Samir Ujkani

Albanian footballer and national team player

Samir Ujkani - Albanian footballer and national team player
Born

July 5th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Albania

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Born in 1988, a professional footballer specialized as a goalkeeper. Started career at Skënderbeu Korçë, contributing to the team's successes in domestic competitions. Played for several clubs including US Lecce and Pescara in Italy. Represented the Albanian national team in various international fixtures, participating in the UEFA European Championship.

Played for the Albanian national team

Contributed to Skënderbeu Korçë's successes

Represented US Lecce in Serie B

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