Gjergji Muzaka: Biography, Facts and Career

Gjergji Muzaka (born 26 September 1984) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A product of Partizani Tirana academy, Muzaka begun his career as a talented youth player, which prompted Paris Saint-Germain to sign him in 2000. His spell in France was short-lived, however, as he returned at Partizani one year later and commenced his professional career as 17-year-old. Muzaka played for eight years for The Red Bulls, notably winning the Albanian Cup title and also having a brief spell in Greece at Iraklis as a loanee in 2004. In 2008, he switched clubs, joining Partizani's fierce rivals, KF Tirana. In the following years, he also represented Dinamo Tirana, Flamurtari Vlorë (twice) and Skënderbeu Korçë (twice), achieving a great success with the latter, winning three Albanian Superliga titles between 2011 and 2014. In January 2015, Muzaka returned to Tirana, but his second spell was marred by consistent injuries and off-field problems, including with club president Refik Halili. He left the club in controversial fashion in January 2017, accusing Halili of not paying him accordingly during his time there; Muzaka filled an appeal at the Conflict Resolution Room of AFA and won, but is yet to take is wages. He returned to Skënderbeu for a second time, and after a slow start, he aided the club to win the championship title in 2017–18 season. Prior to making his senior debut, Muzaka represented Albania at under-19 and -21 levels. He earned his first cap for the Albania national team in 2008, and since then, has made 23 appearances.

Quick facts about Gjergji Muzaka

• Full name: Gjergji Muzaka
• Born: 1984-09-26
• Nationality: Albania
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q657885

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