Rustem Hoxha Explained

Rustem Hoxha
Birth Date:1991 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Durrës, Albania
Height:1.87 m
Position:Centre-back
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:2002–2010
Youthclubs1:Teuta
Years1:2010–2017
Caps1:135
Goals1:4
Clubs1:Teuta
Years2:2012–2013
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Clubs2:Luftëtari (loan)
Years3:2017–2018
Caps3:35
Goals3:2
Clubs3:Kukësi
Years4:2018–2019
Caps4:24
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Luftëtari
Years5:2019–2021
Caps5:66
Goals5:4
Clubs5:Teuta
Years6:2021–2023
Caps6:40
Goals6:2
Clubs6:Ballkani
Years7:2023–
Caps7:26
Goals7:3
Nationalyears1:2009–2011
Nationalteam1:Albania U19
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2011–2013
Nationalteam2:Albania U21
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:1th June 2024

Rustem Hoxha (born 29 July 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Albanian club Dinamo.

Club career

Teuta Durrës

Hoxha made his league debut for the senior team on 14 May 2010 by playing full-90 minutes in a 3–1 home victory over Flamurtari Vlorë.[1] His first score-sheet contributions came similarly to his time with Luftëtari Gjirokastër, netting the equalizer in the 44th minute of the 1–1 draw versus Tirana on 13 March 2014.[2] On 2 June 2017, Hoxha left the club after nine years, where he collected more than 150 appearances in all competitions.[3]

Loan to Luftëtari Gjirokastër

In January 2013, Hoxha was loaned out to Albanian Superliga club Luftëtari Gjirokastër. He made his first appearance for the team on 10 February in a 3–1 home loss to Kukësi.[4] His first goal came on 2 March 2013 in the league match against Tirana, netting the temporary equalizer in an eventual 2–1 loss at Qemal Stafa Stadium.[5]

Kukësi

On 19 June 2017, Hoxha agreed personal terms and joined fellow top flight side Kukësi.[6] He was presented a day later where he signed the contract and was given squad number 5.[6]

Hoxha played his first match with his new side on 9 September 2017 in the opening week of 2017–18 Albanian Superliga against Kamza, contributing in the 1–0 win.[7] His maiden goal for the team came later on 19 February of the following year in the 3–1 away win over Partizani Tirana.[8]

He left the club in mid-August 2018 after deciding to end his cooperation following the elimination of Kukësi from Europa League, finishing his spell with 42 appearances and 2 goals.[9]

Luftëtari Gjirokastër

On 6 September 2018, Hoxha returned to Luftëtari Gjirokastër this time as a permanent transfer, signing for the 2018–19 season.[10]

International career

Hoxha is a former Albanian youth international and has represented his nation at under-17 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

[11] [12] [13]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2009–10Albanian Superliga200020
2010–1112000120
2011–128020100
2012–1350211[14] 081
2013–141816110252
2014–1529020310
2015–1634330373
2016–172705020340
Total1354203401597
Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan)2012–13Albanian Superliga610061
Kukësi2017–18Albanian Superliga3527[15] 000110
2018–1900001010
Total3527010432
Luftëtari Gjirokastër2018–19Albanian Superliga24061301
2019–20Albanian Superliga3227320415
2020–213424020392
2021–2200003030
Total66411370847
Ballkani2021–22Kosovar Superliga000000
Career total2661244712032219

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Teuta Durres vs. Flamurtari Vlore 3 – 1. Soccerway. 14 May 2010. 27 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Teuta Durres vs. KF Tirana 1 – 1. Soccerway. 13 March 2014. 27 June 2018.
  3. News: Largohet pas 9 vitesh nga Teuta, kapiteni Rustem Hoxha: Tani e kuptoj Rizvanin. Leaves Teuta after 9 years, the captain Rustem Hoxha: Now I understand Rizvani. Panorama Sport. Albanian. Jeton Rexhmati. 2 June 2017. 2 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Luftetari Gjirokaster vs. Kukesi 1 – 3. Soccerway. 10 February 2013. 27 June 2018.
  5. Web site: Tirana vs. Luftetari Gjirokaster 2 – 1. Soccerway. 2 March 2013. 27 June 2018.
  6. News: Rustem Hoxha zyrtarizohet sot te Kukësi, vjen edhe izraeliti Naser. Rustem Hoxha officially today at Kukësi, the Israeli Naser arrives tomorrow. Sport Ekspres. Albanian. 20 June 2017. 20 June 2017.
  7. News: Kukësi mposht Kamzën falë një penalltie, Bakaj debuton me gol (VIDEO). Kukësi defeats Kamza thanks to a penalty, Bakaj debuts with goal (VIDEO). Panorama Sport. Albanian. 9 September 2017. 21 September 2018.
  8. News: Futboll, Kukësi mund 3-1 Partizanin në kryeqytet. Football, Kukësi defeats Partizani 3-1 in the capital. Radio Televizioni Shqiptar. Albanian. 20 February 2018. 20 February 2018.
  9. Web site: Qendërmbrojtësi largohet nga Kukësi, në dyshim edhe Albi Alla. Centre-back flees from Kukësi, even Albi Alla in doubt. Gazeta Panorama. Albanian. 18 August 2018. 21 September 2018.
  10. Web site: Rikthehet Rustem Hoxha, vjen e zeza mbi të bardhë. Rustem Hoxha returns, the signature arrives. Sport Ekspres. Albanian. 6 September 2018. 21 September 2018.
  11. News: Albania - R. Hoxha - Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway. 31 December 2014.
  12. News: Football : Rustem Hoxha. Football Database. 10 March 2016.
  13. News: Stats and profile. Scoresway. 10 March 2016.
  14. All appearance(s) in Europe
  15. Including one appearance in Albanian Supercup