With memories of the golden years (80's) of the albanian football still fresh on her mind, Albania is now attempting to recreate its strong football legacy. As young players start making their names abroad, the future is looking bright for Albanian football!
You're ignoring the money they get, these guys could only dream of getting that kind of money while playing in Albania or the eastern block countries.
They don't get paid much but they do get paid more than in Albania but that's the problem. It's not that those other nations like Iran, Kuwait, relegation/2nd division Turkey, etc pay them Saudi money money but they do pay them them the bare minimum which Albania is not capable of. It's like Sadiku going to Bolivia that one time. You really believe starving Bolivia paid much?? No but he probably got a few more dollars than he would get in Albania.
Serbia, Romania, Croatia are all good examples. They don't pay their players that much but they cover the minimum. When we talk about Albanian clubs getting their shit together that's what we're talking about.
Watching some of Mario Mitaj's highlights makes me so impressed, so expressive, calm and free with the ball, he looks like he just enjoys himself, impeccable composure and technique.
RedFootballs wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:00 pm
Watching some of Mario Mitaj's highlights makes me so impressed, so expressive, calm and free with the ball, he looks like he just enjoys himself, impeccable composure and technique.
A shame he doesn't push for more in his career.
He gets stuck in shit leagues. Once you go to Russia, Saudi, etc. it's very hard to come back.
Unlike Asani, he's being coached by Laurent Blanc and playing with Benzema and Kante though.
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