Bekim Leo Erkoçeviç (born 23 April 1992) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for German Bremen-Liga club Vatan Sport Bremen II.[1]

Bekim Erkoçeviç
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-04-23) 23 April 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
2005–2011 Vllaznia Shkodër
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Vllaznia 15 (1)
2012–2013 Ada 27 (7)
2013–2014 Burreli 12 (1)
2014–2015 Apolonia 24 (5)
2015 Besëlidhja 17 (1)
2016–2017 Vllaznia 5 (0)
2017–2018 Vllaznia B 11 (1)
2018–2019 Besëlidhja 13 (0)
2019 SV Grohn
2019 Vatan Sport Bremen 14 (16)
2019–2020 FC Timi
2020–2022 BV Essen
2022–2023 Vatan Sport Bremen 3 (1)
2023– Vatan Sport Bremen II 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:57, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Early career

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Erkoçeviç made his debut on the last day of the 2010–11 campaign away to Bylis Ballsh in a 2–0 loss, coming on as a substitute for Ndriçim Shtubina in the 62nd minute.[2] He was an unused substitute in the Europa League against Birkirkara on 30 June 2011.[3]

Erkoçeviç left the club on 12 August 2012 after struggling to find minutes to play as he concluded 2011–12 with only 14 league matches, only 4 of them as starter.[4]

Apolonia Fier

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On 10 January 2014, Erkoçeviç came at Apolonia Fier on a one-week trial.[5] Ten days later, he successfully passed the trial and signed a contract with the club.[6]

Besëlidhja Lezhë

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On 17 January 2015, Erkoçeviç agreed personal terms and joined Besëlidhja Lezhë for an undisclosed fee.[7]

Vllaznia Shkodër

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In January 2016, Erkoçeviç returned to his first club Vllaznia Shkodër after impressing in a friendly against his former side Ada Velipojë.[8] He made his return debut a month later on 27 February in the goalless draw against Laçi where he appeared in the last minutes as a substitute.[9] He made another four appearances, all of them as substitutes, collecting 95 minutes as Vllaznia finished 6th in championship.

During the 2016–17 season, Erkoçeviç made no league appearances. He, however, contributed with 3 cup appearances, notably scoring a brace in the returning fixture of second round against Kamza.[10]

In September 2017, Erkoçeviç was assigned to their B-team, which participated in the first division.[11] He scored his first goal of the season on 18 November by netting the third in the 1–3 win over Erzeni Shijak.[12] That was his only strike in 11 appearances for the team as he left in mid-January.

Besëlidhja Lezhë return

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On 16 January 2018, Erkoceviç returned to Besëlidhja Lezhë and signed a contract running until 2019.[13] On 30 June, after finishing the season with 11 appearances and no goals, the club gave him a contract for the next season.[14] He began the new season on 9 September by playing in team's opening league match against Burreli, receiving a red card for violent conduct towards an opponent player.[15] Shortly after, he was suspended for the next five matches by Disciplinary Commission of AFA.[16]

Career statistics

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As of 21 September 2018[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vllaznia Shkodër 2010–11 Albanian Superliga 1 0 0 0 1 0
2011–12 14 1 5 1 0 0 19 2
Total 15 1 5 1 0 0 20 2
Ada Velipojë 2012–13 Albanian First Division 27 7 1 1 28 7
Burreli 2013–14 Albanian First Division 12 1 2 1 14 2
Apolonia Fier 2013–14 Albanian First Division 12 4 0 0 12 4
2014–15 Albanian Superliga 12 1 2 1 14 2
Total 24 5 2 1 26 6
Besëlidhja Lezhë 2014–15 Albanian First Division 13 1 0 0 13 1
2015–16 4 0 2 0 6 0
Total 17 1 2 0 0 0 19 1
Vllaznia Shkodër 2015–16 Albanian Superliga 5 0 0 0 5 0
2016–17 0 0 3 2 3 2
Total 5 0 3 2 8 2
Vllaznia Shkodër B 2017–18 Albanian First Division 11 1 0 0 11 1
Besëlidhja Lezhë 2017–18 Albanian First Division 11 0 0 0 11 0
2018–19 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 12 0 0 0 12 0
Career total 123 16 15 6 0 0 138 22

References

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  1. ^ a b "Albania - B. Erkoçeviç - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Bylis Ballsh vs. Vllaznia Shkodër 2 – 0". Soccerway. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Birkirkara vs. Vllaznia Shkodër 0 – 2". Soccerway. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Erkoçeviç largohet nga Vllaznia" [Erkoçeviç flees from Vllaznia] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  5. ^ Mikel Mbriçaj (10 January 2014). "Plot lojtarë në provë, Erkoçeviç te Apolonia" [A lot of player on trial, Erkoçeviç at Apolonia] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  6. ^ Mikel Mbriçaj (20 January 2014). "Apolonia nis goditjet, firmos shkodrani Erkoçeviç" [Apolonia starts striking, shkodrani Erkoçeviç signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Erkoçeviç e Bejte te Besëlidhja" [Erkoçeviç and Bejte at Besëlidhja] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Vetëm Erkoçeviç kalon "klasën"" [Only Erkoçeviç passes the "test"] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Barazim me Laçin, por te Vllaznia ndihen të vjedhur" [A draw with Laçi, but Vllaznia feels robbed] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Vllaznia Shkodër vs. Kamza 6 – 0". Soccerway. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  11. ^ "Vllaznia B 100% shkodrane, talente dhe emra të njohur" [Vllaznia B 100% shkodrane, talents and known names] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Erzeni Shijak vs. Vllaznia Shkodër B 1 – 3". Soccerway. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Erkoçeviç te Besëlidhja: Vij për Superioren!" [Erkoçeviç at Besëlidhja: I came from Superliga!] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Besëlidhja nuk i ndahet dashurisë shkodrane në merkato" [Besëlidhja doesn't let go the "shkodran" love in transfer market] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  15. ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Burreli 2 – 1". Soccerway. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  16. ^ "Vendimet e Disiplinës/ Shkelm kundërshtarit, dënim shembullor për lojtarin e Besëlidhjes" [Discipline's decisions/ A kick to the opponent, exemplary punishment for Besëlidhja player] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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