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Emiljano Vila
Personal information
Full name Emiljano Vila
Date of birth (1988-03-12) 12 March 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Durrës, PSR Albania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Teuta
Number 88
Youth career
2004–2005 Teuta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2009 Teuta 70 (30)
2009–2010 Dinamo Zagreb 0 (0)
2009 → NK Lokomotiva (loan) 6 (0)
2010–2011 Dinamo Tirana 45 (15)
2011–2014 PAS Giannina 79 (8)
2014–2015 Partizani Tirana 34 (4)
2015 Inter Baku 6 (0)
2016–2018 Partizani Tirana 67 (5)
2018 Skënderbeu 14 (2)
2018–2019 Kerkyra 14 (1)
2019–2023 Teuta 137 (10)
2023–2024 Partizani Tirana 14 (0)
2024– Teuta 0 (0)
International career‡
2003–2004 Albania U17 1 (0)
2005–2006 Albania U19 3 (1)
2007–2010 Albania U21 9 (0)
2009–2014 Albania 27 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 July 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2014

Emiljano Vila (born 12 March 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Teuta in the Albanian Superliga and the Albania national football team.[1]

Club career

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Early career

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Vila started his career with his hometown team, Teuta Durrës in 2006. He made his debut on 26 November 2006 in an away match against Partizani Tirana. Vila came on for Bledar Mancaku in the 77th minute of the game.[2] His first goal came in only his 8th career appearance on 10 March 2007 against Luftetari Gjirokaster. Vila was on the pitch for the full 90 minutes and scored the opening goal in the 47th minute. The match ended 3–0 for Teuta Durrës after two further goals by Daniel Xhafa and Bledar Mancaku.[3]

Dinamo Zagreb

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He signed a 4-year contract with Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb on 19 June 2009 and was sent on loan at fellow Croatian side Lokomotiva Zagreb without playing any match for the club.[4]

Dinamo Tirana

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After a brief spell in Croatia, Vila decided to return in Albania where he signed with capital club of Dinamo Tirana for a fee of $55.000, with Vila earning €30,000 a season.[5] He made his debut with Dinamo on 25 January 2010 in the first match of the second part of the season against Tirana, playing full-90 minutes in a 2–1 win.[6]

PAS Giannina

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Vile reached a verbal agreement to join international teammate Andi Lila at Greek side PAS Giannina on 30 June 2011, and completed a medical the next day to complete his move.[7][8] He scored his 1st goal in the Superleague Greece in the match against Panaitolikos, by scoring the winning goal of his team in the 71st minute. He also helped his team achieve its 2nd away consecutive win against PAOK, by scoring his 1st goal of his team on the 7th minute.

Partizani Tirana

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Vila returned in Albania in August 2014 to sign a one-year contract with an option of a further one with capital club Partizani Tirana.[9] He aimed the championship title during his presentation and took squad number 88.[9] He then flew op to Bulgaria to link up with the rest of the squad in their summer training camp.[10] Following the end of summer transfer market, Partizani had made 32 transfers in an out, a record in Albanian football.[11]

Vila's transfer to Partizani was opposed by Albania senior team manager Gianni De Biasi, stating that he made a mistake by returning in Albania.[12] His statements where opposed by Albanian Football Association president Armand Duka, who replied that Vila did not make a mistake by moving to Partizani.[13]

Vila made his competitive debut for Partizani in the opening matchday of 2014–15 Albanian Superliga against Laçi, playing 78 minutes in a 1–1 away draw.[14] Vila was chosen as the next penalty taker following the 0–1 loss at Apolonia Fier after capitain Nderim Nexhipi missed a penalty.[15]

His home debut occurred on 11 September in the match versus Skënderbeu Korçë, netting his maiden Partizani goal via a penalty kick in the 90th minute to give the Red Bull the first league win of season.[16] He dedicated the goal to manager Shpëtim Duro and club fans.[17]

Later on 26 October Vila missed a penalty kick in the matchday 9 versus newly promoted Elbasani; his shot was saved by veteran goalkeeper Elvis Kotorri; this chance didn't fatal as Partizani won 1–0 thanks to a Stevan Račić goal.[18] He ended his first part of the league by scoring once in nine appearances, with Partizani who finished the first part of the season with 18 points, tied with rivals of Tirana as a leader.[19]

Inter Baku

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On 20 September 2015, Vila signed a six-month contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Inter Baku PIK.[20]

Return to Partizani Tirana

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On 20 January 2016, Vila signed a one-and-a-half contract with his former club Partizani Tirana, returning there for the second part of 2015–16 season.[21] On 13 May 2016, with the match against Skënderbeu Korçë approaching injury time, he scored a full volley goal to give Partizani the 1–0 victory at Skënderbeu Stadium and retain the title hopes alive.

Vila left the club in the first days of January 2018 after being excluded from winter training camp in Antalya.[22]

Skënderbeu Korçë

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On 13 January 2018, Skënderbeu Korçë announced to have sign Vila on a 18-month contract.[23] After signing the contract, Vila flew out to Antalya, Turkey to link up with the rest of the squad on their winter training camp.[23] He made his league debut his new club on 26 January 2018 in a 2–0 away loss to Luftëtari Gjirokastër.[24] He scored his first league goal for Skenderbeu as part of a brace on 18 February 2018 in a 2–1 away victory over FC Kamza. His goals, scored in the 55th and 69th minutes, led Skenderbeu to a come from behind victory.[25]

Second return to Teuta

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On 12 July 2024, Vila returned to Teuta after one season, signing a one-year contract.[26]

International career

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Vila made his debut for the full national team on 11 June 2009 in a friendly match against Georgia, starting and playing 80 minutes in a 1–1 home draw.[27] He scored on his second international appearance against Cyprus at home to help Albania to win 6–1, recording the biggest win in its history.[28]

He also played for the national team in a friendly against Milan at Qemal Stafa Stadium which ended 3–3.[29] Vila scored one of the goals however that goal was not count for statistics of the senior team, because the match was not played against another national team.[29]

He scored his third goal for Albania on 8 June 2014, playing as a starter against San Marino and scoring the third goal in the 73rd minute in an eventual 3–0 away win.[30]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 22 December 2017[31][32]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Teuta Durrës 2006–07 Albanian Superliga 17 2 0 0 — 17 2
2007–08 24 0 0 0 2[a] 0 26 0
2008–09 31 15 2 2 — 33 17
Total 72 17 2 2 2 0 76 19
NK Lokomotiva (loan) 2009–10 Prva HNL 8 0 0 0 — 8 0
Dinamo Tirana 2009–10 Albanian Superliga 15 2 2 0 — 15 2
2010–11 31[b] 14 8[c] 3 2[d] 1 41 18
Total 46 16 10 3 2 1 58 20
PAS Giannina 2011–12 Superleague Greece 22 5 0 0 — 22 5
2012–13 33 0 6 1 — 39 1
2013–14 29 3 2 0 — 31 3
Total 84 8 8 1 — 92 9
Partizani Tirana 2014–15 Albanian Superliga 34 4 0 0 — 34 4
2015–16 — — 2[e] 0 2 0
Total 34 4 0 0 2 0 36 4
Inter Baku 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League 6 0 1 0 — 7 0
Partizani Tirana 2015–16 Albanian Superliga 18 4 1 0 — 19 4
2016–17 35 1 2 1 7[f] 0 44 2
2017–18 14 0 1 0 2[e] 0 17 0
Total 67 5 4 1 9 0 80 6
Skënderbeu Korçë 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 316 54 25 7 15 1 356 62
  1. ^ All appearance(s) in UEFA Cup
  2. ^ Including one appearance and one goal in Albanian Superliga relegation play-off
  3. ^ Including one appearance in Albanian Supercup
  4. ^ All appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ a b All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Europa League, three in UEFA Europa League

International

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As of 14 November 2014[33][34]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Albania 2009 4 1
2010 3 0
2011 3 0
2012 8 1
2013 3 0
2014 4 1
Total 25 3

International goals

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As of match played 14 November 2014. Albania score listed first, score column indicates score after each Vila goal.[34]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 August 2009 Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tiranë, Albania 2  Cyprus 6–1 6–1 Friendly
2 27 May 2012 BJK İnönü Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey 14  Iran 1–0 1–0 Friendly
3 8 June 2014 Serravalle Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino 26  San Marino 3–0 3–0 Friendly

Honours

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Club

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Dinamo Tirana[31]

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ Emiljano Vila at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Vila's debut". Football Database. 26 November 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  3. ^ "First career goal". Football Database. 10 March 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Vila firmos me Dinamon e Zagrepit" (in Albanian). Ora News. 16 June 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Emiljano Vila kalon te Dinamo" (in Albanian). Futbolli Shqiptar. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Tirana vs. Dinamo Tirana 1 – 2". Soccerway. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Pas Janina merr edhe Vilën" (in Albanian). Futbolli Shqiptar. 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  8. ^ Στα Ιωάννινα αύριο οι Λεάντρο Ντιέγκο Μπεσέρα και Εμιλιάνο Βίλα (in Greek). PAS Giannina. 30 June 2011. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  9. ^ a b Ilir Cara (6 August 2014). "Partizani prezanton Vilën: Erdha për t'u shpallur kampion! Do të flas në fushë" [Partizani presents Vila: I came to become a champion! I'll talk on the field] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Vila, Batha dhe Rrahmani i bashkohen ekipit në Bullgari" [Vila, Batha and Rrahmani joins the team in Bulgaria] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Rekordi i Partizanit, 32 lëvizje gjatë merkatos" [Partizani's record, 32 transfers during the transfer market] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  12. ^ Leonard Karaj (7 August 2014). "De Biazi: Do thërras Avdijajn, Vila gaboi që u kthye" [De Biasi: I'll call-up Avdijaj, Vila made a mistake by returning] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  13. ^ "Duka del kundër De Biazit: Vila nuk gaboi me Partizanin" [Duka turns against De Biasi: Vila didn't mistake with Partizani] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  14. ^ Vladimir Prenga (25 August 2014). ""Luftë" për një pikë, Partizani barazon në Laç. Trajneri Duro: Raçiç, "bast" im i fituar" ["War" for a point, Partizani equates in Laç. Coach Duro: Raĉić, my winning "bet"] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  15. ^ Mikel Mbriçaj (31 August 2014). "Apolonia merr fitoren e parë, Partizani pa "busull". Duro: Humbja s'është fundi i botës" [Apolonia takes the first win, Partizani without "compass". Duro: The loss isn't the end of the world] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  16. ^ "Partizani i falet penalltisë së Vilës në fund, merr edhe fitoren e parë në kampionat" [Partizani win thanks to Vila's penalty at the end, takes the first win in championship] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  17. ^ Ilir Cara (13 September 2014). "Vila: Goli për trajnerin dhe tifozët e kuq. Duro: Kësaj radhe fati ishte me Partizanin" [Vila: Goal for manager and the red fans. Duro: This time the luck was for Partizani] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  18. ^ Ilir Cara (28 October 2014). "Partizani nuk i ndahet kreut, vendos serbi Raçiç" [Partizani doesn't split from the lead, serbian Račić decides] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  19. ^ "Mbyllet faza e parë e Superiores, Tirana dhe Partizani kryesojnë me nga 18 pikë" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  20. ^ ""İnter"də yeni futbolçu" (in Azerbaijani). Inter Baku PIK. 20 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  21. ^ "Partizani zyrtarizon Vilën, ja kontrata e re e mesfushorit" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  22. ^ "EKSKLUZIVE/ Tërmet te Partizani, tre futbollistë të rëndësishëm mbeten jashtë listës" [EXCLUSIVE/ Earthquake at Partizani, three important players outside the list] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  23. ^ a b ""Emiljano Vila, zyrtarisht bardhekuq"" ["Emiljano Vila, officially white&red"] (in Albanian). kfskenderbeu.al. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  24. ^ "Lufëtari Gjirokastër vs. Skënderbeu Korçë 2 – 0". Soccerway. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  25. ^ "Kamza vs. Skënderbeu Korçë 1 – 2". Soccerway. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  26. ^ "Zyrtare/ Emiliano Vila kthehet në shtëpi, prezantohet si lojtari më i ri i Teutës" (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  27. ^ "Shqipëria barazon me Gjeorgjinë" (in Albanian). Sport.albeu.com. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  28. ^ "Më në fund, shpërthen Shqipëria, fiton 6 me 1 kunder Qipros" (in Albanian). Yllpress.com. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  29. ^ a b "Mbrëmje e madhe për Shqipërinë, penalltitë nderojne Milanin. Gjashtë gola, nga tre për çdo ekip "çmendin" 12 mijë shikues në "Qemal Stafa". Elvin Beqiri gaboi në penalltinë fatale, Milani fiton trofeun "Taçi Oil"" (in Albanian). Arkiva Lajmeve. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  30. ^ "Shqipëria ia gjen hallin San Marinos, e mposht 3:0 (VIDEO)" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  31. ^ a b Emiljano Vila at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  32. ^ "AFA profile" (in Albanian). Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  33. ^ "Emiljano Vila". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  34. ^ a b "Emiljano Vila - national football team player". EU-Football.info. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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