KS Vllaznia Shkodër
Squad
Bekim Balaj2023current
Loro Boriçi1937–1941- Loro Boriçi1945–1948
- Rudi Vata1988–1990
- Elvin Beqiri1999–2003
Admir Teli2000–2008- Klodian Duro2000–2001
Hamdi Salihi2002–2004
Orges Shehi2004–2005
Lutz Pfannenstiel2006–2007- Elvin Beqiri2008–2010
Armando Vajushi2009–2012- Bekim Balaj2009–2010
Ilion Lika2010–2010- Elvin Beqiri2012–2015
Sergi Moreno2012–2012
Tefik Osmani2012–2013- Sebastián Rodríguez2014–2014
Elis Bakaj2017–2017- Godfrey Walusimbi2019–2020
Vllaznia is the oldest football club in Albania, founded in 1919.
The club competes in the Albanian Superliga, the top tier of Albanian football.
Vllaznia has participated in every edition of Kategoria Superiore since 1930, except for a few seasons.
Biography
Formation
Klubi i Futbollit Vllaznia, commonly known as Vllaznia, is an esteemed Albanian football club based in the city of Shkodër. Founded on 16 February 1919, it is recognized as the oldest football club in Albania, marking the beginning of organized football in the country. The club was established by Palokë Nika and other sports enthusiasts who aimed to create a multi-sport organization. The name "Vllaznia" translates to "brotherhood" in Albanian, symbolizing loyalty and community spirit.
Early History
Football was introduced to Shkodër in 1908, and by 1912, the first football club, Indipendenca Shkodër, was formed. Vllaznia quickly became a prominent team, competing against other Albanian clubs, including their first match against KF Tirana in October 1920. The club has been a consistent participant in the Kategoria Superiore, Albania's top football league, since its inception in 1930, with only a few exceptions in the 1950s and the 2018-19 season.
Achievements
Vllaznia has a rich history of success, having won the Kategoria Superiore title 10 times, with their first victory in 1940. They have also claimed the Albanian Cup on eight occasions and have been runners-up in various competitions multiple times. Their legacy is marked by a strong competitive spirit and a commitment to excellence in Albanian football, making them a cornerstone of the sport in the region.
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Background
Football was introduced to the city of Shkodër in 1908, when a Maltese priest, Father Gut Ruter, brought a football into the city, which is considered to be the first time football was played in the country. The first football club formed in Albania was Indipendenca Shkodër, which began operating in 1912 under the guidance of founder Palokë Nika, who was also the captain of the team. The first football game organised in city took place in October 1913 between Indipendenca Shkodër and the occupying Austro-Hungarian Imperial Navy. It was the first time a football team composed of Albanians had played foreigners, making it the first international game to ever take place involving an Albanian team, as well as being the first 90-minute football game to be played with two 45 minute halves in the country. Indipendenca Shkodër lost the game 2–1, with the captain Palokë Nika scoring the only goal for the home side.
Early history
Following the rise in popularity of football in the city, this prompted Palokë Nika along with other sportspeople in the city to form a club that would cater for many sports including football and on 16 February 1919 the Vllaznia Sports Society was formed. Vllaznia is a concept in Albanian culture often translated as "brotherhood;" it refers to loyalty to one's fis (clan, tribe). They played games against other Albanian teams, notably playing KF Tirana in their first ever game in October 1920. The club also played international…
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- Albanian Superliga
Legacy
Kategoria Superiore Winners (10): 1940*, 1945, 1946, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1977–78, 1982–83, 1991–92, 1997–98, 2000–01 Runners-up (13): 1932, 1933, 1936, 1937, 1947, 1949, 1974–75, 1996–97, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2008–09, 2020–21, 2024–25 Kategoria e Parë Winners (2): 1957, 1962 Runners-up (1): 2018–19 Albanian Cup Winners (8): 1964–65, 1971–72, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1986–87, 2007–08, 2020–21, 2021–22 Runners-up (8): 1938–39, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1985–86, 1998–99, 2005–06, 2009–10 Albanian Supercup Winners (2): 1998, 2001 Runners-up (4): 1992, 2008, 2021, 2022
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Identifiers & aliases
Klubi i Futbollit Vllaznia, commonly known as Vllaznia, is an Albanian football club based in the city of Shkodër. It is the association football branch of the Vllaznia Sports Club, which was founded on 16 February 1919. It is also the oldest club in Albania which means it is the first club created in Albania. The club have competed in every edition of Kategoria Superiore since 1930, which is the top tier of football in Albania, besides in the 1956–57, 1961–62 and 2018–19 football seasons.
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