Rustem Hoxha
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-07-21) 21 July 1991
Place of birth Durrës, Albania
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Dinamo City
Number 5
Youth career
2002–2010 Teuta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2017 Teuta 135 (4)
2012–2013 → Luftëtari (loan) 6 (1)
2017–2018 Kukësi 35 (2)
2018–2019 Luftëtari 24 (0)
2019–2021 Teuta 66 (4)
2021–2023 Ballkani 40 (2)
2023– Dinamo City 2 (0)
International career
2009–2011 Albania U19 4 (1)
2011–2013 Albania U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 October 2023

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

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

As of 29 July 2021[11][12][13]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Teuta Durrës 2009–10 Albanian Superliga 2000—20
2010–11 12000—120
2011–12 8020—100
2012–13 50211[lower-alpha 1]081
2013–14 181611[lower-alpha 1]0252
2014–15 29020—310
2015–16 34330—373
2016–17 270502[lower-alpha 1]0340
Total 1354203401597
Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan) 2012–13 Albanian Superliga 6100—61
Kukësi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 3527[lower-alpha 2]000110
2018–19 00001[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 3527010432
Luftëtari Gjirokastër 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 24061—301
Teuta Durrës 2019–20 Albanian Superliga 322732[lower-alpha 1]0415
2020–21 3424[lower-alpha 2]02[lower-alpha 1]0392
2021–22 00003[lower-alpha 1]030
Total 66411370847
Ballkani 2021–22 Kosovar Superliga 0000—00
Career total 2661244712032219
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 All appearance(s) in Europe
  2. 1 2 Including one appearance in Albanian Supercup

References

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