Arbër Shala

Arbër Shala (born 23 December 1991) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a left back[1] for Dukagjini.[2]

Arbër Shala
Personal information
Full name Arbër Shala
Date of birth (1991-12-23) 23 December 1991
Place of birth Zočište, Orahovac,
SFR Yugoslavia
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
 Dukagjini
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Gjilani 66 (2)
2014–2015 Hajvalia 20 (1)
2015–2016 Gjilani 25 (1)
2016–2018 Laçi 41 (0)
2018–2019 Drita 7 (1)
2019 → Kamza (loan) 5 (0)
2019 Liria Prizren 2 (0)
2020 Dukagjini 14 (2)
2020–2021 Renova 13 (1)
2021 Ballkani 4 (1)
2021– Dukagjini 60 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 August 2023

Club career

Laçi

On 4 August 2016, Shala joined Albanian club Laçi, taking squad number 3 for the 2016–17 season. He made his competitive debut on 7 September in the opening matchday against Korabi Peshkopi which ended in a goalless draw.[3] He quickly established himself in the starting lineup, playing at the back.[4] On 1 April of the following year, during the 2–0 away loss to Teuta Durrës in the matchday 27, Shala was sent-off after a bad tackle on Faisal Bangal.[5] Five days later, he was later suspended for 6 matches for his behaviour towards the match official by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA.[6] He finished his first full season in Albania by making 34 appearances, including 29 in league, collecting 2080 minutes as Laçi secured a spot in the top flight for another season.[7]

The 2017–18 season was less successful for Shala, as he lost the place in the starting lineup, managing to play only 12 league matches, only 7 as starter, collecting 636 minutes as Laçi finished 4th to return to Europa League qualifying rounds once again.[8] He scored his first goal for Laçi on 13 September in the first leg of cup first round versus Sopoti Librazhd; the match finished in a shock result, with Laçi winning 12–0.[9] On 31 May 2018, Shala's contract run out and the parties decided not to continue their cooperation, ending his spell with 41 league matches.[10]

Drita

On 7 June 2018, Shala joined fellow Football Superleague of Kosovo side and reigning champions Drita, signing a two-year contract. On 8 January 2019, Shala was loaned out to Albanian club FC Kamza.[11]

Liria Prizren

On 27 July 2019 Liria Prizren announced, that they had signed Shala.[12] He moved on to Dukagjini in January 2020.[13]

Renova

In mid-August 2020, 28-year old Shala moved to FK Renova in North Macedonia.[14]

Career statistics
As of 14 March 2018[11]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Laçi 2016–17 Albanian Superliga 29050—124
2017–18 12031—3718
Total 41081—491
Career total 41081—491

    References
    1. Profile on WorldFootball, worldfootball.net
    2. "Arber Shala (Laci) - Player Profile - FlashScore.com".
    3. "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Laçi 0 – 0". Soccerway. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
    4. "Laçi i ri, ja 15 debutuesit" [New Laçi, here are the 15 debutants] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
    5. Rinald Bregasi (2 April 2017). "Teuta cinike, mposht Laçin për mbijetesën" [Teuta cynical, defeats Laçi for survival] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
    6. "Laçi, Disiplina pezullon për 6 javë mbrojtësin Shala" [Laçi, The discipline suspens the defender Shala for 6 weeks] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
    7. Sotir Kora (27 May 2017). "Laci mposht Teutën, siguron mbijetesën" [Laçi defeats Teuta, assures survival] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
    8. "RENDITJA/ Skënderbeu kampion, Vllaznia e Lushnja në "greminë". Shikoni tabelën përfundimtare" [RANKING/ Skënderbeu champion, Vllaznia and Lushnja in “abyss”. See the eventual table] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
    9. "Kupa e Shqipërisë, Laçi ia kalon edhe Skënderbeut në ndeshjen e parë" [Albanian Cup, Laçi even better than Skënderbeu in the first match] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
    10. "Një tjetër "firo" te Laçi, largohet edhe futbollisti kosovar" [Another “loss” at Laçi, even the Kosovan footballer flees] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
    11. "Kosovo - A. Shala - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
    12. Liria prezanton edhe përforcimin e radhës, konsolidohet për Superligë, gazetablic.com, 27 July 2019
    13. Dukagjini përforcohet, prezantohen një portier dhe “ish”-i i Laçit - ABC News (in Albanian)
    14. Zyrtare: Arbër Shala prezantohet te Renova, zeri.info, 19 August 2020
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