Vangjel Zguro (born 4 March 1993) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Struga.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vangjel Zguro | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Pogradec, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Struga | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Pogradeci | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Pogradeci | 56 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Butrinti | 9 | (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Pogradeci | 20 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Korabi | 10 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Luftëtari | 25 | (0) |
| 2018 | Kamza | 16 | (1) |
| 2018 | Kukësi | 11 | (0) |
| 2019 | Red Wolves | 25 | (1) |
| 2020 | FC Tulsa | 9 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Skënderbeu | 56 | (5) |
| 2023 | Bylis Ballsh | 17 | (1) |
| 2023– | Struga | 22 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 March 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Korabi Peshkopi edit
In July 2016, Zguro joined newly promoted Albanian Superliga side Korabi Peshkopi by signing a one-year contract.[4] He made his team debut as well as Albanian Superliga debut on 2 October in the 3–2 away win over Teuta Durrës.[5]
On 27 December, following the end of the first part of the season, Zguro was released from his contract, ending his cooperation with the club, becoming a free agent in the process.[6]
Luftëtari Gjirokastër edit
Within a day after his release, Zguro joined fellow Albanian Superliga side Luftëtari Gjirokastër on a free transfer.[7] He was presented to the media on the same day where he apologized for the incidents back when he was part of Pogradeci.[7]
Kamza edit
On 9 January 2018, Zguro agreed to personal terms and joined Kamza.[8] After penning the contract, he then flew out to Antalya, Turkey to link up with the rest of the squad on their winter training camp.[8] He was presented four days later where he was given squad number 31 for the second part of 2017–18 season.[9] Zguro made his first Kamza appearance on 26 January in the home match versus Laçi, receiving a yellow card in 49th minute as the team won 3–1.[10]
He scored his maiden goal for the club, also his first in two years, on 14 April in the 3–2 loss to Skënderbeu Korçë, netting the temporarily equalizer with a free kick.[11] Zguro played 16 times in the second part of 2017–18 season, as Kazma narrowly escaped relegation by winning in the final match versus Partizani Tirana.[12]
Kukësi edit
On 17 June 2018, Kukësi announced to have signed Zguro on a one-year contract, with the defender taking squad number 8.[13]
Chattanooga Red Wolves edit
On 2 January 2019, Zguro joined USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves ahead of their inaugural season.[14]
FC Tulsa edit
On 23 December 2019, Zguro moved up to the USL Championship, joining FC Tulsa ahead of their 2020 season.[15]
Skënderbeu edit
In January 2022, Zguro returned to Albania and signed for KF Skënderbeu Korçë.[16]
Career statistics edit
- As of 23 May 2018[1]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pogradeci | 2011–12 | Albanian First Division | ? | ? | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2013–14 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 | 2 | |||
| 2014–15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 56 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 58 | 4 | |||
| Butrinti Sarandë | 2014–15 | Albanian First Division | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 2 | |
| Pogradeci | 2015–16 | Albanian First Division | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | |
| Korabi Peshkopi | 2016–17 | Albanian Superliga | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 2016–17 | Albanian Superliga | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Total | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | |||
| Kamza | 2017–18 | Albanian Superliga | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | |
| Kukësi | 2018–19 | Albanian Superliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 136 | 10 | 5 | 0 | — | 141 | 10 | |||
References edit
- ^ a b "Albania - V. Zguro - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ Vangjel Zguro at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Vangjel Zguro at Soccerway
- ^ "Vazhdon puna te Korabi, vijnë nëntë firma të tjera" [The work continues at Korabi, nine other signatures arrives] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ "Teuta Durrës vs. Korabi Peshkopi 2 – 3". Soccerway. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ "Zguro largohet nga Korabi, priten 3 afrime në janar" [Zguro leaves Korabi, 3 approaches are expected in january] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Luftëtari bën "pazar" në Dibër, merr Vangjel Zguron nga Korabi" [Lufëtari makes “shopping” in Dibër, takes Vangjel Zguro from Korabi] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Kamza gjen mbrojtës të majtë, është Zguro" [Kamza finds a left defender, is Zguro] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Kamza prezanton Zguron dhe zyrtarizon miqësoren e dytë" [Kamza presents Zguro and formalizes the second friendly] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Kamza vs. Laç 3 – 1". Soccerway. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Skënderbeu kalon edhe Kamzën, tani titulli më pranë" [Skënderbeu passes even Kamza, the title is closer] (in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Vllaznia bie nga Superiorja, mbijeton Kamza, Partizani pa Evropë (Video)" [Vllaznia relegated from Superliga, Kamza survives, Partizani without Europe (Video)] (in Albanian). Konica.al. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Kukësi bën "goditjen" e tetë, prezantohet Vangjel Zguro" [Kukësi makes the eight “hit”, Vangjel Zguro presented] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Red Wolves Boost Back Line with Zguro". uslleagueone.com. USL League One. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ "FC Tulsa Signs USL League One Standout Vangjel Zguro". fctulsa.com. FC Tulsa. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ U prezantua nga Skënderbeu, Vangjel Zguro zbulon kontratën me korçarët: Dua të ndihmoj skuadrën në arritjen e objektivave, newsport.al, 11 January 2021
External links edit
- Vangjel Zguro at USL League One
- Vangjel Zguro at the Albanian Football Association (in Albanian and English)
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