Gilman Lika
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Gilman Lika is an Albania
n football player who currently plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga and the Albania national team
. His main position is on the left side of the midfield but he can also play in the centre.
. After years working up the ranks at the club, Lika finally made his breakthrough during the 2005–2006 season at the age of just 18. He made his debut in the Albanian Superliga against KS Lushnja
on 18 September 2005 in a 1–3 win; he came on as a substiute on the 89th minute. During that season Lika managed to play 28 games. His first goal came against KS Dinamo Tirana
on 29 April 2006. Lika came on as a substitute in the 46th minute and his goal came in the 86th minute. During his years at Vllaznia Shkodër, Lika produced many great performances and in total he played 77 games and scored 14 goals in the Albanian Superliga with Vllaznia Shkodër.
and Xhevahir Sukaj, he moved to the Turkish
side Hacettepe Spor Kulübü
on 4 August 2008. Since joining the club Lika has managed to make it into the starting lineup. Since moving to Turkey
Lika has played 19 matches and has scored two goals.His new club's is Boluspor.He score two goal in first match and Boluspor win this match.Lika score a goal in second match and he is top scores in Bank Asya 1.Lig.
After a year at Boluspor, Lika was transferred to Diyarbakırspor
following a two and a half year absence in January 2011, signing a two year contract with KF Tirana. His KF Tirana debut came on 31 January 2011 against Dinamo Tirana in the Tirana derby
, where Lika helped his side to a 2-1 win.
since making his debut on 11 October 2005 in a match against Turkey U-21
. The match ended in a draw and although Lika started on his debut, he was subbed off in the 55th minute. He has 9 U-21 caps to his name since 2005 and is one of the best players in the team. Lika has also played for Albania U-19
, although he only played 4 games during 23 October 2005 and 27 October 2005.
Lika made his senior international debut in a friendly against Azerbaijan
on 19 November 2008 following a call up by Arie Haan. He was a 73rd minute substitute for Klodian Duro
in the 1-1 draw. His first competitive cap came just a few months later against Malta
where he started the game on the left of the five man midfield and helped his side to a goal less draw.
KF Tirana
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
n football player who currently plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga and the Albania national team
Albania national football team
The Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
. His main position is on the left side of the midfield but he can also play in the centre.
Early career
Lika started his playing career with KS Vllaznia ShkodërKS Vllaznia Shkodër
Klub Futboll Vllaznia Shkodër is an Albanian football club based in Shkodër. KF Vllaznia have been Albanian champions nine times and won the National Cup six times, the last success coming at the end of the 2007–08 season, after a long 21 year drought in the competition...
. After years working up the ranks at the club, Lika finally made his breakthrough during the 2005–2006 season at the age of just 18. He made his debut in the Albanian Superliga against KS Lushnja
KS Lushnja
Klubi Sportiv Lushnja is an Albanian football club based in Lushnjë. Their home ground is "Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium" , named for Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu....
on 18 September 2005 in a 1–3 win; he came on as a substiute on the 89th minute. During that season Lika managed to play 28 games. His first goal came against KS Dinamo Tirana
KS Dinamo Tirana
Klubi Sportiv Dinamo Tirana is an Albanian football team, playing in the Albanian capital of Tirana, founded in 1950. They play at the Stadiumi Qemal Stafa which has a capacity of 25,000. Their main rivals are fellow Tirana team KF Tirana.- History :...
on 29 April 2006. Lika came on as a substitute in the 46th minute and his goal came in the 86th minute. During his years at Vllaznia Shkodër, Lika produced many great performances and in total he played 77 games and scored 14 goals in the Albanian Superliga with Vllaznia Shkodër.
Move to Turkey
Along with fellow Vllaznia Shkoder players Admir TeliAdmir Teli
Admir Teli is an Albanian footballer currently playing as a defender for FK Qarabağ in the Azerbaijan Premier League and the Albania national football team.-Career:...
and Xhevahir Sukaj, he moved to the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
side Hacettepe Spor Kulübü
Hacettepe Spor Kulübü
Hacettepe Spor Kulübü , commonly know has Hacettepe is a Turkish football club located in Ankara.-History:Hacettepe Spor Kulübü was founded as Sanayi Barbarosspor in 1949. The club played in third division in the Turkish League System between the years 1968 and 1972. It was renamed as Asaşspor in...
on 4 August 2008. Since joining the club Lika has managed to make it into the starting lineup. Since moving to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
Lika has played 19 matches and has scored two goals.His new club's is Boluspor.He score two goal in first match and Boluspor win this match.Lika score a goal in second match and he is top scores in Bank Asya 1.Lig.
After a year at Boluspor, Lika was transferred to Diyarbakırspor
Diyarbakirspor
Diyarbakırspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Diyarbakır. Formed in 1968, Diyarbakırspor are nicknamed Diyar...
KF Tirana
He returned to AlbaniaAlbania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
following a two and a half year absence in January 2011, signing a two year contract with KF Tirana. His KF Tirana debut came on 31 January 2011 against Dinamo Tirana in the Tirana derby
Tirana derby
The term Tirana derby refers to the local derbies in Tirana played between two of the three professional football clubs KF Tirana, Dinamo or Partizani...
, where Lika helped his side to a 2-1 win.
International career
Lika currently plays for Albanian National Under-21 Football TeamAlbania national under-21 football team
The Albania national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
since making his debut on 11 October 2005 in a match against Turkey U-21
Turkey national under-21 football team
Turkey's national Under-21 football team , also known as Turkey Under-21s or Turkey U-21s, is the Under-21 years of age team of the Turkey national football team.-History:...
. The match ended in a draw and although Lika started on his debut, he was subbed off in the 55th minute. He has 9 U-21 caps to his name since 2005 and is one of the best players in the team. Lika has also played for Albania U-19
Albania 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:--------...
, although he only played 4 games during 23 October 2005 and 27 October 2005.
Lika made his senior international debut in a friendly against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan national football team
The Azerbaijan national football team is the national football team of Azerbaijan and is controlled by Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan...
on 19 November 2008 following a call up by Arie Haan. He was a 73rd minute substitute for Klodian Duro
Klodian Duro
Klodian Duro is an Albanian footballer who plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga as well as the Albania national team since making his debut in 1999.He is a versatile midfielder who usually plays in an attacking role....
in the 1-1 draw. His first competitive cap came just a few months later against Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
where he started the game on the left of the five man midfield and helped his side to a goal less draw.
Honours
Vllaznia Shkodër- Albanian Cup (1): 2007-08
KF Tirana
- Albanian Cup (1): 2010-11
- Albanian SupercupAlbanian SupercupThe Albanian Supercup of football has been played since 1989. It is a single match at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Albanian First Division and Albanian Cup. Every match has been played in the National Stadium of Tirana....
(1): 2011