Ferhan Hasani

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Ferhan Hasani (Macedonian: Ферхан Хасани; born 18 June 1990), nicknamed Buba, is a Macedonian professional footballer.

Date of birth (1990-06-18) 18 June 1990 (age 35)
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
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Ferhan Hasani
Hasani with KF Shkëndija in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-06-18) 18 June 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth Tetovo, SR Macedonia,
Yugoslavia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1998–2007 Shkëndija
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Shkëndija 42 (18)
2012–2013 VfL Wolfsburg 4 (0)
2013–2015 Brøndby IF 35 (7)
2015–2018 Shkëndija 64 (46)
2018–2019 Al-Ra'ed 24 (2)
2020 HJK 9 (5)
2021 Partizani Tirana 12 (0)
2022–2023 Shkëndija 38 (4)
2023–2024 Helsingør 15 (2)
International career
2006 Macedonia U17
2010–2012 Macedonia U21 13 (3)
2010–2021 North Macedonia 43 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 May 2023
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He made his full international debut on 22 December 2010 against China in a friendly game.[1] He represented the nation at UEFA Euro 2020, their first major tournament.

Personal life

Hasani was born in Tetovo, North Macedonia to an ethnic Albanian family. As a child, Hasani grew up with the nickname Buba (lit.'bug' or 'beetle') because he was quicker on the ball than his peers.[2] Hasani joined Shkëndija at the age of 8.[2]

Club career

Shkëndija

When Shkëndija were in the Macedonian Second League, Hasani got his chance to play for the senior squad when he was 17 years old. In the second of his two seasons with the senior squad, Hasani scored 13 goals in 27 matches, establishing himself as best striker in the team and an important contributor to Shkëndija's championship 2010–11 season, earning Shkëndija promotion to the Macedonian First League.[2] He became a fan favourite by scoring a goal from a free kick against rivals FK Vardar[2] in the final game of the season. During the half time of the game against Metalurg, Hasani was presented as the best player of the season.[2]

There was some speculation that Croatian club Hajduk Split and German club VfL Wolfsburg,[3] were interested in signing the striker, as well as Dutch side FC Groningen and Gent of Belgium. However, Hasani remained at Shkendija for the first half of the new season. The season started well until he suffered an injury that kept him out of the squad until the latter half of the year. Hasani contributed five goals and eight assists for his club that season before leaving in the winter break.[4]

VfL Wolfsburg

On 16 December 2011, Hasani agreed to a three-year deal with Wolfsburg and joined the German club immediately after the New Year.[4][5][6] Wolfsburg manager, Felix Magath, stated that new acquisitions Hasani and Slobodan Medojević were "two young players who have played exceptionally well in their respective leagues and are talents from whose we expect to be great players".[7]

On 30 September 2012, Hasani made his debut for Wolfsburg, coming on in the 45th minute against Mainz 05.

During the 2012–13 season's winter transfer period, Hasani received interest from Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb. It was reported that Wolfsburg and Dinamo have agreed terms and all that remains is a medical test on 25 January.[8][9] Dinamo coach Kruno Jurčić stated "He is a winger who can play on both sides and he's the kind of player we need. I've seen him when I was working for Croatia national team and was scouting Macedonia so when an opportunity came to sign him we didn't hesitate".[9] But the transfer failed.

With the Wolfsburg squad being reduced and not receiving much match time, Hasani planned to leave in the summer, with possible interests from Dynamo Dresden and Brøndby.[10]

Brøndby IF

2013–14 season

On 2 September 2013, Hasani decided to join Brøndby IF. According to Danish media the transfer fee was €260K. He signed a two-year contract and was presented the jersey number 22.[11] Hasani debuted on 15 September 2013 and scored his first goal after only two minutes of play, as he became matchwinner with a goal in the 65th minute against Odense Boldklub.[12]

2014–15 season

After a successful pre-season, in which he scored against Liverpool,[13] Hasani succumbed to injury missing out on the beginning of the season.

On 7 December, Hasani returned and Brøndby defeated Silkeborg IF 1–0. Hasani scored the goal on what was the 50th anniversary of Brøndby.[citation needed] Ferhan had a successful season with Brøndby reaching third in the Superliga.

Return to Shkëndija

In the 2017–18 season, Ferhan led Shkëndija to winning the league and cup. He scored 22 goals in 27 matches and made 15 assists. With his contract over and achieve all trophies in the league, it is suspected that Ferhan will leave, with interest from Galatasaray.[14]

Al-Ra'ed

On 17 August 2018, Hasani agreed to terms with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ra'ed.[15]

HJK

On 18 October 2019, HJK announced the signing of Hasani on a one-year contract.[16]

Partizani Tirana

On 26 January 2021, he signed for FK Partizani.

Second return to Shkëndija

On 6 January 2022, he returned to Shkëndija once again.[17]

FC Helsingør

On 2 June 2023, Hassani joined Danish 1st Division side FC Helsingør on a two-year contract[18] After the club was relegated to the 2024-25 Danish 2nd Division, it was announced in August 2024 that Hasani had left the club.[19]

International career

Hasani made his full international debut on 22 December 2010 against China in a friendly match.[20] At the end of the football season, Hasani was called up to the Macedonian squad for the upcoming fixture with Ireland for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers. He came on as a substitute in the tenth minute and Macedonia went on to lose 0–2 to Ireland.[21] With Macedonia effectively out of the qualifications of the UEFA Euro 2012, Hasani was called to play for the Under-21s team against Serbia for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifiers. Hasani was crucial as he scored for Macedonia, resulting in a 1–1 draw.[22]

On 29 February 2012, Hasani scored his first goal in an away friendly against Luxembourg as Macedonia suffered a 1–2 defeat.[23]

Career statistics

Club

As of 11 June 2024.[24]
More information Club, Season ...
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shkëndija 2010–11 Macedonian First League 28132813
2011–12 Macedonian First League 145002[b]01[c]0175
Total 42180020104518
VfL Wolfsburg 2012–13 Bundesliga 400040
Brøndby 2013–14 Danish Superliga 1940000194
2014–15 Danish Superliga 163001[d]0173
Total 357001000367
Shkëndija 2015–16 Macedonian First League 1112102[d]01412
2016–17 Macedonian First League 2712418[d]23915
2017–18 Macedonian First League 2722308[d]33825
Total 654681185009152
Al-Ra'ed 2018–19 Saudi Pro League 24221263
2019–20 Saudi Pro League 000000
Total 242210000263
HJK Helsinki 2020 Veikkausliiga 956200157
Partizani Tirana 2020–21 Kategoria Superiore 120120
Shkëndija 2021–22 Macedonian First League 132132
2022–23 Macedonian First League 2526[e]2314
Total 384006200446
Helsingør 2023–24 Danish 1st Division 15211163
Career total 244861752771028998
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International

As of 9 October 2016[25]
More information National team, Year ...
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
North Macedonia
201010
201150
201281
201340
201410
201540
201631
Total262
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International goals

As of match played 9 October 2016[26]
Scores and results list North Macedonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hasani goal.
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List of international goals scored by Ferhan Hasani
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 29 February 2012Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg7 Luxembourg1–01–2Friendly[23]
2 9 October 2016Philip II Arena, Skopje, Macedonia26 Italy2–12–32018 FIFA World Cup qualification[27][28]
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Honours

References

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