Bruno Telushi

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Bruno Telushi
Personal information
Full name Bruno Telushi
Date of birth (1990-11-14) 14 November 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Vlorë, Albania
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Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Flamurtari
Number 17
Youth career
2000–2007 Flamurtari Vlorë
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Virtus Entella 20 (0)
2011– Flamurtari 122 (14)
International career
2006–2007 Albania U17 2 (0)
2011–2012 Albania U21 4 (1)
2012 Albania 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 March 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 July 2015

Bruno Telushi (born 14 November 1990 in Vlorë) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a Midfielder for Flamurtari Vlorë in the Albanian Superliga. From 2014 he is also the captain of the team, replacing Franc Veliu.[1]

Club career

Flamurtari Vlorë

He returned to his hometown club Flamurtari Vlorë in 2011 and was Immediately introduced into the first team, although he was an unused substitute in three of the club's Europa League games at the start of the season. He made his Flamurtari and Albanian Superliga debut on 11 September 2011 against newly promoted side Kamza in a 2–1 win, with Telushi playing the full 90 minutes of the game.[2] Flamurtari finished the season in the fourth place, and since Tirana was the Albanian Cup winner, Flamurtari gained the right to qualify in the Europea League for the next season.[3]

Telushi made his European debut on 5 July 2012 in the first leg of 2012–13 UEFA Europa League's first qualifying round against the Hungarian side Honvéd at home, playing full-90 minutes in a losing effort.[4] He ended his European campaign by playing 73 minutes in the returning leg at Bozsik Stadion, as Flamurtari was eliminated with the aggregate 3–0.[5]

On 10 November 2013, Telushi scored his first career brace in the 11th matchday of Albanian Superliga against Lushnja; he scored the first two goals of his team before was replaced for Oriad Beqiri in the 83th minute, as Flamurtari Vlorë won 4–3 thanks to a Lorenc Shehaj strike in the very last seconds of the match.[6][7]

On 11 November 2014, Telushi was named the new captain of Flamurtari Vlorë thanks to his solid performances, taking the duty over Franc Veliu.[1]

On 17 October 2015, Telushi played his 100th league match during the 1–1 away draw against Tirana, playing full-90 minutes at Qemal Stafa Stadium.[8] On 7 November 2015, during the league match against Teuta Durrës at Niko Dovana Stadium, Telushi was red-carded in 81th minute after punching Teuta's defender Silvester Shkalla. Flamurtari lost the match 3–1.[9][10] Four days later, he was later suspended for 5 matches for his behaviour by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA.[11]

On 17 February of the following year, in the match valid for the returning leg of 2015–16 Albanian Cup quarter-final, Telushi scored the opener against Tirana in the 16th minute in a eventual 2–1 away win.[12] Flamurtari, despite losing 1–0 in the first leg at home,[13] progressed to the semi-final thanks to away goal rule.

International career

Youth teams

In October 2006, Telushi was called to play for the Albania U17 side in the qualifying round of UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He made his competitive debut with the team on 15 October in a 4–1 away lose to Finland.[14]

Telushi made his debut with Albania U21 side on 6 September 2011 during match against Moldova for the qualifiers of the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[15] He appeared as a 33rd minute substitue for the injured striker Armando Pasha and later scored the fourth goal of the match on the 79th minute in a eventual 4–3 home win.[15] Telushi made his first start in his fourth appearance later on 14 November 2011 in a 2–2 home draw against Portugal, playing for 80 minutes before being replaced by Vasil Shkurtaj.[16] Albania finished the qualifiers in the last position in Group 6 with one win, two draws and five defeats, collecting only five points.[17][18]

Senior team

On 11 November 2012, Telushi was called up to the Albania national football team for the first time by the coach Gianni De Biasi ahead of a friendly against the Cameroon.[19] He was an unused substitute in the match which finished in a goalless draw at Stade de Genève.[20]

Style of play

Telushi mainly operates as a central midfielder, but he can play in different positions in midfield. He is a very energetic player, who also possesses an eye for goal due to his accurate striking ability from distance.[21] He is also known for scoring from free kicks and penalties. Telushi has cited his role model as Steven Gerrard.[21]

Career statistics

Club

As of 10 March 2016[22][23][24]
Club Season League Cup Continental[lower-alpha 1] Other[lower-alpha 2] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Flamurtari Vlorë 2011–12 Albanian Superliga 19 1 12 0 0 0 31 1
2012–13 23 0 8 0 2 0 33 0
2013–14 21 3 4 1 25 4
2014–15 31 4 2 0 4 0 1 0 38 4
2015–16 18 4 4 1 22 5
Total 112 12 31 2 6 0 1 0 150 14
Career total 112 12 31 2 6 0 1 0 150 14
  1. Including continental competitions, such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
  2. Including other competitions, such as Albanian Supercup

Honours

Club

Virtus Entella
Flamurtari Vlorë[22]

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Flamurtari Vlorë captain
2014–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent