018, Daku received his first call-up from the Kosovo national senior team for a friendly match against Azerbaijan.[25] The match, however, was cancelled two days later.[26] He won his first cap for Kosovo on 11 November 2020, in a friendly match against Albania, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in place of Florent Hadergjonaj.[27]

Albania

In June 2023, Daku obtained the Albanian passport, making him eligible to play for the Albania national team.[28] On 1 September 2023, he received a call-up from Albania for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Czech Republic and Poland.[29] He made his debut against the former on 7 September, coming on as a second-half substitution in a 1–1 draw.[30] [31]

On 8 June 2024, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[32] On 19 June, after a 2–2 draw with Croatia, he shouted "fuck Macedonia" and "fuck Serbs" with fans using a megaphone at the Volksparkstadion.[33] He later apologized for his actions.[34] However, he was handed a two-game ban following the incident.[35]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hajvalia2016–17Kosovo Superleague30———30
Llapi2016–17Kosovo Superleague15641——197
2017–18Kosovo Superleague301733——3320
Total452374——5227
Osijek II2018–19Croatian Second League152———152
Kukësi (loan)2019–20Kategoria Superiore13121—10162
Ballkani (loan)2019–20Kosovo Superleague8431——115
2020–21Kosovo Superleague343110——3531
Total423541——4636
Osijek2021–22Croatian First League1233110—164
Mura (loan)2021–22Slovenian PrvaLiga16500——165
2022–23Slovenian PrvaLiga33192232—3823
Total49242232—5428
Rubin Kazan2023–24Russian Premier League281050——3310
2024–25Russian Premier League4300——43
Total321350——3713
Career total2111012394210239112

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Kosovo
202010
202140
Total50
Albania
202351
202410
Total61
Career total111

Scores and results list Albania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Daku goal.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Zyrtare: Llapi transferon tre futbollistë (Foto). Official: Llapi transfers three footballers. Skuadra nga Podujeva ka afruar një qendërsulmues dhe dy mesfushor me tipare sulmuese si Mirlind Daku qe vjen nga Hajvalia, Qëndrim Dautaj nga Gjilani dhe Alban Mavriqi nga Drita e Gjilanit. sq. Telegrafi. 31 January 2017.
  2. News: Penalltitë vendosin, Llapi në çerekfinale!. Penalties decide, Llapi in the quarterfinals!. Në kohën shtesë, përsëri të parët në epërsi kaluan llapjanët me golin e Mirlind Dakut, i cili me dinakëri e shfrytëzoi gabimin e Ardian Limanit në mbrojtjen vendase. sq. TopSporti. 18 February 2017.
  3. News: Daku prezantohet te Osijeku: Hap i madh për mua. Daku is presented to Osijek: Great step for me. sq. Telegrafi. 20 July 2018.
  4. News: Zyrtare: Daku transferohet te Osijek, nënshkruan kontratë afatgjate. Official: Daku transferred to Osijek, signs a long-term contract. 20-vjeçari ka arritur marrëveshje me skuadrën e Osijekut dhe ka nënshkruar për 4 vite me skuadrën kroate, ka konfirmuar për Sportin në KTV, drejtori për transferime të jashtme në skuadrën e Llapit, Afrim Ajeti. https://web.archive.org/web/20180720135650/http://futbollikosovar.com/zyrtare-daku-transferohet-te-osijek-nenshkruan-kontrate-afatgjate/20419/superliga/. sq. Futbolli Kosovar. 19 July 2018. 20 July 2018.
  5. Web site: Šibenik vs. Osijek II 2–2. Soccerway. 25 August 2018.
  6. Web site: Osijek II vs. Sesvete 1–0. Soccerway. 2 September 2018.
  7. News: Njoftim i Klubit/Futbollisti i përfaqësueses U-21 së Kosovës huazohet te Kukësi!. Club Announcement/Footballer of Kosovo national U-21 team is loan to Kukësi!. sq. FK Kukësi. 24 July 2019.
  8. News: Super Brajan Braun, Partizani fiton Superkupën e Shqipërisë. Super Brian Brown, Partizan wins the Albanian Supercup. sq. BalkanWeb. 18 August 2019.
  9. Web site: Shkumbini Peqin vs. Kukësi 1–3. Soccerway. 18 September 2019.
  10. News: Ballkani kryen goditjen e madhe, zyrtarizon sulmuesin Mirlind Daku. Ballkani performs the big blow, officiates the attacker Mirlind Daku. sq. Telegrafi. 11 January 2020.
  11. News: Futbollisti i Kombëtares së Kosovës debuton në takimin, Prishtina – Ballkani. The footballer of the Kosovo national team debuts in the match, Prishtina – Ballkani. Në minutën e 59' në lojë për Ballkanin ka hyrë sulmuesi i Kombëtares së Kosovës U-21, Mirlind Daku. Daku ka hyrë në vend të Artur Maganit dhe ka bërë debutimin me fanellën e Ballkanit. sq. Gazeta inFokus. 29 February 2020.
  12. News: Mirlind Daku nis stërvitjet me Osijek. Mirlind Daku starts training with Osijek. sq. Insporti. 24 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Hrvatski Dragovoljac vs. Osijek 1–2. Soccerway. 8 August 2021.
  14. Web site: Daku produžio ugovor. Daku extended his contract. Croatian. NK Osijek. 9 August 2021.
  15. Web site: Osijek vs. CSKA Sofia 1–1. Soccerway. 12 August 2021.
  16. Web site: Bednja vs. Osijek 0–3. Soccerway. 15 September 2021.
  17. Web site: Mirlind Daku je čarno-bejli!. Mirlind Daku is black and white!. sl. NŠ Mura. 7 February 2022.
  18. Web site: Končnica tekme odnesla dva gola prednosti in zmago. The final minutes of the match took away two goals advantage and a victory. sl. NŠ Mura. 13 February 2022. 15 February 2022.
  19. Web site: Mirlind Daku » Club matches . worldfootball.net . 24 June 2022 . en.
  20. Web site: R. Š. . Daku ponovno v črno-belem, iz Fazanerije strupene puščice uperili proti Koutru . Slovenski nogometni portal . 24 June 2022 . sl-SI . 21 June 2022.
  21. Web site: "Рубин" объявил о переходе Мирлинда Даку . sport.tatar-inform.ru . 11 July 2023 . ru-RU . 11 July 2023.
  22. Web site: Новичок "Рубина" Даку выберет игровой номер по результатам голосования болельщиков . sport.business-gazeta.ru . 11 July 2023 . ru . 11 July 2023.
  23. Web site: Lista e futbollistëve të Përfaqësueses U21. List of the players of national U21 team. sq. Football Federation of Kosovo. 21 March 2017.
  24. Web site: Kosovo U21 vs. Israel U21 0–4. Soccerway. 9 November 2017.
  25. News: Lajmi i fundit: Lista e Kosovës kundër Azerbajxhanit. Breaking news: List of Kosovo versus Azerbaijan. sq. Korneri. 22 January 2018. 22 January 2018.
  26. Web site: Friendly match canceled. According to the results of the UEFA Nations League's draws held in Lausanne, Switzerland today, it was defined that Azerbaijan and Kosovo national teams will compete in the same group. Thereby the match planned to be held between these teams in Antalya, Turkey on February 2 was canceled. The both football federations' officials met after the draw ceremony and reached a mutual agreement in this regard. Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. 25 January 2018.
  27. News: Mirlind Daku realizon ëndrrën, debuton me Kosovën kundër Shqipërisë. Mirlind Daku realizes the dream, debuts with Kosovo against Albania. sq. Zeri.info. 22 January 2018. 11 November 2020.
  28. Web site: FOTO/ Një alternativë më shumë për Sylvinhon, lojtari dardan merr pasaportën shqiptare. Another alternative for Sylvinho, the dardanian player obtains the Albanian passport. SuperSport Albania. sq. 25 June 2023. 25 June 2023.
  29. Web site: Kualifikueset e Euro 2024 / Sylvinho zbardh listën me emrat e 25 lojtarëve për sfidat me Çekinë & Poloninë. Euro 2024 Qualifiers / Sylvinho releases the list of the 25 players for the matches against Czechia and Poland. sq. Albanian Football Association. 1 September 2023. 1 September 2023.
  30. Web site: Czech Republic vs Albania, 7 September 2023 . eu-football.info . 10 September 2023 . en.
  31. Web site: 8 September 2023. 7 September 2023. sq. EURO 2024/ Shqipëria barazon me Çekinë në Pragë.
  32. News: 8 June 2024 . Trajneri Silvinjo publikon listën e Kombëtares me emrat e 26 lojtarëve për Kampionatin Europian "Gjermani 2024" . Coach Sylvinho publishes the national team list with the names of 26 players for the European Championship "Germany 2024" . sq . . 8 June 2024.
  33. Web site: Slater . Matt . UEFA launches investigation into Albania and Croatia fan chants after Serbia threat to quit Euro 2024 . The New York Times . 20 June 2024 .
  34. Web site: Albania's Daku apologises for fascist chants . BBC Sport . 21 June 2024 .
  35. Web site: Daku given two-game ban after offensive chants . BBC Sport . 23 June 2024 .

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