Pajtim Kasami

Swiss footballer with notable club success

Pajtim Kasami - Swiss footballer with notable club success
Born

June 2nd, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Professional footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Began career with the youth teams of FC Winterthur and moved to the youth academy of Grasshopper Club Zurich. Made professional debut in 2009 for Grasshopper before transferring to Italian club Palermo in 2012. Later played for clubs including FC Sion and Fulham FC. Represented the Swiss national team, earning caps and scoring goals in international competitions.

Made professional debut in 2009 for Grasshopper Club Zurich

Played in Serie A for US Città di Palermo

Contributed to Fulham FC in the English Football League Championship

Represented Switzerland internationally

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