Valdrin Rashica Explained

Valdrin Rashica
Birth Date:14 December 1994
Birth Place:Vushtrri, FR Yugoslavia
Height:1.78 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:EBK
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Llamkos Kosova
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Llamkos Kosova
Caps1:27+
Goals1:2+
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Ekenäs SC
Caps2:17
Goals2:3
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Skënderbeu Korçë
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Teuta Durrës
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2020
Clubs5:Espoo
Caps5:50
Goals5:27
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Lahti
Caps6:19
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2022
Clubs7:EIF
Caps7:42
Goals7:10
Years8:2023
Clubs8:PK-35
Caps8:21
Goals8:2
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:EBK
Caps9:5
Goals9:4
Club-Update:14 May 2024

Valdrin Rashica (born 14 December 1994) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Finnish club Esbo Bollklubb (EBK).

Club career

Skënderbeu Korçë

On 9 January 2016, Rashica joined in the preparatory camp of Kategoria Superiore club Skënderbeu Korçë.[1] On 2 February 2016, the club confirmed that Rashica had joined on a permanent transfer.[2] On 6 April 2016, he made his debut with Skënderbeu Korçë in the 2015–16 Albanian Cup semi-final against Laçi after coming on as a substitute at 54th minute in place of Gerhard Progni.[3] [4]

Teuta Durrës

On 16 August 2016, Rashica signed a one-year contract with Kategoria Superiore club Teuta Durrës.[5] On 12 September 2016, he made his debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Kukësi after coming on as a substitute at 61st minute in place of Rustem Hoxha.[6] [7]

Espoo

On 9 April 2017, Rashica joined Kakkonen side Espoo. Five days later, he made his debut in a 2–1 home win against FC Jazz after being named in the starting line-up.[8] On 5 November 2018, Rashica was named the best player in Group B of Kakkonen.[9]

Lahti

On 3 January 2020, Rashica signed a one-year contract with Veikkausliiga club Lahti.[10] On 25 January 2020, he made his debut with Lahti in the 2020 Finnish Cup group stage against Ilves after being named in the starting line-up.[11]

Ekenäs IF

On 1 February 2021, Rashica joined Ykkönen side Ekenäs IF.[12] Six days later, he made his debut in the 2021 Finnish Cup group stage against TPS after being named in the starting line-up.[13]

PK-35

On 11 March 2023, Rashica signed with the third-tier Kakkonen club PK-35 for the 2023 season.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Llamkos Kosova2013–14[15] Kosovo Superleague272272
Ekenäs SC2015Kakkonen173173
Skënderbeu Korçë2015–16Kategoria Superiore101020
Teuta Durrës2016–17Kategoria Superiore 10041141
Espoo2017Kakkonen17600176
2018Kakkonen1810001810
2019Kakkonen151132221511
Total502732225431
Lahti2020Veikkausliiga19070260
Ekenäs IF2021Ykkönen1643000194
2022Ykkönen2663250348
Total421062505312
PK-352023Kakkonen21210222
EBK2024Kakkonen542074
Career total192482457222355

Notes and References

  1. News: Valdrin Rashica po provohet te Skënderbeu. Valdrin Rashica is being tested at Skënderbeu. sq. GazetaOlle. 9 January 2016.
  2. News: Valdrin Rashica, zyrtarisht i Skënderbeut. Valdrin Rashica, officially of Skënderbeu. sq. Vushtrria Online. 2 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Laçi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë (1–0). Soccerway. 6 April 2016.
  4. News: Skënderbeu bën eksperiment, fiton Laçi. Skënderbeu makes an experiment, Laçi wins. sq. Panorama Sport. 6 April 2016.
  5. News: Teuta zyrtarizon përforcim e rradhës, i merr talentin kosovar Skënderbeut. Teuta officiates next reinforcement, takes Kosovar talent of Skënderbeu. sq. Newsport.al. 16 August 2016.
  6. Web site: Kukësi vs. Teuta Durrës (3–0). Soccerway. 12 September 2016.
  7. News: Kukësi merr 3 pikët e para, 3–0 me Teutën. Kukësi gets the first 3 points, 3–0 with Teuta. sq. Bota Sot. 12 September 2016.
  8. Web site: FC Espoo vs. Jazz. Soccerway. 14 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Valdrin Rashica valittiin Kakkosen B-lohkon parhaaksi pelaajaksi. Valdrin Rashica was named the best player in Group B of Kakkonen. fi. FC Espoo. 14 May 2017.
  10. Web site: Valdrin Rashica siirtyy FC Lahteen. Valdrin Rashica moves to FC Lahti. fi. FC Lahti. 3 January 2020.
  11. Web site: Otteluraportti: Ilves niukasti Lahtea parempi. Match report: Ilves scanty better than Lahti. Rakovsky; Coubronne, Isotalo (35' Martinen), Viitikko; Forss, Virta, Klinga (v), Arkivuo; Rashica (63' Auranen), Törnros (v) (79' Niuta), Assehnoun. fi. FC Lahti. 25 January 2020.
  12. Web site: Rashica fastnade i Haglunds nät. Rashica got caught in Haglund's net. sv. Ekenäs IF. 1 February 2021.
  13. Web site: Gela och Mehdi bakom EIF:s seger mot TPS – 1–0. Gela and Mehdi behind EIF's victory against TPS – 1–0. sv. Ekenäs IF. 7 February 2021.
  14. Web site: PK-35. Valdrin Rashica vahvistaa PK-35:n hyökkäystä!. Valdrin Rashica strengthens PK-35's attack!. 11 March 2023. 31 March 2023. fi.
  15. News: Lista e Golashenuesve 2013/14. Goalscorers List 2013/14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072022/http://mediavision-ks.com/federata/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Statistikat-e-Superliges-pas-Javes-32.doc. sq. Football Federation of Kosovo. mediavision-ks.com. May 2014. 4 March 2016.