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

Rustem Hoxha
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-07-21) 21 July 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Durrës, Albania
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Dinamo
Number 5
Youth career
2002–2010 Teuta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2017 Teuta 135 (4)
2012–2013Luftëtari (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 Tirana 26 (3)
International career
2009–2011 Albania U19 4 (1)
2011–2013 Albania U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1th June 2024

Club career

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Teuta Durrës

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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

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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

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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

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On 6 September 2018, Hoxha returned to Luftëtari Gjirokastër this time as a permanent transfer, signing for the 2018–19 season.[10]

International career

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Hoxha is a former Albanian youth international and has represented his nation at under-17 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

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As of 29 July 2021[11][12][13]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Teuta Durrës 2009–10 Albanian Superliga 2 0 0 0 2 0
2010–11 12 0 0 0 12 0
2011–12 8 0 2 0 10 0
2012–13 5 0 2 1 1[a] 0 8 1
2013–14 18 1 6 1 1[a] 0 25 2
2014–15 29 0 2 0 31 0
2015–16 34 3 3 0 37 3
2016–17 27 0 5 0 2[a] 0 34 0
Total 135 4 20 3 4 0 159 7
Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan) 2012–13 Albanian Superliga 6 1 0 0 6 1
Kukësi 2017–18 Albanian Superliga 35 2 7[b] 0 0 0 11 0
2018–19 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
Total 35 2 7 0 1 0 43 2
Luftëtari Gjirokastër 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 24 0 6 1 30 1
Teuta Durrës 2019–20 Albanian Superliga 32 2 7 3 2[a] 0 41 5
2020–21 34 2 4[b] 0 2[a] 0 39 2
2021–22 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 3 0
Total 66 4 11 3 7 0 84 7
Ballkani 2021–22 Kosovar Superliga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 266 12 44 7 12 0 322 19
  1. ^ a b c d e f g All appearance(s) in Europe
  2. ^ a b Including one appearance in Albanian Supercup

References

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  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. ^ a b "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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