Vasfi Samimi Visoka (1908–1981) was an Albanian footballer, writer, doctor and veterinarian.[1] He was the first Albanian footballer to play competitively abroad, as he was part of the Fenerbahçe side for the 1927–28 campaign. Upon his return to Albania he played for both Sportklub Vlorë and Sportklub Tiranë. He was part of the Sportklub Tiranë squad between 1930 and 1931, but was not a regular member of the team because of his activities outside of football.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vasfi Samimi Visoka | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Visokë, Mallakastër, Ottoman Empire | ||
| Date of death | 1 January 1981 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Mallakastër, Albania | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–1928 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| 1929–1930 | Sportklub Vlorë | ||
| 1930–1937 | Sportklub Tiranë | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
editReferences
edit- ^ Pse jo? “Mbrojtja e Sportit Kombëtar”! - Panorama (in Albanian)
- ^ Vasfi Samimi, legjionari i parë shqiptar Archived 2014-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Albania - Championship Winning Teams - RSSSF