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Medin Zhega
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Date of birth (1946-01-31)31 January 1946
Place of birth Shkodër, Albania
Date of death 12 June 2012(2012-06-12) (aged 66)
Place of death Tirana, Albania
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position 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
National team
1965–1971 Albania 11 (3)
Teams managed
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
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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.

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)
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