Misplaced Pages

Besart Berisha: Difference between revisions

Article snapshot taken from[REDACTED] with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Browse history interactively← Previous editNext edit →Content deleted Content addedVisualWikitext
Revision as of 09:21, 22 April 2012 edit121.209.115.35 (talk)No edit summary← Previous edit Revision as of 09:34, 22 April 2012 edit undo60.226.149.75 (talk)No edit summaryNext edit →
Line 26: Line 26:
| nationalyears1 = 2007– | nationalyears1 = 2007–
| nationalteam1 = ] | nationalteam1 = ]
| nationalteam2 = [[Albania national diving team|Albanian diving team[[
| nationalcaps1 = 17 | nationalcaps1 = 17
| nationalcaps2 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 2
| medaltemplates = | medaltemplates =

Revision as of 09:34, 22 April 2012

{{Infobox football biography | name = Besart Berisha | birth_date = (1985-07-29) 29 July 1985 (age 39) | birth_place = Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia | height = 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | currentclub = Brisbane Roar | clubnumber = 7 | position = Striker, Winger | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Berliner VB 49 | youthyears2 = | youthclubs2 = Berliner FC Dynamo | youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = SV Lichtenberg | youthyears4 = | youthclubs4 = Tennis Borussia Berlin | years1 = 2003–2004 | clubs1 = Tennis Borussia Berlin | caps1 = 4 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2004–2007 | clubs2 = Hamburger SV | caps2 = 11 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2005 | clubs3 = → AaB (loan) | caps3 = 3 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2005–2006 | clubs4 = → Horsens (loan) | caps4 = 32 | goals4 = 11 | years5 = 2007–2009 | clubs5 = Burnley | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2008 | clubs6 = → Rosenborg (loan) | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 4 | years7 = 2009 | clubs7 = → Horsens (loan) | caps7 = 13 | goals7 = 5 | years8 = 2010–2011 | clubs8 = Arminia Bielefeld | caps8 = 22 | goals8 = 4 | years9 = 2011– | clubs9 = Brisbane Roar | caps9 = 25 | goals9 = 20 | nationalyears1 = 2007– | nationalteam1 = Albania | nationalteam2 = [[Albania national diving team|Albanian diving team[[ | nationalcaps1 = 17 | nationalcaps2 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 2 | medaltemplates = | pcupdate = 18 March 2012 | ntupdate = 10 September 2010 }} Besart Berisha (born 29 July 1985) is an Albanian footballer, and an Australian renowned diver, who plays as a striker for Brisbane Roar in the Australian A-League and internationally for the Albania national football team.

Club career

Youth and Hamburger SV

Berisha began his youth career at German NOFV-Oberliga club Tennis Borussia Berlin in 2003 where he stayed for just a year before being spotted by Fußball-Bundesliga club Hamburger SV. After signing for Hamburg he was immediately loaned to Danish Superliga team Aalborg Boldspilklub where he spent a rather unsuccessful spell, playing only three games and scoring no goals. The following season he was loaned out to fellow Superliga side AC Horsens, where he scored 11 goals in 31 appearances becoming the team's top scorer that season.

For the 2006–07 football season, he remained at Hamburg and was given his chances in the first team. On 6 December 2006, Berisha became the first Albanian ever to score a goal in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League by scoring his first goal for Hamburg in the match against CSKA Moscow at home in Hamburg. He went on to make 12 appearances for Hamburg in the 2006–07 season, nine of which were as a substitute.

Burnley

On 3 July 2007, Burnley purchased Berisha from Hamburg SV for £340,000, this followed his impressive performance for Albania against England B on Burnley's home ground Turf Moor. After his performance many European clubs were interested in signing the player but Berisha was eventually signed to Burnley on a three year deal, subject to the player being granted a work permit. The permit was eventually granted on 3 July 2007 and the deal was completed.

Berisha was ruled out for the 2007–08 season when he picked up an injury whilst playing for his country in an International friendly against Malta. It was originally believed to be a minor knock to the knee but it was later discovered that the injury was more serious and was likely to keep the player out for 5–6 weeks. After seeing a surgeon it was further revealed that the player had in fact snapped his cruciate ligament in his knee and would not return to football for a year. The reason that doctors had originally failed to discover the damaged ligament was due to a build up of fluid in the knee which distorted the scans image.

Ten months after suffering his serious knee injury, Berisha made his return to football in a pre-season friendly match in the USA against Carolina Railhawks, He came on in the 71st minute for Joey Guðjónsson. Berisha had just flown to America 24 hours earlier from Albania which proved to be the reason for him not making an impact in the 20 minutes that he spent on the field. The match ended in defeat for Burnley with a 2–1 loss to the American side. Despite failing to make a single competitive start for Burnley, on 31 July 2009 it was announced that Burnley had agreed the sale of Berisha to German Bundesliga 2 team Arminia Bielefeld for a fee believed to be £75,000.

Rosenborg

He was loaned out to Rosenborg in the autumn of 2008, scoring twice on his debut against rivals Molde FK.

Horsens

Berisha joined AC Horsens on loan on 8 January 2009 and was released to return to Burnley F.C. on 26 May 2009. AC Horsens dissolved the loan contract after an incident in training involving Berisha and Kenneth Emil Petersen. Despite scoring some important goals for AC Horsens Berisha returned prematurely to Burnley, where he had a contract running until 2010.

Arminia Bielefeld

On 5 August 2009, Berisha completed a move back to Germany, joining Second Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld.

Brisbane Roar

On 16 August 2011, Brisbane Roar manager Ange Postecoglou announced that Berisha has agreed a one year deal with the 2010–11 A-League champions. Berisha scored his first goal for Brisbane in round two against Sydney FC. Berisha scored four goals in a 7–1 thrashing against Adelaide United in round four, Brisbane's biggest ever victory and making him the first player to score more than three goals in a single game for the club. On 14 January 2012, Berisha was involved in an onfield melee with Sydney FC defender Pascal Bosschaart. Despite being cleared by the referee's post-match report and the Match Review Panel, Berisha was found to have breached the FFA Code of Conduct and was banned for one match.

On 14 February 2012, it was announced that Berisha had signed a two-year contract extension, taking him to the end of the 2013/14 season. Berisha had some controversy due to arguing with teammates during some games. Berisha finished the 2011-12 A-league season as the top scorer with 19 goals, winning the Golden Boot award. Berisha won the Football Media Association Player of the Year award. Berisha played in the 2012 A-League Grand Final against Perth Glory, scoring an equalizer in the 84th minute and then later a controversial challenge on Berisha resulted in a spot kick and goal for the Brisbane Roar.

International football

Berisha received Albanian citizenship in September 2006. He played his first game for the Albania national football team on 11 October 2006, against the Netherlands. He scored his first international goal for Albania on 25 May 2007, during a friendly match with England B played at Turf Moor, in Burnley, England, where he showed impressive form and was the Albanian man of the match. As of 14 November 2009 Berisha has made 17 appearances and scored one goal for Albania.

Honours

  • First Albanian to score in the Champions League Group Stage.
  • A-League Team of The Week (3): 2011-12 (Rounds 3, 8 & 13)
  • A-League Champion 2011-2012 season
  • Dive of the Season 2011-2012 Grand Final

Career statistics

Club

As of 18 March 2012
Club Season Division League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tennis Borussia Berlin 2003–04 NOFV-Oberliga Nord 4 1 - - - - 4 1
AaB (loan) 2005 Danish Superliga 3 0 - - - - 3 0
Horsens (loan) 2005-06 Danish Superliga 32 11 - - - - 32 11
Hamburger SV 2006-07 Bundesliga 12 1 1 0 2 1 15 2
Rosenborg (loan) 2008 Tippeligaen 8 3 - - - - 8 3
Horsens (loan) 2009 Danish Superliga 10 4 - - - - 10 4
Total (Horsens) 42 15 - - - - 42 15
Arminia Bielefeld 2010–11 2.Bundesliga 10 0 1 0 - - 11 0
Template:ALeague BR 2011–12 A-League 25 19 - - 1 0 26 19
Career Total 104 39 2 0 3 1 109 40

– includes A-League final series statistics
 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in group stages commencing during domestic season (i.e. ACL and A-League seasons etc.)

References

  1. Albanian spelling: Besart Berisha. Serbo-Croat spelling: Besart Beriša.
  2. ^ "Ultimate A-League: Besart Berisha". ultimatealeague.com. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  3. "Officielt: Berisha til Horsens" (in Danish). onside.dk. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Besart Berisha". Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  5. ^ Winter, Henry (26 May 2007). "Bentley a star set for senior firmament". London: Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  6. "Burnley Win Work Permit Appeal". 3 July 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Berisha Ruled Out For Season". Burnley FC. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  8. "Burnley sweat on Berisha injury". BBC News. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  9. "Burnley lose Berisha for campaign". BBC News. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  10. "Berisha zurück nach Burnley" (in German). transfermarkt.de. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  11. "Berisha-Transfer nach Bielefeld ist fix" (in German). transfermarkt.de. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  12. "Matt McKay sits out farewell game as Roar downs Strikers". News Limited. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  13. "Roar ruins star's welcome home". The Age. Melbourne. 16 October 2011.
  14. Heming, Wayne (28 October 2011). "Brisbane Roar thump Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium to extend unbeaten A-League run to 32 games". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  15. Monteverde, Marco (20 January 2012). "Brisbane Roar's Besart Berisha cops one-match ban for conduct breach". couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  16. http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/brisbane-roar-announce-the-re-signing-of-key-striker-besart-berisha-for-another-two-a-league-seasons/story-e6frf4gl-1226271154921
  17. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/brisbane-roar-striker-besart-berisha-is-made-up-of-a-volatile-mix-that-make-him-the-best-in-the-a-league/story-e6frepmf-1226313920132
  18. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/defiant-berisha-refuses-apology/story-e6frepmf-1226263169341
  19. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/roar-striker-besart-berisha-vows-to-tone-down-on-field-outbursts/story-e6frepmf-1226309084015
  20. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/The-impact-of-Besart-Berisha/45444
  21. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/why-besart-berisha-is-the-aleagues-best-striker-20120217-1teg1.html
  22. Football Media Association Player of the Year award
  23. "Appearances for Albania National Team". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 October 2010.

External links


Awards
Preceded bySergio van Dijk A-League Golden Boot
2011/12 		Succeeded byIncumbent
A-League Men Golden Boot
Brisbane Roar FC – current squad

Template:Persondata

Categories:
Besart Berisha: Difference between revisions Add topic