Medin Zhega facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 January 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Shkodër, Albania | ||
| Date of death | 12 June 2012 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Tirana, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1964 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
| 1964–1970 | Dinamo Tirana | ||
| 1970–1975 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
| 1975–1976 | Dinamo Tirana | ||
| 1976–1979 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
| International career | |||
| 1965–1971 | Albania | 11 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1980–1982 | Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
| 1982–1984 | Albania (assistant) | ||
| 1984–1986 | Albania U23 (assistant) | ||
| 1988–1991 | Albania (technical director) | ||
| 1994–1996 | SV Bad Tölz 1925 | ||
| 1996–1997 | KF Albanet Tirana | ||
| 1999–2001 | Albania | ||
| 2001–2002 | Prishtina | ||
| 2002 | Shkëndija | ||
| 2002 | Besëlidhja Lezhë | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Medin Zhega (born January 31, 1946 – died June 12, 2012) was a famous Albanian football player and manager. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team.
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Medin Zhega's Playing Career
Medin Zhega had a long and successful career playing football. He was known for his skills as a forward.
Playing for Clubs
Medin Zhega started his football journey with Vllaznia, a team from his hometown of Shkodër. Later, he moved to Dinamo Tirana. He played for both clubs multiple times throughout his career. During his time as a player, he helped his teams win several championships in Albania. Medin Zhega stopped playing football when he was 32 years old, on September 9, 1979.
Playing for Albania's National Team
Medin Zhega also played for the Albanian national team. He made his first appearance for Albania when he was 19 years old in May 1965. This was a World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland. He played a total of 11 games for his country and scored 3 goals. His last international game was in June 1971, during a European Championship qualifying match against West Germany.
Medin Zhega's Managerial Career
After he stopped playing, Medin Zhega became a football manager, guiding teams from the sidelines.
Coaching Different Teams
Medin Zhega began his coaching career with his old club, Vllaznia. He later coached other teams like Albanet Tirana in Albania, Prishtina in Kosovo, and Shkëndija in North Macedonia. He even coached an amateur club in Germany called SV Bad Tölz 1925.
Leading the National Team
From 1999 to 2001, Medin Zhega was the manager of the Albanian national team. During this time, he led Albania to win the 2000 Rothmans International Tournament in 2000, which was a special achievement for the team.
Special Recognition
Medin Zhega received an important award called "Master of Work" from the President of Albania. This award recognized his great contributions and hard work in football.
Medin Zhega's Life Story
Medin Zhega was born in Shkodër, Albania, on January 31, 1946. He passed away on June 12, 2012, in Tirana, Albania.
He had two sons. One of his sons, Kreshnik, also became a football player. Kreshnik played for teams like Besëlidhja and Teuta. In 2018, Kreshnik became an assistant coach for FK Kukësi.
Medin Zhega's Achievements
Medin Zhega achieved many great things during his time as both a player and a manager.
As a Player
- Vllaznia Shkodër
- Albanian Superliga: 1971–72, 1973–74, 1977–78 (won the top league title)
- Albanian Cup: 1972, 1979 (won the national cup)
- Dinamo Tirana
- Albanian Superliga: 1966–67 (won the top league title)
- Albanian Cup: 1965 (won the national cup)
As a Manager
- Vllaznia Shkodër
- Albanian Cup: 1981 (won the national cup)
- Albania
- 2000 Rothmans International Tournament: 2000 (won this international tournament)
Individual Awards
- Albanian Superliga top scorer: 1966–67 (scored the most goals in the league with 19 goals)
- Albanian Footballer of the Year: 1967 (named the best football player in Albania)
