Armando Sadiku
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Armando Sadiku is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a striker
for FC Locarno
in the Swiss Challenge League. He has previously played in Albania for KS Turbina Cërrik
, KS Gramozi Ersekë
and more recently KS Elbasani
.
side KS Turbina Cërrik
before moving to newly promoted side owned by the brother of Albanian oil tycoon Rezart Taci KS Gramozi Ersekë
. He made his debut for the club and in the Albanian Superliga on the opening day of the 2009-2010 season in a goaless draw at home against KS Shkumbini Peqin
, Sadiku came on as a substitute for Brazil
ian forward Marko dos Santos
on the 66th minute. His first goal in the Albanian Superliga came on the fourth match of the season in a 4-1 away loss to fellow newly promoted side KS Skënderbeu Korçë
. Sadiku started the game and played the full 90 minutes with his goal coming on 18th minute of the game to make the scores 1-1 at the time, he netted from close range with his right foot after an assist from Marko Dos Santos.
on 13 March 2010. He arrived in the morning and even travelled with the side to the away fixture with FC Schaffhausen
.
for their UEFA U-19 Championship 2010
qualification but failed to feature in any of the games so far.
In the Qualifiers for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipSadiku scored 2 goals as a second half substitute against Moldova U-21
on 7 September 2011 to earn Albania their first points of the campaign. He also scored against Poland two more goals in a dramatic 3-4 loss for Albania.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for FC Locarno
FC Locarno
FC Locarno is a Swiss football club based in Locarno. It was founded in 1906 and was played in Swiss Super League during periods of 1930-1931, 1933-1936, 1945-1953 and 1986-1987.-Current squad:As of 27 July, 2011....
in the Swiss Challenge League. He has previously played in Albania for KS Turbina Cërrik
KS Turbina Cërrik
Klubi Sportiv Turbina Cërrik is an Albanian football club based on Cërrik. Their home ground is "Nexhip Trungu Stadium".Founded in 1956, the club is currently playing in the Albanian First Division.-Current squad:...
, KS Gramozi Ersekë
KS Gramozi Ersekë
Klubi Sportiv Gramozi Ersekë is an Albanian football club based in Ersekë.The club played the 2008-2009 season in the Albanian First Division. They reached Kategoria e pare after winning the Kategoria e dyte title in the 2007/2008 season. They finished fourth with 55 points and, having won 5-2 a...
and more recently KS Elbasani
KS Elbasani
Klubi i Futbollit or KF Elbasani is an Albanian football club, which plays in the city of Elbasan. The club was founded in 1913, from the fusion of two teams, "Aferdita Elbasan" and "Perparimi Elbasan", under the name "Klubi Futbollit Urani Elbasan"....
.
Career
Sadiku played for Albanian First DivisionAlbanian First Division
The Albanian First Division is the second level of association football in Albania. The league was first created with the name Kategoria e Dytë and has also been named Kategoria A2 in recent years....
side KS Turbina Cërrik
KS Turbina Cërrik
Klubi Sportiv Turbina Cërrik is an Albanian football club based on Cërrik. Their home ground is "Nexhip Trungu Stadium".Founded in 1956, the club is currently playing in the Albanian First Division.-Current squad:...
before moving to newly promoted side owned by the brother of Albanian oil tycoon Rezart Taci KS Gramozi Ersekë
KS Gramozi Ersekë
Klubi Sportiv Gramozi Ersekë is an Albanian football club based in Ersekë.The club played the 2008-2009 season in the Albanian First Division. They reached Kategoria e pare after winning the Kategoria e dyte title in the 2007/2008 season. They finished fourth with 55 points and, having won 5-2 a...
. He made his debut for the club and in the Albanian Superliga on the opening day of the 2009-2010 season in a goaless draw at home against KS Shkumbini Peqin
KS Shkumbini Peqin
Klubi Sportiv Shkumbini is an Albanian football club based in Peqin. They play in the Albanian Superliga, the top division in Albanian football. They play at the Fusha Sportive Peqin.-Supporters:...
, Sadiku came on as a substitute for Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian forward Marko dos Santos
Marko dos Santos
Marcos Paulo dos Santos or simply known as Marko dos Santos is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Kalloni....
on the 66th minute. His first goal in the Albanian Superliga came on the fourth match of the season in a 4-1 away loss to fellow newly promoted side KS Skënderbeu Korçë
KS Skënderbeu Korçë
K.F. Skënderbeu Korçë is a football club based in Korçë, a city in southeastern Albania . They play in the Albanian Superliga, which is the top tier in the country and are currently reigning champions. The club is named after Albania's greatest hero of all time, Skanderbeg...
. Sadiku started the game and played the full 90 minutes with his goal coming on 18th minute of the game to make the scores 1-1 at the time, he netted from close range with his right foot after an assist from Marko Dos Santos.
Locarno
Sadiku signed for Swiss Challenge League side FC LocarnoFC Locarno
FC Locarno is a Swiss football club based in Locarno. It was founded in 1906 and was played in Swiss Super League during periods of 1930-1931, 1933-1936, 1945-1953 and 1986-1987.-Current squad:As of 27 July, 2011....
on 13 March 2010. He arrived in the morning and even travelled with the side to the away fixture with FC Schaffhausen
FC Schaffhausen
FC Schaffhausen is a Swiss football team from the town of Schaffhausen. The club plays in the Challenge League, the second tier of the Swiss football pyramid.-Honours:*Swiss Cup: Final game*Challenge League: 1st*Swiss Super League: rank 8...
.
International career
He has been included in Ramadan Shehu's squad for Albanian U-19Albania national under-19 football team
The Albania national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Albania controlled by Football Association of Albania-Goalkeepers:-Defenders:-Midfielders:-Strikers:-Recent results:--------...
for their UEFA U-19 Championship 2010
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
qualification but failed to feature in any of the games so far.
In the Qualifiers for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipSadiku scored 2 goals as a second half substitute against Moldova U-21
Moldova national under-21 football team
The Moldova national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Moldova and is controlled by the Football Association of Moldova.-Current squad:- External links :*...
on 7 September 2011 to earn Albania their first points of the campaign. He also scored against Poland two more goals in a dramatic 3-4 loss for Albania.