Full name Robert Baggio Kcira Number 14 Height 1.83 m Position Forward, Midfielder | Playing position Years Team Current team Miami FC | |
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Date of birth (1994-01-09) January 9, 1994 (age 23) Place of birth New York City, United States | ||
Robert Baggio Kcira (born January 9, 1994) is an American soccer player, of Albanian descent, who plays as either an attacking midfielder or as a forward for Miami FC in the North American Soccer League.
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Youth career
Robert Baggio Kcira began his youth career playing in New York for Clarkstown FC's youth squad where he still holds multiple records for scoring and assists. Kcira was selected to play for the NY State Olympic Development Program (ODP). While playing for ODP, Baggio was invited to play for the U.S. Regional 1 team and then soon selected for the U.S. National Pool. From there, he joined the New York Red Bulls Academy team where he played tournaments in Barcelona, Texas, and other major venues around the globe.
SC Wiener Neustadt
Bypassing college to play soccer professionally, Baggio signed with SC Wiener Neustadt, a member of the Austrian Football Bundesliga, in 2012. It was during the 2014–2015 season where Baggio shined brightest, leading the team in both goals and assists, while helping his club win their division. He was then selected to the Starting XI of the league, an honor reserved for the most premiere players at each position.
Miami FC
In January 2016, Kcira signed professionally for North American Soccer League side Miami FC, where he was assigned the number 14 shirt. Miami FC is coached by former Italian World Cup winning defender Alessandro Nesta.
Personal life
Born in New York, Kcira is of Albanian origin on his father's side. He was named after his father Frank's sporting idol, Italian former footballer Roberto Baggio.