Sokol Mziu

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Sokol Mziu
Personal information
Full name Sokol Mziu
Date of birth (1987-07-21) 21 July 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth Kukës, Albania
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Korabi Peshkopi
Number 7
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Mamurrasi 22+ (4+)
2011–2013 Kukësi 37 (4)
2013–2015 Tërbuni Pukë 49 (6)
2015–2017 Korabi 51 (8)
2017–2018 Kastrioti Krujë 35 (3)
2019 Besa Kavajë 11 (2)
2019– Korabi 87 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2023

Sokol Mziu (born 21 July 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Albanian club KF Korabi Peshkopi.[1]

Club career[edit]

Korabi Peshkopi[edit]

On 31 July 2015, Mziu agreed personal terms and signed a one-year contract Korabi Peshkopi in the Albanian First Division.[2] He was given squad number 7, and debuted on 12 September in the 1–0 away loss to Besëlidhja Lezhë.[3] He opened his scoring account later in his fifth appearance for the club, netting a late goal in the 3–0 home win versus Burreli.[4] Later on throughout the season, Mziu was also named team captain.

He finished the 2015–16 season by playing 25 matches and scoring 7 goals, a personal best, as Korabi Peshkopi achieved promotion to Albanian Superliga by finishing first in Group A.[5] On 19 May 2016, in the final match against Group B winners Luftëtari Gjirokastër, Mziu played the entire match which finished in a goalless draw. In the penalty shootouts, Mziu scored his team's first attempt but missed the second one when his turn came again which resulted decisive as Korabi was defeated 11–10.[6]

On 27 July 2016, Mziu signed a new one-year contract with the club.[7] He began his second season with the club by playing in the first half of the opening match of 2016–17 Albanian Superliga against Laçi which ended in a goalless draw at Elbasan Arena.[8] Mziu then was benched in the following two months, returning to play as starter only in the 1–0 loss against the same opponent on 5 November 2016.[9] Mziu scored his second-ever goal in the Albanian Superliga on 26 November in form of an equalizer in the 1–1 draw at Luftëtari Gjirokastër.[10]

On 22 April of the following year, Korabi Peshkopi relegation was officially confirmed following the 4–0 home loss to Luftëtari Gjirokastër.[11] On 10 May, Mziu was sent-off during the 2–0 loss to Tirana after receiving two yellow cards; it was his first ever top-flight red card.[12] He concluded his second season with the club by making 28 appearances, 26 of them in top flight.

Kastrioti Krujë[edit]

On 31 July 2017, Mziu was presented as Kastrioti Krujë newest player by signing a contract for the 2017–18 season.[13] With the number 18, he made his official debut on 16 September in the opening matchday against Burreli which ended in a 2–0 away win.[14] His first score-sheet contributions came later on 23 October in the 3–1 home win against his former side Korabi Peshkopi, with Mziu netting the third of the match.[15]

Mziu proved to be an important instrument in Samuel Nikaj's team as he played 25 league matches and scored twice to help Kastrioti top Group A which meant the return to Albanian Superliga after four years.[16] In the final championship match against Group B winners Tirana, Mziu played full-90 minutes but didn't avoided the 2–0 loss at Elbasan Arena.[17]

On 1 August 2018, Mziu signed a new one-year contract with the club.[18] He began the season on 18 August by netting a penalty kick in the 1–0 win at Luftëtari Gjirokastër in the opening week of 2018–19 Albanian Superliga.[19]

Besa Kavajë[edit]

On 29 December 2018 it was confirmed, that Mziu had signed with Besa Kavajë.[20]

Career statistics[edit]

As of 18 August 2018[1]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adriatiku Mamurras 2010–11 Albanian First Division 0 0 0 0 — 1[a] 0 1 0
Kukësi 2011–12 Albanian First Division 26 3 0 0 — — 26 3
2012–13 Albanian Superliga 11 1 4 0 — — 15 1
2013–14 — — 2[b] 0 — 2 0
Total 37 4 4 1 2 0 — 43 5
Tërbuni Pukë 2013–14 Albanian First Division 23 3 0 0 — — 23 3
2014–15 26 3 2 0 — — 28 3
Total 49 6 2 0 — — 51 6
Korabi Peshkopi 2015–16 Albanian First Division 25 7 0 0 — — 25 7
2016–17 Albanian Superliga 26 1 2 0 — — 28 1
Total 51 8 2 0 — — 53 8
Kastrioti Krujë 2017–18 Albanian First Division 25 2 1 0 — — 26 2
2018–19 Albanian Superliga 1 1 0 0 — — 1 1
Total 26 3 1 0 — — 27 3
Career total 163 21 9 0 2 0 1 0 174 21
  1. ^ All appearance(s) in Albanian Superliga relegation playoffs
  2. ^ All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Sokol Mziu at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Sokol Mziu, zyrtarisht i Korabit" [Sokol Mziu, officially of Korabi] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Duel "Superior", Besëlidhja kalon Korabin" [The “Superior” duel, Besëlidhja passes Korabi] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Korabi Peshkopi vs. Burreli 3 – 0". Soccerway. 17 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Korabi dhe Luftëtari ngjiten zyrtarisht në Kategorinë Superiore" [Korabi and Luftëtari officially promoted to Albanian Superliga] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Luftëtari shpallet kampion i Kategorisë së Parë, mposht me 11-metërsha Korabin" [Luftëtari named champion of Albanian First Division, defeats Korabi on penalties] (in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Korabi rinovon me kapitenin, mësoni detajet" [Korabi renew with the captain, learn the details] (in Albanian). Newsport.al. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Korabi "prek" fitoren, Laçi i merr barazimin" [Korabi “touches” the win, Laçi takes a draw] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Laçi vs. Korabi Peshkopi 1 – 0". Soccerway. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Video / Nuk ka fitues në Gjirokastër, Luftëtari e Korabi ndajnë pikët" [Video / There is no winner at Gjirokastër, Luftëtari and Korabi share the points] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Korabi bie nga superliga, 4 ekipe në valle për mbijetesën" [Korabi relegated from Albanian Superliga, 4 teams on race for the survival] (in Albanian). Newsport.al. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  12. ^ "LIVE/ Tjetër karton i kuq në sfidën Tirana-Korabi, çfarë po ndodh në Selman Stërmasi?" [LIVE/ Another red card in the match Tirana-Korabi, what is happening at Selman Stërmasi?] (in Albanian). Newsport.al. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  13. ^ ""Bum" Kastrioti, firmosin trajneri dhe afrimet e bujshme" [“Boom” Kastrioti, the coach and the sensational approaches signs] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  14. ^ "Burreli vs. Kastrioti Krujë 0 – 2". Soccerway. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Kastrioti Krujë vs. Korabi Peshkopi 3 – 1". Soccerway. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  16. ^ "Pas Tiranës, edhe Kastrioti ngjitet në Superiore" [After Tirana, even Kastrioti promoted to Superliga] (in Albanian). Gazeta Tema. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  17. ^ "VIDEO/ Dopieta e Grecës, Tirana mposht Kastriotin dhe shpallet kampione e Kategorisë së Parë" [VIDEO/ Greca's double, Tirana defeats Kastrioti and named Albanian First Division champion] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  18. ^ Erjon Halili (1 August 2018). "Kastrioti rinovon kontratat me 6 futbollistë (Emrat)" [Kastrioti renew the contracts with 6 footballers (the names)] (in Albanian). SuperSport Albania. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  19. ^ "VIDEO/ Kastrioti shtang Luftëtarin, krutanët fitojnë me një penallti brenda në Gjirokastër" [VIDEO/ Kastrioti astounds Luftëtari, krutanët wins with a penalty inside Gjirokastër] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  20. ^ Zyrtare/ Përforcime cilësore për objektivin Superiore, Besa bën dy afrime, vipsport.al, 29 December 2018

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