Vullnet Xhevat Basha (born 11 July 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the acting sporting director of Polish I liga club Wisła Kraków.[1] Born in Switzerland, he represented that nation at youth international levels but played for Albania at senior level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vullnet Xhevat Basha | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Lausanne, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wisła Kraków (acting sporting director) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2006 | Lausanne-Sport | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Lausanne-Sport | 61 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Grasshopper | 17 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Neuchâtel | 11 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Sion | 42 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Real Zaragoza (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Ponferradina | 30 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | UCAM Murcia | 20 | (1) |
| 2017–2021 | Wisła Kraków | 82 | (4) |
| 2021–2022 | Ionikos | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Wisła Kraków | 29 | (1) |
| Total | 319 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Switzerland U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Switzerland U19 | 11 | (3) |
| 2009–2011 | Switzerland U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Switzerland U21 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | Albania | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editReal Zaragoza
editOn 8 August 2014, Basha joined Segunda División side Real Zaragoza on season-long loan from Sion.[2] The deal included a buyout option.[3]
Ponferradina
editOn 25 July 2015, Basha joined Ponferradina where he penned a one-year contract.[4] He was presented to the media on the very same day, where he was allocated the squad number 4.[4]
Murcia
editOn 15 July 2016, Basha signed with UCAM Murcia CF among Jonathan Mejía.[5]
Wisła Kraków
editOn 10 August 2017, he signed a contract with Wisła Kraków.[6]
International career
editBasha represented Switzerland at the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship.
On 25 April 2013, Basha declared that he will follow the example of his older brother, Migjen Basha, and play for Albania, since he is liked by coach Gianni de Biasi.[7]
On 24 May 2013, Basha received the Albanian citizenship along with four fellow players Azdren Llullaku, Jurgen Gjasula, Amir Abrashi and Ilir Berisha.[8]
He played in his only match for Albania against Armenia in an international friendly on 14 August 2013, which ended in a 2–0 win at Qemal Stafa Stadium.[9]
Honours
editWisła Kraków
References
edit- ^ "Vullnet Basha pełniącym obowiązki (p.o) dyrektora sportowego Wisły Kraków!" (in Polish). Wisła Kraków. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Vullnet Basha nënshkruan me Real Zaragozën" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Vullnet Basha kalon te Real Saragoza" (in Albanian). Ora Sport. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ a b Sotir Kora (25 July 2015). "Vullnet Basha prezantohet te Ponferradina" (in Albanian). Super Sport Albania. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ UCAM Murcia: El mediocentro Basha y el delantero Jona, nuevos jugadores del UCAM Murcia Marca.com
- ^ "Vullnet Basha zawodnikiem Wisły" (in Polish). 90minut. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Le matin (25 April 2013). "Basha jouera avec l'Albanie" (in French). Lematin.ch. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Ekskluzive: Basha, Gjasula, Abrashi,Berisha e Llullaku me pasaportë shqiptare (dekreti)" (in Albanian). aSport.al. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Kuqezinjtë mposhtën 2–0 Armeninë. Rama konfirmohet goleador, Kaçe bën debutim spektakolar si kuqezi" (in Albanian). Sot.com.al. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Olbrzymia niespodzianka w finale Pucharu Polski. Wisła Kraków wygrała z Pogonią Szczecin [WIDEO]". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
External links
edit- Career History at ASF
- Vullnet Basha at BDFutbol
- Vullnet Basha at Soccerway
- Vullnet Basha at 90minut.pl (in Polish)