Rustem Hoxha (born 29 July 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Kosovar club Ballkani.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1991-07-21) 21 July 1991 (age 31) | ||
| Place of birth | Durrës, Albania | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Ballkani | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2010 | Teuta | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2017 | Teuta | 135 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | → Luftëtari (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Kukësi | 35 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Luftëtari | 24 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Teuta | 66 | (4) |
| 2021– | Ballkani | 32 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2009–2011 | Albania U19 | 4 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Albania U21 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hoxha made his league debut for the senior team on 14 May 2010 by playing full-90 minutes in a 3–1 home victory over Flamurtari Vlorë.[1] His first score-sheet contributions came similarly to his time with Luftëtari Gjirokastër, netting the equalizer in the 44th minute of the 1–1 draw versus Tirana on 13 March 2014.[2] On 2 June 2017, Hoxha left the club after nine years, where he collected more than 150 appearances in all competitions.[3]
In January 2013, Hoxha was loaned out to Albanian Superliga club Luftëtari Gjirokastër. He made his first appearance for the team on 10 February in a 3–1 home loss to Kukësi.[4] His first goal came on 2 March 2013 in the league match against Tirana, netting the tempolarly equalizer in an eventual 2–1 loss at Qemal Stafa Stadium.[5]
On 19 June 2017, Hoxha agreed personal terms and joined fellow top flight side Kukësi.[6] He was presented a day later where he signed the contract and was given squad number 5.[6]
Hoxha played his first match with his new side on 9 September 2017 in the opening week of 2017–18 Albanian Superliga against Kamza, contributing in the 1–0 win.[7] His maiden goal for the team came later on 19 February of the following year in the 3–1 away win over Partizani Tirana.[8]
He left the club in mid-August 2018 after deciding to end his cooperation following the elimination of Kukësi from Europa League, finishing his spell with 42 appearances and 2 goals.[9]
On 6 September 2018, Hoxha returned to Luftëtari Gjirokastër this time as a permanent transfer, signing for the 2018–19 season.[10]
Hoxha is a former Albanian youth international and has represented his nation at under-17 and under-21 levels.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Teuta Durrës | 2009–10 | Albanian Superliga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| 2011–12 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| 2013–14 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | |||
| 2015–16 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 3 | |||
| 2016–17 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
| Total | 135 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 159 | 7 | ||
| Luftëtari Gjirokastër (loan) | 2012–13 | Albanian Superliga | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | |
| Kukësi | 2017–18 | Albanian Superliga | 35 | 2 | 7[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 35 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 2 | ||
| Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 2018–19 | Albanian Superliga | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 30 | 1 | |
| Teuta Durrës | 2019–20 | Albanian Superliga | 32 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 41 | 5 |
| 2020–21 | 34 | 2 | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 39 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 66 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 84 | 7 | ||
| Ballkani | 2021–22 | Kosovar Superliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 266 | 12 | 44 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 322 | 19 | ||
KF Teuta – current squad | |
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