Kemajl Avdiu

Swedish association football player

Kemajl Avdiu
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-12-22) 22 December 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth SFR Yugoslavia
Position(s) Midfielder, Attacker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Esbjerg fB[1] 12 (1)
1998–2000 Bury F.C. 27 (1)
1999 → Partick Thistle F.C. (loan) 6 (1)
2000 → Falkirk F.C. (loan) 1 (0)
2000 Finn Harps F.C.[2]
2001 Jonkopings Sodra IF[3] 17 (7)
2001–2002 PAS Giannina F.C.[4]
2002–2007[7] Husqvarna FF[5][6]
2007–2009[10] FC Trollhättan[8][9]
2009–2013[13] Tenhults IF[11][12] 44+ (0+)
2013 Hovslätts IK[14][15] 20 (2)
2014 Tenhults IF[16] 2 (0)
2015-20xx IK Tord[17] 7+ (0+)
2018 IF Haga[18] 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kemajl Avdiu (born 22 December 1976) is a Swedish former footballer.

Career

England

Continuing his career at Bury from Esbjerg fB, Avdiu stayed with the Shakers until 2000,[19] totaling 27 appearances and one goal.[citation needed]

Meanwhile, his family was trying to survive the Kosovo War (1998-1999), afraid to leave due to the threat of the Yugoslavian army.[20] His family, including himself supported the NATO bombing of the country,[20][21] but some of his relatives had not been accounted for, even though most fled to Albania.[21] The then 22-year old, feeling fortunate to be safe, also expressed concern for his Austria-based friend who was thinking of enrolling in the Kosovo Liberation Army.[21]

When the conflict was over, Avdiu hoped that his parents would retire in Kosovo.[20]

Scotland

Loaned out to Partick Thistle from April to May 1999, the Swede put the Jags 2-0 up over East Fife on debut, but they came back 2-2.[22][23] Despite this, he remained a fans' favorite.[22] The day before, he volunteered to pack supplies to help people affected by the Kosovo War, expressing disquiet at the situation but also fortunate that there were many volunteers.[23]

References

  1. ^ Esbjerg fB Profile
  2. ^ Harps keen on Kamelj Kickin Magazine
  3. ^ STATISTIK: SAMTLIGA SPELARE UNDER 2000-TALET I JÖNKÖPINGS SÖDRA Goran & Gary (Textalk Webzine)
  4. ^ Περίοδος 2001-02 ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΙΝΑ 1966
  5. ^ Storseger för HFF Sveriges Radio
  6. ^ Sweden Cup 2005 RSSSF
  7. ^ Koll på division I södra Kristianstadbladet
  8. ^ Kemajl har landat i FCT TTELA
  9. ^ Historik FC Trollhättan
  10. ^ Läget i Superettan, 18/2 Södrasajten.se (Textalk Webnews)
  11. ^ Avdiu och Kamhie förstärker Tenhult Jnytt
  12. ^ Avdiu fortsätter i Tenhult - och tränarstaben är klar Jnytt
  13. ^ Välkända ansikten i Tenhults nya ledarstab Jnytt
  14. ^ Två nyförvärv till Hovslätt Jnytt
  15. ^ Hovslätts IK 2013 IdrottOnline
  16. ^ Tio mål när Tenhult storvann Jnytt
  17. ^ IK Tord (IdrottOnline) Profile
  18. ^ IF Haga (laget.se) Profile
  19. ^ Kemo's home Swede home The Bolton News
  20. ^ a b c Shakers star's Kosovo nightmare Lancashire Telegraph
  21. ^ a b c I fear for my family says soccer star The Bolton News
  22. ^ a b Partick Thistle History Archive Profile
  23. ^ a b JAGS STRIKER ON A MERCY MISSION Daily Record (Scotland - Thefreelibrary.com)
  • fogis.se Profile
  • Kemajl Avdiu at FootballDatabase.eu
  • Kemajl Avdiu at Soccerbase


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