Biography
Who is Andi Lila?
Early football development
Andi Lila began his professional path at his hometown club, Besa Kavajë, in Albania. He made his debut in the 2002-03 season at age 16 during a match against Teuta Durrës. After the team suffered relegation in 2004, he helped them secure promotion back to the top flight by playing 24 matches in the Kategoria e Parë. During the 2005-06 season, he netted his first goal in the Albanian Superliga against Partizani.
Club career highlights
In 2007, he moved to the Greek side Iraklis for a brief period before returning to Besa Kavajë. Following this, he joined Tirana in 2008. While playing for Tirana, he won the 2008-09 Albanian Superliga title and the 2010-11 Albanian Cup. He later transferred to the Greek club PAS Giannina in 2011, where he signed a three-year contract. He remained a consistent presence there for several seasons.
In early 2015, he went on loan to the Italian Serie A side Parma. Although he faced a thigh injury shortly after his debut, he scored a goal against Sassuolo during his time in Italy. He returned to PAS Giannina later in 2015 and continued playing until 2020.
National team representation
Throughout his career, Andi Lila represented Albania at various age levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-21 squads. Between 2007 and 2017, he earned 70 caps for the senior national team. He played a significant role in the squad that reached the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament, which marked the first time Albania qualified for a major international competition.
During the tournament, he appeared in the group stage match against Romania, which resulted in a 1-0 victory for Albania. He was also active in qualifying campaigns, including the 2014 match where Albania secured its first-ever win against Portugal.
Retirement and final years
Andi Lila concluded his playing career in 2020 while at Tirana. His decision to retire followed persistent issues with an injury. Throughout his time as a professional, he operated primarily as a defensive midfielder, though he also spent time as a full-back early on. His professional path spanned nearly two decades, taking him through clubs in Albania, Greece, and Italy.
Birthday and age
Andi Lila was born on February 12, 1986, which makes Andi 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Andi shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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