Bledar Devolli
Albanian footballer (born 1978)
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Bledar Devolli (born 15 January 1978) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Gjirokastër, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1998 | Luftëtari | 44 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | Bylis | 22 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | Luftëtari | 33 | (3) |
| 2001–2002 | Tirana | 20 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | Vllaznia | 24 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Tomori | 16 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Lushnja | 24 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | Elbasani | 12 | (1) |
| 2006 | Skënderbeu | 15 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Teuta | 28 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Partizani | 21 | (1) |
| 2008–2010 | Tirana | 60 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Flamurtari | 23 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Luftëtari | 28 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Shkumbini | 11 | (0) |
| 2013 | Partizani | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 377 | (22) | |
| International career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Albania U21 | 8 | (0) |
| 2000 | Albania | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Luftëtari | ||
| 2016 | Kamza | ||
| 2017 | Bylis | ||
| 2018 | FC KEK | ||
| 2018 | Kamza | ||
| 2018−2019 | Tomori | ||
| 2019 | Kastrioti | ||
| 2019−2020 | Tirana U-19 | ||
| 2020−2021 | Drenica | ||
| 2022 | Dinamo Tirana | ||
| 2022 | Turbina | ||
| 2022 | Akademia e Futbollit U-19 | ||
| 2023 | Drenica | ||
| 2023 | Luzi 2008 | ||
| 2024 | Kukësi | ||
| 2024 | Iliria | ||
| 2024−2025 | Liria Prizren | ||
| 2025 | Teuta | ||
| 2025 | Kukësi | ||
| 2025– | Luftëtari | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Devolli was released by the Flamurtari chairman Shpëtim Gjika on 19 July 2011, along with three other main players, Daniel Xhafaj, Sebino Plaku and Julian Ahmataj.[1]
International career
Devolli was first introduced to the national team in 2000 when he was called up to participate in the 2000 Rothmans International Tournament. He made his debut on 6 February by playing in the first half of the opening match versus Andorra which finished in a comfortable 3–0 win.[3] His second appearance occurred two days later against Azerbaijan as Albania won 1–0.[4] In the last match Devolli was rested as Albania defeated hosts of Malta to secure the first place with nine points and the first title.[5]
Managerial career
Devolli started his management career on 8 July 2014 as he became the new coach of his boyhood club Luftëtari for the 2014–15 season.[6] Following the goalless draw against Butrinti on 8 February 2015 which left the team in penultimate position in Albanian First Division, Devolli resigned from his post.[7] His decision was accepted by club board.[7]
On 28 January 2016, Devolli was appointed the new coach of Albanian First Division side Kamza.[8] He left the duty on 26 March of the following year.[9]
On 5 August 2017, Devolli joined fellow First Division side Bylis in their bid to achieve promotion to top flight.[10] He resigned on 4 October following the goalless draw against Turbina.[11]
He was appointed manager of relegation-threatened Kastrioti in January 2019.[12]
