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Vullnet Basha
Personal information
Full name Vullnet Xhevat Basha
Date of birth (1990-07-11) 11 July 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Lausanne, Switzerland
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Wisła Kraków (sporting director)
Youth career
2001–2006 Lausanne-Sport
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2010 Lausanne-Sport 61 (4)
2010–2011 Grasshopper 17 (0)
2011–2012 Neuchâtel 11 (0)
2012–2015 Sion 42 (0)
2014–2015 → Real Zaragoza (loan) 23 (1)
2015–2016 Ponferradina 30 (3)
2016–2017 UCAM Murcia 20 (1)
2017–2021 Wisła Kraków 82 (4)
2021–2022 Ionikos 4 (0)
2022–2024 Wisła Kraków 29 (1)
Total 319 (14)
International career
2007–2008 Switzerland U18 1 (0)
2008–2009 Switzerland U19 11 (3)
2009–2011 Switzerland U20 5 (0)
2011–2013 Switzerland U21 3 (0)
2013 Albania 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vullnet Xhevat Basha (born 11 July 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the sporting director of Polish I liga club Wisła Kraków.[1] Born in Switzerland, he represented that nation at youth international levels but played for Albania at senior level.

Club career

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Real Zaragoza

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On 8 August 2014, Basha joined Segunda División side Real Zaragoza on season-long loan from Sion.[2] The deal included a buyout option.[3]

Ponferradina

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On 25 July 2015, Basha joined Ponferradina where he penned a one-year contract.[4] He was presented to the media on the very same day, where he was allocated the squad number 4.[4]

Murcia

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On 15 July 2016, Basha signed with UCAM Murcia CF among Jonathan Mejía.[5]

Wisła Kraków

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On 10 August 2017, he signed a contract with Wisła Kraków.[6]

International career

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Basha represented Switzerland at the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship.

On 25 April 2013, Basha declared that he will follow the example of his older brother, Migjen Basha, and play for Albania, since he is liked by coach Gianni de Biasi.[7]

On 24 May 2013, Basha received the Albanian citizenship along with four fellow players Azdren Llullaku, Jurgen Gjasula, Amir Abrashi and Ilir Berisha.[8]

He played in his only match for Albania against Armenia in an international friendly on 14 August 2013, which ended in a 2–0 win at Qemal Stafa Stadium.[9]

Honours

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Wisła Kraków

References

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  1. ^ "Vullnet Basha pełniącym obowiązki (p.o) dyrektora sportowego Wisły Kraków!" (in Polish). Wisła Kraków. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Vullnet Basha nënshkruan me Real Zaragozën" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Vullnet Basha kalon te Real Saragoza" (in Albanian). Ora Sport. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  4. ^ a b Sotir Kora (25 July 2015). "Vullnet Basha prezantohet te Ponferradina" (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  5. ^ UCAM Murcia: El mediocentro Basha y el delantero Jona, nuevos jugadores del UCAM Murcia Marca.com
  6. ^ "Vullnet Basha zawodnikiem Wisły" (in Polish). 90minut. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  7. ^ Le matin (25 April 2013). "Basha jouera avec l'Albanie" (in French). Lematin.ch. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Ekskluzive: Basha, Gjasula, Abrashi, Berisha e Llullaku me pasaportë shqiptare (dekreti)" (in Albanian). aSport.al. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Kuqezinjtë mposhtën 2–0 Armeninë. Rama konfirmohet goleador, Kaçe bën debutim spektakolar si kuqezi" (in Albanian). Sot.com.al. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Olbrzymia niespodzianka w finale Pucharu Polski. Wisła Kraków wygrała z Pogonią Szczecin [WIDEO]". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
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