Perlat Musta Explained

Perlat Musta
Birth Date:1958 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Vlorë, Albania
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Partizani Tirana
Years1:1979–1991
Caps1:205
Goals1:2
Years2:1991–1994
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:1992–1993
Clubs3:Progresul (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1994–1996
Caps4:29
Goals4:0
Nationalteam1:Albania U21
Nationalyears2:1981–1993
Nationalteam2:Albania
Nationalcaps2:23
Nationalgoals2:0
Manageryears1:1997–1998
Managerclubs1:Partizani Tirana
Manageryears2:2009–2011
Managerclubs2:Kamza
Manageryears3:2012
Managerclubs3:Partizani

Perlat Musta (born 15 October 1958) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He has been considered by many pundits in Albania as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Albania. In December 2018 he was honoured for his services to Albanian football, alongside Edvin Murati and Qamil Teliti.[1]

Early life

Perlat Musta was born in Vlorë on 15 October 1958 into a family which did not have "strong" connections with football.[2] He began to show his liking for football at the age of 10, and unlike his coevals, Musta's favourite position was goalkeeper.[2]

Club career

Musta was a product of Partizani Tirana academy, and was promoted to senior squad in 1979 and went on to play there until 1991.[3] In January 1991, he scored from the penalty spot in a league match against Luftëtari.[4] He left Albania in 1991 like many Albanians following the fall of communism, joining Romanian side Dinamo București. He failed to establish himself as a regular at Dinamo because of the two Romanian international goalkeepers, Florin Prunea and Florin Tene.

He played only two matches in his first season at Ştefan cel Mare in his first season, but he managed to win his first and only Champion of Romania title. He was loaned to Progresul București, but returned to Dinamo București. In 1994 he returned to Partizani Tirana where he played as starter in the next two seasons and also served as goalkeeper Coach.[2]

International career

Musta had a successful youth international career, winning Balkan Youth Championship twice in 1978 and 1981.[5]

He made his senior debut for Albania in a September 1981 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland and earned a total of 23 caps, scoring no goals.[6]

His final international was a June 1993 World Cup qualification against Denmark.[7] He was also once the captain of the team in a match against Romania, which took place in 1987 on the Steaua Stadium.

Personal life

His daughter Aulona Musta is an Albanian blogger and social media celebrity.[8]

Career statistics

Source:[9]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoalsGoals Conceded
Albania19813010
1982201
1983508
1984305
1985404
1986205
1987206
1993206
Total23045

Honours

Partizani Tirana

1978–79, 1980–81, 1986–87

1979–80, 1990–91

Dinamo București

1991–92

Albania U21

1978, 1981

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://telegraf.al/sport/musta-murati-dhe-teliti-pas-vdekjes-dekorohen-me-nderi-i-futbollit-shqiptar/ Musta, Murati dhe Teliti (pas vdekjes) dekorohen me "Nderi i futbollit shqiptar"
  2. Web site: Perlat Musta, legjenda e portës. Perlat Musta, legend of goal. Durrës Lajm. Albanian. 16 August 2014. 9 September 2018.
  3. Web site: 58 vjet Perlat Musta, superportieri "bio" i Partizanit!. 58 years Perlat Musta, supergoalkeeper "bio" of Partizani. Telesport.al. Albanian. Alfred Lleshi. 15 October 2016. 9 September 2018.
  4. Book: Hammond, Mike . European Football Yearbook 1991/92. 2 August 1991 . Sports Projects Ltd . 72 . 0-94686603-1 .
  5. Web site: Balkan Youth Championship 1968–1981. RSSSF. 9 September 2018.
  6. https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/alba-recintlp.html Appearances for Albania National Team
  7. Web site: Player Database.
  8. http://www.panorama.com.al/perlat-musta-ja-kur-me-ka-zhgenjyer-per-here-te-pare-vajza-ime-aulona/ Perlat Musta: Ja kur më ka zhgënjyer për herë të parë vajza ime Aulona
  9. Web site: Perlat Musta – national football team player. EU-Football.info. 9 September 2018.