Personal information | |||
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Full name | Olsi Teqja | ||
Date of birth | 27 July 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Krujë, Albania | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back[1] | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Chambly | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2002–2008 | Olimpic | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2010 | Kastrioti Krujë | 26 | (3) |
2010–2011 | Apolonia Fier | 24 | (1) |
2011–2013 | Bylis Ballsh | 36 | (2) |
2013–2015 | Laçi | 50 | (0) |
2015–2017 | Tirana | 60 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Shkëndija | 16 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Kamza | 14 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Kukësi | 45 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Beauvais | 36 | (0) |
2022– | Chambly | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:09, 19 November 2023 (UTC) |
Olsi Teqja (born 27 July 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Championnat National 2 club Chambly.[2]
Club career
[edit]Bylis Ballsh
[edit]On 22 August 2011, Teqja joined Albanian Superliga side Bylis Ballsh. He debuted for the first time in Albanian Superliga with Bylis Ballsh on 10 September 2011, playing full-90 minutes in a 5–2 thrashing of Shkumbini Peqin at Adush Muça Stadium.[3] Later, on 17 December 2011, Teqja scored his first Bylis Ballsh goal in a 4–2 home victory against newly promoted side Tomori Berat.[4] Bylis Ballsh ended the first part of 2011–12 season in a comfortable 6th place.
Teqja played his first match for 2012 on 11 February, playing full-90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Shkumbini Peqin, receiving a yellow card in the 59th minute.[5] On 31 March, he scored against Tirana, which was proved to the lone goal of the match.[6] Teqja ended his first season with Bylis with 29 appearances in all competitions, including 17 in league, with Bylis finishing the league in 6th place and reaching the quarter-finals of Albanian Cup.
Tirana
[edit]On 12 July 2015, Tirana completed the signing of Teqja from Laçi on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[7] He said that the move to Tirana was "a dream come true".[8] He made his Tirana debut on 23 August in the opening league match of 2015–16 season against the newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë, playing the entire match in a 2–1 away win.[9] Following the end of 2016–17 season where Tirana was relegated for the first time in history, Teqja decided not to extend his contract, becoming a free agent in the process.[10]
Shkëndija
[edit]On 16 June 2017, Teqja moved for the first time aboard by joining Shkëndija of Tetovo on a one-year contract with an option of a further one.[11] He spent the summer playing in the qualifying rounds of UEFA Europa League, making 5 appearances as Shkëndija reached the play-offs for the second consecutive year.[12] Teqja played his first domestic match on 21 August by starting in the 3–0 away win over Shkupi in the league's second matchday.[13] He played 19 matches in the championship as Shkëndija was crowned champions for the second time in history; in addition he also played one cup match as Shkëndija made their way to the final, beating Pelister in the final, to win the trophy for the second time and to complete the domestic double.[14][15] Following the end of the season, Teqja didn't trigger the renew option due to not agreeing on financial terms, leaving the club after only one season.[16]
Kamza
[edit]On 4 August 2018, Teqja was presented as the newest player of Kamza, returning in Albanian top flight after only one season.[17]
Kukësi
[edit]Kukësi announced on 31 January 2019, that Teqja had signed with the club for 18 months.[18]
Beauvais
[edit]On 22 July 2020, French club Beauvais announced the signing of Teqja on free transfer.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 15 March 2021[2]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Kastrioti Krujë | 2008–09 | Albanian First Division | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 2 | ||
2009–10 | Albanian Superliga | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 1 | |||
Total | 26 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 3 | ||||
Apolonia Fier | 2010–11 | Albanian First Division | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 1 | ||
Bylis Ballsh | 2011–12 | Albanian Superliga | 17 | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 30 | 3 | ||
2012–13 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 0 | ||||
Total | 36 | 2 | 23 | 1 | — | — | 59 | 3 | ||||
Laçi | 2013–14 | Albanian Superliga | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 |
2014–15 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | |||
2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
Total | 50 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 0 | ||
Tirana | 2015–16 | Albanian Superliga | 31 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 36 | 1 | ||
2016–17 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
Total | 60 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 70 | 2 | ||||
Shkëndija | 2017–18 | Macedonian First League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[b] | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
Kamza | 2018–19 | Albanian Superliga | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 1 | ||
Kukësi | 2018–19 | Albanian Superliga | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 0 | ||
2019–20 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||
Total | 45 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 0 | ||
Beauvais | 2020–21 | National 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||
Career total | 280 | 7 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 359 | 10 |
- ^ a b Appearance in Albanian Supercup
- ^ a b c d All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
Honours
[edit]Laçi[2]
Tirana[2]
Shkëndija[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Olsi Teqja at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b c d e Olsi Teqja at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Bylis Ballsh vs. Shkumbini Peqin 5 – 2". Soccerway. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Teuta-kampione dimri, goleada të Skënderbeut e Flamurtarit" [Teuta winter champion, a lot of goals from Skënderbeu and Flamurtari] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ Fatmir Ahmeti (11 February 2012). "Shkumbini del blof në shtëpi, Bylisi i "ndërkombëtarizuar" i një merr pikë" [Shkumbini fail at home, a "internationalized" Bylis takes one point] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ Adela Merko (1 April 2012). "Tirana bie në Ballsh, s'e rimerr dot kreun. Bylisi, premio 500 USD për kokë" [Tirana falls in Ballsh, doesn't take the lead. Bylis, reward 500 USD for person] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Olsi Teqja firmos me Tiranen" [Olsi Teqja signs with Tirana] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Zyrtare, Olsi Teqja firmos për Tiranën: Realizova një ëndërr" [Official, Olsi Teqja signs for Tirana: I made a dream reality] (in Albanian). Minuta90.com. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Tirana i prish festën Tërbunit, bardheblutë fitojnë me përmbysje" [Tirana breakes Tërbuni's fest, white&blues wins with comeback] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ ""Senatorët" nisin fushatë te Tirana, po bindin lojtarët që të qëndrojnë" ["Senators" begins campaign at Tirana, they are convincing the players to stay] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "ZYRTARE: Shkëndija Firmos Me Olsi Teqja" [Official: Shkëndija signs with Olsi Teqja] (in Albanian). KFShkëndija.com. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Shkëndija Përballë Milanit Në Play Off Të UEFA Europa League" [Shkëndija versus Milan in the UEFA Europa League play-off] (in Albanian). KFShkëndija.com. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "Shkupi vs. Shkëndija 0 – 3". Soccerway. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Shkëndija, kampione e Maqedonisë për herë të dytë" [Shkëndija, champion of Macedonia for the second time] (in Albanian). Koha.net. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Shkëndija fiton edhe Kupën e Maqedonisë, fut Shkupin në Europa League" [Shkëndija wins the Macedonian Cup, put Shkupi in Europa League] (in Albanian). Top-Channel-tv. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ Sotir Kora (6 June 2018). "I përfundoi kontrata, Olsi Teqja largohet nga Shkëndija" [The contract expired, Olsi Teqja flees from Shkëndija] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ Alfred Lleshi (4 August 2018). "Kamza i beson eksperiencës së mbrojtësit, zyrtarizon Olsi Teqjën" [Kazma trust in the experience of the defender, formalizes Olsi Teqja] (in Albanian). Telesport.al. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Olsi Teqja i bashkohet FK Kukësit" [Olsi Teqja joins FK Kukësi] (in Albanian). FK Kukësi. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Un des meilleurs défenseurs d'Albanie à l'ASBO" [One of Albania’s best defenders at ASBO] (in French). ASBO. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
External links
[edit]- Olsi Teqja at Soccerway