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Osman Mema (born 2 July 1939) was an Albanian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. His is one of the most decorated players in the history of Albanian football, having won the Albanian National Championship 7 times.

Osman Mema

Personal information
Full name	Osman Mustafa Mema
Date of birth	(1939-07-02) July 2, 1939 (age 83)
Place of birth	Tirana, Albania
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Youth career
1956–1958	17 Nëntori Tirana
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1958	17 Nëntori
1958–1965	Partizani
1965–1971	17 Nëntori
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Mema, like the rest of his siblings, was a product of 17 Nëntori Academy, earning his promotion in 1958 after winning two consecutive championships.[1] Soon after that, he was called for the military service and joined the county's army team Partizani.[1] Mema enjoyed great success there, playing with footballers such as Refik Resmja and Panajot Pano, winning the championship three times and the Republic Cup twice .[1]

In 1965, at his father's request, Mema, who at that time was Partizani's most paid player, made a sensational return to 17 Nëntori winning four championships , whom he stayed until 1971, the year in which he decided to end his career.[1] He was able to play with his brother Ali in his second spell, helping the club to win three more league titles.[1]

Style of play

In his prime, Mema was noted for his acceleration, speed, stamina and work rate. He played as a defensive midfielder, but nevertheless he also tended to make runs forward, which also made him an attacking threat.[1]

Personal life

Osman was part of Mema dynasty,[2] a family which has produced several footballers throughout the years.[3] His brothers Haxhi and Ali were both footballers, as well as his nephew and Haxhi's son Sulejman, and Ali's son Ardian, who was also a footballer who played mostly for Tirana and is currently its coach.[4]

References

External links

• Profile at Football Database

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