Full name Shyqyri Ballgjini 1978–1979 Vllaznia Shkoder 1973–1978 Dinamo Tirana Height 1.84 m | Years Team Role Footballer Place of birth Durres, Albania Name Shyqyri Ballgjini | |
Date of birth (1954-08-15) August 15, 1954 (age 61) | ||
Rrëfim - I ftuar Shyqyri Ballgjini (30 Qershor)
Shyqyri Ballgjini (born 15 August 1954) is a former Albanian footballer, who spent the most of his career, except one season, playing with Dinamo Tirana, as well as Albania. During his career, Ballgjini has scored more than 100 league goals and more than 50 Republic cup goals.
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Career
He was part of the 'Golden Age' of Dinamo, forming a successful offensive partnership Vasillaq Zëri and Ilir Përnaska which is considered to be the best offensive trio in Dinamo's history. During 1978–79, he played for Vllaznia Shkodër. He returned to Dinamo in 1979 where he stayed until 1984, the year he decided to end his football career.
Ballgjini was honored with the title "Legend of Albanian football", a title which is received by a total of 5–6 players. He is on the list of the 100 best Albanian players of all time.
International career
He has been a former player of Albania, representing his country two times in 1981.