Arbnor Muçolli
![]() Muçolli with IFK Göteborg in 2023 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Arbnor Muçolli | ||
Date of birth | 15 September 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Fredericia, Denmark | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | IFK Göteborg | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2012 | Fredericia | ||
2012–2017 | Vejle | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2023 | Vejle | 149 | (24) |
2023– | IFK Göteborg | 30 | (8) |
International career‡ | |||
2016–2017 | Denmark U18 | 4 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Albania U21 | 11 | (1) |
2022– | Albania | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:30, 10 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:11, 25 March 2024 (UTC) |
Arbnor Muçolli ([muˈtʃɔɫi]; born 15 September 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Swedish Allsvenskan club IFK Göteborg. Born in Denmark, he plays for the Albania national team.
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Muçolli was born in Fredericia, Denmark, to ethnic Albanian parents from Podujevo, Kosovo. He began his career with local club Fredericia at age 5.[1]
Vejle Boldklub
[edit]A central midfielder, Muçolli made his debut for Vejle Boldklub on 17 November 2016, aged 17, in a match against Næstved BK, playing a total of 80 minutes before being substituted. He started alongside his brother, Agon Muçolli.[2]
Muçolli was injured for parts of the 2017–18 season, appearing in 15 matches and helping Vejle secure promotion to the Danish Superliga.
During the 2018–19 Danish Superliga season, Muçolli was a first-team regular for Vejle. On 25 July 2018, he extended his contract with the club until 2020.[3]
During the 2019–20 Danish 1st Division season, following Vejle's relegation, he helped his side earn promotion again, appearing in 26 matches and winning Player of the Season honours.[4]
IFK Göteborg
[edit]On 6 July 2023, Muçolli joined Swedish Allsvenskan club IFK Göteborg on a deal until the end of 2026.[5] He made his competitive debut for the club four days later, replacing Marcus Berg at half-time in a 2–1 league loss to Varbergs BoIS at home at Gamla Ullevi.[6] His first start for Blåvitt occurred the following week, playing 81 minutes before being substituted for Eman Marković in an away draw against IF Elfsborg.[7] On 13 August, he scored his first goal for the side, helping Göteborg to a 2–1 home victory against Djurgårdens IF.[8] He scored his first brace on 3 September against Malmö FF, with his second goal prompting objects to be thrown from the stands, leading to a temporary interruption of the match.[9] Due to his outstanding performances throughout September 2023, including three goals in three appearances, he was awarded the title of Player of the Month for September.[10] In his debut half-season at IFK, Muçolli netted six goals in 17 appearances, aiding the club in narrowly evading relegation, finishing in 13th place.[11]
Muçolli started 2024 strong, scoring two goals in three Svenska Cupen matches.[12][11]
International career
[edit]Born in Denmark, Muçolli is of Albanian descent. He was capped four times at under-18 level for Denmark, making his international debut on 8 March 2017 against Italy as a substitute in the 68th minute.[13][14]
Albania
[edit]Muçolli received Albanian citizenship on 8 February 2018, thus becoming eligible to represent Albania internationally.[15]
Muçolli was called up to the Albania under-21 side for the first time for 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers in September 2018.[16] He made his debut against Spain on 6 September, coming on the field in the 70th minute.[17] He started both the return leg against Spain on 11 October and the next match against Estonia on 16 October.[18][19]
He also participated in 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, finding the field against Andorra, Turkey, Austria, and Kosovo.[20][21]
Senior team
[edit]He made his senior debut for Albania in a friendly against Estonia on 13 June 2022.[22]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Vejle | 2016–17 | 1st Division | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
2017–18 | 1st Division | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||
2018–19 | Superliga | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 27 | 1 | |
2019–20 | 1st Division | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 7 | ||
2020–21 | Superliga | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 28 | 4 | ||
2021–22 | Superliga | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 31 | 5 | ||
2022–23 | 1st Division | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 4 | ||
Total | 135 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 21 | ||
IFK Göteborg | 2023 | Allsvenskan | 17 | 6 | — | — | 17 | 6 | ||
2024 | Allsvenskan | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | ||
Total | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 26 | 9 | |||
Career total | 158 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 176 | 30 |
- ^ One appearance at 2018–19 Danish Superliga Relegation play-offs
International
[edit]National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Albania | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | |
2024 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 6 | 0 |
Honours
[edit]Vejle
Individual
- Danish 1st Division Player of the Season: 2019–20[29]
- Danish Superliga Goal of the Season: 2020–21[30]
- Allsvenskan Player of the Month: September 2023[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vëllezërit Muçolli të ndarë në ekipe, të bashkuar te Shqipëria U-21" [Muçolli brothers separated in clubs, united at Albania U-21] (in Albanian). KOHA.net. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Mucolli-brødrene efter sejr: Fantastisk at spille sammen" (in Danish). Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Vejle Boldklub forlænger med Arbnor Mucolli" (in Danish). Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO/ Fenomenal Muçolli! Talenti i Shpresave futet nga stoli dhe realizon dopietë për notën 10-të në Superligën daneze" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Välkommen, Arbnor Mucolli!". IFK Göteborg – Hela stadens lag (in Swedish). 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Werdelin, Lucas. "TV: Blåvitts kris växer – föll i bottenmötet mot Varberg". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Delad pott mellan Blåvitt och Elfsborg". Allsvenskan (in Swedish). 16 July 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Fotboll: Göteborg vände mot Djurgården – Berg sen hjälte för krislaget". SVT Sport (in Swedish). 13 August 2023. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Pearson, Sebastian; Hadzic, Erik (3 September 2023). "Skandalscener i Malmö – spelarna togs av planen". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ a b Hjortling, Rasmus (11 October 2023). "Dubbelt upp för IFK Göteborg". Fotbolldirekt (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Arbnor Muçolli at Soccerway
- ^ Sundberg, Andréas (19 February 2024). "Mucolli om nya positionen som tia: "Jag vill hellre spela som ytter"". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "VB's Mucolli-brødre har takket ja til Albanien" [VB's Mucolli brothers have accepted Albania] (in Danish). bold.dk. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Live events Italy U18s vs Denmark U18s - International Friendly U18 2017". BeSoccer. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Për dhënie të shtetësisë shqiptare nr. 10725" [Granting Albanian citizenship no. 10725] (in Albanian). Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "TRAJNERI BUSHI: SKUADRA E KOMPLETUAR, KARSHI SPANJËS DUHET TË TREGOJMË SHUMË KUJDES!" (in Albanian). Albanian Football Association. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Spain U21 vs. Albania U21". Soccerway. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Albania U21 vs. Spain U21". Soccerway. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Estonia U21 vs. Albania U21". Soccerway. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ Arbnor Muçolli matches at BeSoccer
- ^ "Albania U21 [2-1] Kosovo U21 // EURO U21 qualification". YouTube. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Albania vs. Estonia". www.national-football-teams.com.
- ^ Arbnor Muçolli at BeSoccer
- ^ "Arbnor Muçolli". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Arbnor Muçolli at EU-Football.info
- ^ "Udesejr sender Vejle tilbage i Superligaen". TV 2 Sport (in Danish). 20 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Nielsen, Ronni Burkal (14 July 2020). "Vejle rykker op i Superligaen". TV 2 Sport (in Danish). Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Bech, Malthe (11 May 2023). "Vejle er tilbage i Superligaen efter drama". bold.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Dons, Martin (20 October 2020). "Arbnor Mucolli er Årets Profil i 1. division 2019/20". SPFO — Spillerforeningen (in Danish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Mikkelsen, Lasse Sylvest (14 June 2021). "Sæsonens mål i Superligaen er fundet". Tipsbladet (in Danish). Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
External links
[edit]- #19 Arbnor Mucolli at ifkdb.com
- Danish men's footballers
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Fredericia
- Footballers from the Region of Southern Denmark
- Albanian men's footballers
- Albania men's international footballers
- Albania men's under-21 international footballers
- Albania men's youth international footballers
- Denmark men's youth international footballers
- Albanian expatriate men's footballers
- Albanian expatriates in Denmark
- Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark
- Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark
- Danish people of Albanian descent
- Danish Superliga players
- Danish 1st Division players
- Allsvenskan players
- Vejle Boldklub players
- IFK Göteborg players
- Men's association football midfielders