Valdrin Rashica

Valdrin Rashica

Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-12-14) 14 December 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Vushtrri, FR Yugoslavia
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	EBK
Youth career
0000–2012	Llamkos Kosova
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2014	Llamkos Kosova	27+	(2+)
2015–2016	Ekenäs SC	17	(3)
2016	Skënderbeu Korçë	1	(0)
2016–2017	Teuta Durrës	10	(0)
2017–2020	Espoo	50	(27)
2020–2021	Lahti	19	(0)
2021–2022	EIF	42	(10)
2023	PK-35	21	(2)
2024–	EBK	5	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2024

Valdrin Rashica (born 14 December 1994) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Finnish club Esbo Bollklubb (EBK).

Club career

Skënderbeu Korçë

On 9 January 2016, Rashica joined in the preparatory camp of Kategoria Superiore club Skënderbeu Korçë.[1] On 2 February 2016, the club confirmed that Rashica had joined on a permanent transfer.[2] On 6 April 2016, he made his debut with Skënderbeu Korçë in the 2015–16 Albanian Cup semi-final against Laçi after coming on as a substitute at 54th minute in place of Gerhard Progni.[3][4]

Teuta Durrës

On 16 August 2016, Rashica signed a one-year contract with Kategoria Superiore club Teuta Durrës.[5] On 12 September 2016, he made his debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Kukësi after coming on as a substitute at 61st minute in place of Rustem Hoxha.[6][7]

Espoo

On 9 April 2017, Rashica joined Kakkonen side Espoo. Five days later, he made his debut in a 2–1 home win against FC Jazz after being named in the starting line-up.[8] On 5 November 2018, Rashica was named the best player in Group B of Kakkonen.[9]

Lahti

On 3 January 2020, Rashica signed a one-year contract with Veikkausliiga club Lahti.[10] On 25 January 2020, he made his debut with Lahti in the 2020 Finnish Cup group stage against Ilves after being named in the starting line-up.[11]

Ekenäs IF

On 1 February 2021, Rashica joined Ykkönen side Ekenäs IF.[12] Six days later, he made his debut in the 2021 Finnish Cup group stage against TPS after being named in the starting line-up.[13]

PK-35

On 11 March 2023, Rashica signed with the third-tier Kakkonen club PK-35 for the 2023 season.[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 May 2024[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Llamkos Kosova	2013–14[16]	Kosovo Superleague	27	2	—		—		27	2
Ekenäs SC	2015	Kakkonen	17	3	—		—		17	3
Skënderbeu Korçë	2015–16	Kategoria Superiore	1	0	1	0	—		2	0
Teuta Durrës	2016–17	Kategoria Superiore	10	0	4	1	—		14	1
Espoo	2017	Kakkonen	17	6	0	0	—		17	6
	2018	Kakkonen	18	10	0	0	—		18	10
	2019	Kakkonen	15	11	3	2	2	2	15	11
	Total		50	27	3	2	2	2	54	31
Lahti	2020	Veikkausliiga	19	0	7	0	—		26	0
Ekenäs IF	2021	Ykkönen	16	4	3	0	0	0	19	4
	2022	Ykkönen	26	6	3	2	5	0	34	8
	Total		42	10	6	2	5	0	53	12
PK-35	2023	Kakkonen	21	2	1	0	–		22	2
EBK	2024	Kakkonen	5	4	2	0	–		7	4
Career total			192	48	24	5	7	2	223	55

References

1. "Valdrin Rashica po provohet te Skënderbeu" [Valdrin Rashica is being tested at Skënderbeu]. GazetaOlle (in Albanian). 9 January 2016.
2. "Valdrin Rashica, zyrtarisht i Skënderbeut" [Valdrin Rashica, officially of Skënderbeu]. Vushtrria Online (in Albanian). 2 February 2016.
3. "Laçi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë (1–0)". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
4. "Skënderbeu bën eksperiment, fiton Laçi" [Skënderbeu makes an experiment, Laçi wins] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 6 April 2016.
5. "Teuta zyrtarizon përforcim e rradhës, i merr talentin kosovar Skënderbeut" [Teuta officiates next reinforcement, takes Kosovar talent of Skënderbeu]. Newsport.al (in Albanian). 16 August 2016.
6. "Kukësi vs. Teuta Durrës (3–0)". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
7. "Kukësi merr 3 pikët e para, 3–0 me Teutën" [Kukësi gets the first 3 points, 3–0 with Teuta] (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 12 September 2016.
8. "FC Espoo vs. Jazz". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
9. "Valdrin Rashica valittiin Kakkosen B-lohkon parhaaksi pelaajaksi" [Valdrin Rashica was named the best player in Group B of Kakkonen] (in Finnish). FC Espoo. 14 May 2017.
10. "Valdrin Rashica siirtyy FC Lahteen" [Valdrin Rashica moves to FC Lahti] (in Finnish). FC Lahti. 3 January 2020.
11. "Otteluraportti: Ilves niukasti Lahtea parempi" [Match report: Ilves scanty better than Lahti] (in Finnish). FC Lahti. 25 January 2020. Rakovsky; Coubronne, Isotalo (35' Martinen), Viitikko; Forss, Virta, Klinga (v), Arkivuo; Rashica (63' Auranen), Törnros (v) (79' Niuta), Assehnoun
12. "Rashica fastnade i Haglunds nät" [Rashica got caught in Haglund's net] (in Swedish). Ekenäs IF. 1 February 2021.
13. "Gela och Mehdi bakom EIF:s seger mot TPS – 1–0" [Gela and Mehdi behind EIF's victory against TPS – 1–0] (in Swedish). Ekenäs IF. 7 February 2021.
14. "Valdrin Rashica vahvistaa PK-35:n hyökkäystä!" [Valdrin Rashica strengthens PK-35's attack!] (in Finnish). PK-35. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
15. Valdrin Rashica at Soccerway
16. "Lista e Golashenuesve 2013/14" [Goalscorers List 2013/14]. mediavision-ks.com (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.

External links

• Valdrin Rashica at Soccerway