Benjamin Kololli

Benjamin Kololli (born 15 May 1992) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a winger for Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse and the Kosovo national team.

Benjamin Kololli
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Kololli
Date of birth (1992-05-15) 15 May 1992
Place of birth Aigle, Switzerland
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Shimizu S-Pulse
Number 32
Youth career
0000 Bex
0000–2009 Monthey
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Monthey 11 (6)
2011–2014 Sion U21 45 (11)
2013–2015 Sion 16 (2)
2014–2015 → Le Mont (loan) 28 (6)
2015–2016 Biel-Bienne 17 (6)
2016 → Young Boys (loan) 1 (0)
2016–2018 Lausanne-Sport 55 (18)
2018–2021 Zürich 78 (22)
2021– Shimizu S-Pulse 24 (4)
International career‡
2016– Kosovo 23 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 April 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 March 2021

Club career

Zürich

On 21 July 2018, Kololli signed a three-year contract with Swiss Super League club Zürich.[1] Seven days later, he made his debut in a 0–2 away win against Grasshoppers after coming on as a substitute at 70th minute in place of Marco Schönbächler.[2]

Shimizu S-Pulse

On 14 July 2021, Kololli signed a two-and-a-half year contract with J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse.[3] Nine days later, the club confirmed that Kololli's transfer was permanent and he received squad number 32.[4] On 18 August 2021, he made his debut with Shimizu S-Pulse in the 2021 Emperor's Cup fourth round against Kawasaki Frontale after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Keita Nakamura.[5]

International career

On 30 August 2016, Kololli received a call-up from Kosovo for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland.[6] On 12 November 2016, he made his debut with Kosovo in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Turkey after being named in the starting line-up.[7]

Personal life

Kololli was born in Aigle, Switzerland from Kosovan parents from Lipjan.[8]

Career statistics

Club
As of 18 August 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Monthey 2011–12 Swiss 1. Liga 11610—126
Sion U21 8100—81
2012–13 Swiss Promotion League 26300—263
2013–14 11700—117
Total 561710—5717
Sion 2012–13 Swiss Super League 7200—72
2013–14 9020—110
Le Mont (loan) 2014–15 Swiss Challenge League 28610—296
Total 44830—478
Biel-Bienne 2015–16 Swiss Challenge League 17624—1910
Young Boys (loan) 2015–16 Swiss Super League 1000—10
Total 18624—2010
Lausanne-Sport 2016–17 Swiss Super League 26810—278
2017–18 291032—3212
Total 551842—5920
Zürich 2018–19 Swiss Super League 301042724114
2019–20 27620—296
2020–21 21610—226
Total 782272729226
Shimizu S-Pulse 2021 J1 League 0010—10
Career total 251711887227681

International
As of 31 March 2021[10]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Kosovo
201610
201720
201863
201970
202041
202130
Total234

International goals
As of 3 September 2020[11]
Scores and results list Kosovo's goal tally first.[11]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result CompetitionRef.
1. 11 October 2018 (2018-10-11) Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo  Malta 1–0 3–1 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D [12]
2. 3–1
3. 17 November 2018 (2018-11-17) National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta 2–0 5–0 [13]
4. 3 September 2020 (2020-09-03) Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy  Moldova 1–1 1–1 2020–21 UEFA Nations League C [14]

Honours

Individual

References
  1. "Der FC Zürich verpflichtet Benjamin Kololli" [FC Zurich commits Benjamin Kololli] (in German). FC Zürich. 21 July 2018. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. "Der FCZ gewinnt das Derby gegen GC mit 2:0" [The FCZ wins the derby against GC with 2:0] (in German). FC Zürich. 28 July 2017. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. David Barras [@david_barras] (14 July 2021). "Benjamin Kololli retrouve de l'embauche (et c'est plutôt original!): à 29 ans, l'offensif vaudois signe au... Japon à Shimizu S-Pulse, actuel 13e après 21 matchs. Contrat de 2 ans et demi. Il s'y rendra dès l'obtention de son visa (retardé avec le Covid)" [Benjamin Kololli is hiring again (and this is rather original!): At 29, the Vaudois offensive sign in... Japan at Shimizu S-Pulse, currently 13th after 21 games. 2.5 year contract. He will go there as soon as he obtains his visa (delayed with the Covid)] (Tweet) (in French) – via Twitter.
  4. "ベンジャミン コロリ選手(FCチューリッヒ)　 完全移籍にて加入内定のお知らせ" [Benjamin Kololli (FC Zurich) announcement of official decision to join with complete transfer] (in Japanese). Shimizu S-Pulse. 23 July 2021.
  5. "Kawasaki Frontale vs. Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  6. "Bunjaki publikoi listën e lojtarëve për ndeshjen me Finlandën" [Bunjaki published the list of players for the match with Finland] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  7. "Kosova pëson humbje nga Turqia, por shënon progres në lojë" [Kosovo suffered losses from Turkey, but marks progress in the game] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 12 November 2016. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  8. "Benjamin Kololli nderohet nga kryetari i Lipjanit (FOTO)" [Benjamin Kololli is honored by the mayor of Lipjan (PHOTO)]. Gazeta Infokus (in Albanian). 28 August 2017.
  9. Benjamin Kololli at Soccerway
  10. "Benjamin Kololli". eu-football.info. 31 March 2021.
  11. "Kololli, Benjamin". National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  12. "Kosovo (3–1) Malta". eu-football.info. 11 October 2018.
  13. "Malta (0–5) Kosovo". eu-football.info. 17 November 2018.
  14. "Moldova (1–1) Kosova". eu-football.info. 3 September 2020.
  15. "Super League: Kevin Mbabu élu joueur de l'année". RTSSport.ch (in French). 28 January 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
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