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Dritan Smajli (born 12 February 1985) is an Albanian footballer who plays defender . He has previously played for Kastrioti Krujë, Besëlidhja Lezhë, Vllaznia Shkodër, FK Kukesi and KF Tirana.

Club career

Early career

Having started his career with his hometown club Kastrioti Krujë as a youth player, he joined the first team in the 2004–05 season in the Albanian First Division, and he helped the side finish third in the league and achieve promotion to the Albanian Superliga in the 2005–06 season. Following the promotion winning campaign, he left the club and remained in the Albanian First Division with Besëlidhja Lezhë, who he also helped achieve promotion to the Albanian Superliga, as they finished runners up in the league, just two points behind the winners Skënderbeu Korçë. In his debut season in the Albanian Superliga, Smajli made 27 league appearances and scored twice, but he couldn't help his side fight off relegation, as they finished second from bottom and were automatically relegated to the Albanian First Division.

Vllaznia Shkodër

Smajli left Besëlidhja Lezhë following their relegation, and he joined Albanian Superliga side Vllaznia Shkodër in the summer of 2008, where he made an immediate impact in defence and helped his side challenge for the title, as they finished in second place, four points behind the champions Tirana. He also helped Vllaznia Shkodër reach the semi finals of the Albanian Cup, as they narrowly lost to Tirana 1–0 on aggregate after extra time over two legs.^[1] He made his European debut in the UEFA Cup first qualifying round on 17 July 2008 against Slovenian side Koper. He started in defence and played the full 90 minutes in a game that finished in a 2–1 away win for Vllaznia Shkodër thanks to a brace by Xhevahir Sukaj.^[2] He also started the return leg at the Loro Boriçi Stadium, but was substituted off in the 80th minute for Suad Liçi, in a game which ended in a goalless draw as Vllaznia Shkodër progressed to the second qualifying round.^[3]

On 7 February 2012, Smajli agreed a contract extension with Vllaznia Shkodër, with the new deal set to expiring at the end of 2012–13 season.^[4]

Kukesi

After five seasons in Shkodër, Smajli left the team and joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Kukesi on a one-year contract, taking the vacant number 2 in the process.^[5] On 22 May 2015, Smajli announced his departure from Kukesi by terminating his contract by mutual consensus, ending his spell with 64 appearances in all competitions and 2 goals.^[6]

Tirana

In June 2015, Smajli joined Tirana as a free transfer, following his departure from Kukesi.^[7] He was presented to the media on 26 June where he signed a two-year deal alongside with other defender Ronald Gërçaliu.^[8] Smajli made his competitive debut in the team's opening league match of 2015–16 season against the newcomers of Tërbuni Pukë on 23 August, playing full-90 minutes in an eventual 2–1 away win.^[9]

Besëlidhja

In July 2016, after 8 years playing for Albanian Superliga teams he decided to return to his hometown signing for Albanian First Division side Besëlidhja Lezhë to help the team reach the promotion to Albanian Superliga.

International career

Smajli has represented Albania in U17 and U21 teams, making three appearances in total.^[10] He made his competitive debut with U17 team on 24 September 2001 in the qualifying round match of UEFA European Under-17 Championship against Croatia in an eventual 5–2 away defeat.^[10]

References

1. ^{{cite news|url=http://rsssf.com/tablesa/alba09.html|title=Albania 2008–09|publisher=RSSSF.com|date=25 March 2016|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
2. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2009/matches/round=15282/match=303529/postmatch/commentary/index.html|title=Koper 1–2 Vllazina|publisher=UEFA.com|date=17 July 2008|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
3. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2009/matches/round=15282/match=303566/index.html|title=Vllaznia 0–0 Koper|publisher=UEFA.com|date=31 July 2008|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
4. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.shkodrasport.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1217%3Alajmi-i-fundit-dritan-smajli-firmos-me-vllaznine-edhe-per-sezonin-2012-13&catid=36%3Afutboll&Itemid=1&lang=sq|title=Lajm i fundit: Dritan Smajli firmos me Vllazninë edhe për sezonin 2012–13|publisher=Shkodra Sport|language=Albanian|date=7 February 2012|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
5. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/smajli-firmos-ne-kukes-dua-te-fitoj-titullin-dragoi-takon-gjicin-pritet-firma-e-rumunit/|title=Smajli firmos në Kukës: Dua të fitoj titullin. Dragoi takon Gjicin, pritet firma e rumunit|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=6 August 2013|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
6. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/kukesi-pas-dushkut-iken-edhe-smajli/|title=Kukësi, pas Dushkut ikën edhe Smajli|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=22 May 2015|accessdate=25 March 2016}}
7. ^{{cite news|url=http://infoalbania.al/tirana-prezanton-gercaliun-dhe-smajli-halili-po-punojme-per-tiranen-e-madhe/|title=Tirana prezanton Gercaliun dhe Smajli. Halili: "Po punojme per Tiranen e madhe"|publisher=Info Albania|language=Albanian|date=26 June 2015|accessdate=26 June 2015}}
8. ^{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/dritan-smajli-gjen-konsensusin-me-flamurtarin-gati-per-tiranen/|title=Dritan Smajli gjen konsensusin me Flamurtarin, gati për Tiranën|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=10 September 2015|accessdate=10 September 2015}}
9. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/kategoria-superiore-live-terbuni-tirana-1-1-barazon-gilman-lika-mbyllet-pjesa-e-pare/|title=Tirana i prish festën Tërbunit, bardheblutë fitojnë me përmbysje|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=24 August 2015|accessdate=23 September 2015}}
10. ^¹{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=62089/profile/index.html|title=UEFA profile|publisher=UEFA.com|date=25 March 2016|accessdate=25 March 2016}}