Besart Abdurahimi was born in Zagreb, Croatia, to Albanian parents from North Macedonia.
He is a Macedonian association football player known for his role as a wing half.
Abdurahimi made his international debut for North Macedonia in 2014, scoring his first goal in a thrilling match against Luxembourg.
Biography
Early Life
Besart Abdurahimi was born in 1990 in Zagreb, Croatia, to Albanian parents who had emigrated from Gradec, Vrapčište in North Macedonia five years prior. Growing up in a multicultural environment, he developed a passion for football at an early age, which would shape his future career.
Career
Abdurahimi's professional career began with the Croatia national under-17 football team in 2006, where he showcased his talent as a wing half. He progressed through the ranks, playing for the under-19 and under-21 teams before making his senior debut for the North Macedonia men's national football team in 2014. His international career took off when he scored a dramatic last-minute goal against Luxembourg, securing a 3-2 victory for his team.
Throughout his club career, Abdurahimi has played for several teams across Europe, including N.K. Zagreb, Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C., and K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen. He had a brief stint with FC Astana in 2016 and later joined Cerezo Osaka, FK Shkëndija, and Partizani Tirana. In 2018, he signed with FC Hermannstadt, continuing to build his reputation in the football world. As of 2022, he plays for Bosnian club Zrinjski Mostar, furthering his career in the sport he loves.
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Career & Clubs
In March 2016, Abdurahimi joined FC Astana on loan. In October 2020, Abdurahimi returned to Croatia to join second-tier NK Rudeš in his hometown of Zagreb. On 30 September 2022, Pafos announced the signing of Abdurahimi on loan from Akritas Chlorakas.
In February 2014 the Albanian media wrote about him as a good alternative for Albania's attack, since he is an ethnic Albanian. On 14 May 2014 Besart had received a call up by the Macedonia national football team for the matches against Cameroon and Qatar on 26–30 May 2014. He had accepted the call up and will represent Macedonia at the international level. He made his debut on 26 May 2014 against Cameroon. He scored his first international "winning" goal in the 92nd minute in their 3–2 win against Luxembourg on 9 October 2014.
International
Scores and results list Macedonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Abdurahimi goal.
- Club
- K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (2014–2016)
- Club
- N.K. Zagreb (2008–2014)
- Club
- Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- FC Astana (2016–2016)
- Club
- Croatia national under-17 football team (2006–2006)
- Club
- Croatia national under-19 football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team (2009–2012)
- Club
- North Macedonia men's national football team (2014–)
- Club
- Cerezo Osaka (2016–2016)
- Club
- FK Shkëndija (2017–2017)
- Club
- Partizani Tirana (2018–2018)
- Club
- FC Hermannstadt (2018–2019)
- National team
- North Macedonia
- National team
- Croatia
Personal
Abdurahimi was born in 1990 in Zagreb, Croatia to Albanian parents from Gradec, Vrapčište in North Macedonia, who had moved there five years earlier.
Clubs
- North Macedonia men's national football team2014current
- Croatia national under-17 football team2006–2006
- Croatia national under-19 football team2008–2008
- N.K. Zagreb2008–2014
- Croatia national under-21 football team2009–2009
- Croatia national under-21 football team2009–2012
- Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C.2013–2014
- K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen2014–2016
- Cerezo Osaka2016–2016
- FC Astana2016–2016
- FK Shkëndija2017–2017
- FC Hermannstadt2018–2019
- Partizani Tirana2018–2018
Played together with
Abat AymbetovFC Astana- Adekanmi OlufadéK.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen · 2000–2001
- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorCerezo Osaka · 1995–1995
- Adrian AliajPartizani Tirana · 1992–1995
- Adrian ŠemperCroatia national under-21 football team
Adriano Ferreira MartinsCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010
Agim IbraimiFK Shkëndija · 2005–2006
Agostinho CáFC Hermannstadt · 2020–2020- Aki ArimizuCerezo Osaka
Akihiro IenagaCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010- Akihiro NishimuraCerezo Osaka · 1981–1991
- Akihiro SakataCerezo Osaka · 2007–2009
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Identifiers & aliases
Besart Abdurahimi is a Macedonian-Croatian footballer of Albanian descent who plays for Bosnian club Zrinjski Mostar.
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