Albania Football – Team Profile: Partizani Tirana

Overview of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Partizani Tirana is a professional Albanian football team, based in the capital city of Tirana. The team was founded on February 4, 1946, and has a rich history in Albanian football. Partizani Tirana is one of the most successful football teams in Albania, having won 15 Albanian Superliga titles and 16 Albanian Cup titles. The club is also known for its passionate fans, who support the team through thick and thin.

History of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Partizani Tirana was founded in the aftermath of World War II, as part of the communist government’s plan to create a new, socialist society. The team was initially known as KS 17 Nëntori Tirana, before being renamed Partizani Tirana in 1949. The team quickly established itself as one of the top teams in Albania, winning its first Albanian Superliga title in 1954. Partizani Tirana continued to dominate Albanian football throughout the 1960s and 1970s, winning a total of 11 domestic titles during that period.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Partizani Tirana faced increasing competition from other teams in Albania, but still managed to win several domestic titles during that period. The team’s fortunes have been more mixed in recent years, with some seasons of success and others of disappointment. However, despite these ups and downs, Partizani Tirana remains one of the most popular football teams in Albania.

Notable Players of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Over the years, Partizani Tirana has produced many talented footballers, both from Albania and other parts of the world. Some of the most notable players to have played for the team include:

– Artan Bano: A prolific striker who played for Partizani Tirana in the 1980s and 1990s, scoring over 200 goals for the team.
– Loro Boriçi: A legendary Albanian footballer and coach, who played for Partizani Tirana in the 1940s and 1950s. Boriçi later went on to coach the Albanian national team.
– Erjon Bogdani: An Albanian striker who played for Partizani Tirana in the late 1990s and early 2000s, before going on to play for a number of other clubs in Europe.
– Skënder Gega: A former Albanian international who played for Partizani Tirana in the 1970s and 1980s, helping the team win several domestic titles during that period.
– Altin Haxhi: Another former Albanian international who played for Partizani Tirana in the 1990s, and later went on to represent several other Albanian clubs.

Coaches of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Partizani Tirana has had many coaches over the years, some of whom have been more successful than others. Some of the most notable coaches to have worked with the team include:

– Ilir Shulku: A former Albanian international who coached Partizani Tirana during the 2006-2007 season.
– Artan Mira: A former Partizani Tirana player who coached the team on several occasions during the 1990s and 2000s.
– Skënder Jareci: A former Partizani Tirana player who went on to coach the team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning several domestic titles during that period.
– Refik Resmja: A former Partizani Tirana player who coached the team during the 1980s and 1990s, winning several domestic titles during that period.

Most Successful Season of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Partizani Tirana has had many successful seasons over the years, but perhaps its most successful season came in 1993-1994, when the team won a domestic double by claiming the Albanian Superliga title and the Albanian Cup. That season, Partizani Tirana was coached by Skënder Jareci, and featured a number of talented players such as Altin Çufi, Ylli Shehu, and Gjergji Muzaka.

Owner of Partizani Tirana Football Team

The current owner of Partizani Tirana is Gazmend Demi, a wealthy Albanian businessman who acquired the team in 2019. Prior to Demi’s ownership, Partizani Tirana had been in financial difficulty, but under his leadership, the team has stabilized and is looking to improve its on-field performance.

Stadium of Partizani Tirana Football Team

Partizani Tirana plays its home matches at the Selman Stërmasi Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,500 spectators. The stadium is located in the Qyteti Studenti neighborhood of Tirana, and is named after Selman Stërmasi, a legendary Albanian footballer who played for Partizani Tirana in the 1940s and 1950s. The Selman Stërmasi Stadium is one of the oldest football stadiums in Albania, and has a rich history of hosting important matches.

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