| Birth date | 14 December 1994 (age 31) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Vushtrri, FR Yugoslavia |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Currentclub | EBK |
| Youthyears 1 | –2012 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Llamkos Kosova |
| Years 1 | 2012–2014 |
| Clubs 1 | Llamkos Kosova |
| Caps 1 | 27+ |
| Goals 1 | 2+ |
| Years 2 | 2015–2016 |
| Clubs 2 | Ekenäs SC |
| Caps 2 | 17 |
| Goals 2 | 3 |
| Years 3 | 2016 |
| Clubs 3 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
| Caps 3 | 1 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2016–2017 |
| Clubs 4 | Teuta Durrës |
| Caps 4 | 10 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 2017–2020 |
| Clubs 5 | Espoo |
| Caps 5 | 50 |
| Goals 5 | 27 |
| Years 6 | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs 6 | Lahti |
| Caps 6 | 19 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Years 7 | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs 7 | EIF |
| Caps 7 | 42 |
| Goals 7 | 10 |
| Years 8 | 2023 |
| Clubs 8 | PK-35 |
| Caps 8 | 21 |
| Goals 8 | 2 |
| Years 9 | 2024– |
| Clubs 9 | EBK |
| Caps 9 | 5 |
| Goals 9 | 4 |
| Club-update | 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
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Llamkos Kosova | 2013–14[15] | 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
- ^ "Valdrin Rashica po provohet te Skënderbeu" [Valdrin Rashica is being tested at Skënderbeu] (in Albanian). GazetaOlle. 9 January 2016.
- ^ "Valdrin Rashica, zyrtarisht i Skënderbeut" [Valdrin Rashica, officially of Skënderbeu] (in Albanian). Vushtrria Online. 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Laçi vs. Skënderbeu Korçë (1–0)". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Skënderbeu bën eksperiment, fiton Laçi" [Skënderbeu makes an experiment, Laçi wins] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Teuta zyrtarizon përforcim e rradhës, i merr talentin kosovar Skënderbeut" [Teuta officiates next reinforcement, takes Kosovar talent of Skënderbeu] (in Albanian). Newsport.al. 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Kukësi vs. Teuta Durrës (3–0)". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "FC Espoo vs. Jazz". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Valdrin Rashica siirtyy FC Lahteen" [Valdrin Rashica moves to FC Lahti] (in Finnish). FC Lahti. 3 January 2020. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Otteluraportti: Ilves niukasti Lahtea parempi" [Match report: Ilves scanty better than Lahti] (in Finnish). FC Lahti. 25 January 2020.
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- ^ "Rashica fastnade i Haglunds nät" [Rashica got caught in Haglund's net] (in Swedish). Ekenäs IF. 1 February 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lista e Golashenuesve 2013/14" [Goalscorers List 2013/14] (in Albanian). mediavision-ks.com. Football Federation of Kosovo. May 2014. Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine.