Sokol Cikalleshi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sokol Cikalleshi | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Kavajë, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FK Kukësi | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008-2013 | KS Besa | 60 | (11) |
| 2010-2011 | → KS Skënderbeu (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2011-2012 | → KF Tirana (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2012-2013 | → Incheon United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2013- | FK Kukësi | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2008-2009 | Albania U-19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2010-2011 | Albania U-21 | 7 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sokol Çikalleshi (born 27 July 1990) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays for Albania side FK Kukesi in the Albanian Superliga. He can play in most attacking midfield positions and also as a striker when needed. He is known for his skill and ability on the ball but also for his arial attacking threat through set pieces as he stands at over 6 feet tall.[1] Cikalleshi has played for Albania's U-19 and U-21 and has captained the latter. He's considered one of the most promising talents of Albanian football.
Career
Skënderbeu Korçë
He moved on loan to KS Skënderbeu Korçë on the first few days of the winter transfer season of 2011.
KF Tirana
He joined KF Tirana on loan until the end of the 2011-12 season on 27 January 2012 following a successful trial at the club, claiming it to be the "chance of a lifetime" to have the chance to play for the club.[2] He made his debut for the club in the Albanian Cup against Bylis Ballsh on 29 January, where he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute for Klodian Duro in the goalless draw.[3]
Incheon United
In July 2012, Cikalleshi joined South Korean K-League club Incheon United on a 6-month loan deal.
Honours
- Besa Kavajë
- Albanian Cup (1): 2009-10
- Albanian Supercup (1): 2010
- Skënderbeu Korçë
- Albanian Superliga (1): 2010-11
References
- ^ Footballdatabase Profile
- ^ "Gjata firmos për një vit e gjysmë" (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ Bylis Ballsh 0-0 KF Tirana
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