Gilman Lika

Early career

Born in Shkodër, Lika started his playing career with Vllaznia Shkodër. After years working up the ranks at the club, Lika finally made his breakthrough during the 2005–06 season at the age of just 18. He made his debut in the Albanian Superliga against Lushnja on 18 September 2005 in a 1–3 win; he came on as a substitute on the 89th minute. During that season, Lika managed to play 28 games. His first goal came against Dinamo Tirana on 29 April 2006. Lika came on as a substitute in the 46th minute and his goal came in the 86th minute. During his years at Vllaznia Shkodër, Lika produced many great performances, and in total he played 77 games and scored 14 goals in the Albanian Superliga.

Turkey

Along with fellow Vllaznia Shkodër players Admir Teli and Xhevahir Sukaj, he moved to the Turkish side Hacettepe Spor Kulübü on 4 August 2008. After joining the club, Lika managed to make it into the starting lineup. During his time at Hacettepe, Lika played 24 matches and scored two goals, being one of the valuable players of the team, which finished the 2008–09 season in the last position. After leaving Hacettepe Spor Kulübü, Lika signed with fellow Turkish side Boluspor in August 2009. He scored two goals in his debut match against Mersin İdmanyurdu on 23 August, helping the team to win match 2–1. This was followed by another goal in the 2–1 away defeat to Çaykur Rizespor, which made temporarily him the TFF First League top goalscorer. After a year at…

Lika had played for Albania under-21 since making his debut on 11 October 2005 in a match against Turkey. The match ended in a draw, and although Lika started on his debut, he was subbed off in the 55th minute. He has nine appearances for the under-21 side from 2005 to 2008. Lika has also played for Albania U-19, although he only played 4 games during 23 October 2005 and 27 October 2005. Lika made his senior international debut in a friendly against Azerbaijan on 19 November 2008 following a call-up by Arie Haan. He was a 73rd-minute substitute for Klodian Duro in the 1–1 draw. His first competitive cap came just a few months later against Malta where he started the game on the left of the five man midfield and helped his side to a goal less draw.

Club

As of 2 November 2016

International

As of 21 October 2014

Club

Vllaznia Shkodër

Albanian Cup: 2007–08 Tirana

Albanian Cup: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2016–17 Albanian Supercup: 2011, 2012 Flamurtari Vlorë

Albanian Cup: 2013–14

Individual

Albanian Superliga Player of the Month: September 2011