Niko Zisi

Niko Zisi (born 24 August 1995) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for German club SV Donaustauf.[1]

Niko Zisi
Personal information
Full name Niko Zisi
Date of birth (1995-08-24) 24 August 1995
Place of birth Fier, Albania
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 SV Donaustauf
Number 3
Youth career
2008–2013 Aris Thessaloniki
2013–2014 Pefki
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Elbasani 10 (1)
2017–2018 Bylis Ballsh 23 (10)
2018–2019 Kamza 20 (0)
2020– SV Donaustauf 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:02, 10 December 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Zisi spent much of his early career in Greece by playing notably with Aris youth teams.[2] He returned in Albania in September 2014 to play for Dinamo Tirana.[3] One year later, he returned again in Greece, this time to play for Achilleas Triandrias.

Elbasani

In January 2017, Zisi joined Albanian First Division side Bylis Ballsh and was sent on loan at fellow side Elbasani until the end of the season.[2][4] He made his debut as professional footballer on 18 February by playing in the second half of the 1–3 home loss to Apolonia Fier.[5]

His first score-sheet contributions came later on 21 April in the 2–2 draw against the same opponent, which brought Elbasani closer to relegation.[6] Zisi finished the second half of 2016–17 season by making 10 league appearances, scoring once as Elbasani was relegated after losing the relegation final 2–0 against Sopoti Librazhd.[7]

Bylis Ballsh

In June 2017, Zisi returned to the club and signed a one-year contract.[8] He made his first appearance of the season on 13 September in the match against Tomori Berat won 0–3.[9] He opened his scoring account on matchday 3 in the 3–1 home win over Shënkolli.[10] Later on 4 November, Zisi made a Man of the Match performance by scoring the winner against away against Tirana, ending their undefeated streak and becoming the first player in 2017–18 season to score against them. Zisi concluded the 2017–18 by scoring 9 goals and giving 9 assists.

Kamza

On 13 August 2018, Kazma completed the signing of Zisi from Bylis Ballsh for a fee of €40,000.[11] The player was presented three days later, signing a contract running until June 2021.[12]

SV Donaustauf

After it was reported, that Zisi had joined Greek Super League Greece 2 club A.E. Karaiskakis in late-December 2019[13] - which, however, never officially was confirmed - Zisi moved to German Bayernliga Süd club SV Donaustauf in January 2020.[14]

Style of play

Zisi has been compared to Bernard Berisha by Bylis Ballsh fans due to their similar playing style and pace.[15]

Career statistics
As of 12 May 2018[1]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Elbasani (loan) 2016–17 Albanian First Division 10100—101
Bylis Ballsh 2017–18 Albanian First Division 23900—239
Kamza 2018–19 Albanian Superliga 10000—100
Career total 431000004310

    References
    1. "Albania - N. Zisi - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    2. "Elbasani afton një sulmues nga kampionati grek, është rritur në ekipin e Arisit të Selanikut" [Elbasani bring a striker from greek championship, has grown at the team of Aris Thessaloniki] (in Albanian). Info Elbasani. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    3. "Dinamo, firmos edhe mesfushori Tahiraj" [Dinamo, midfielder Tahiraj signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    4. "Bylis, "mbreti" i merkatos së janarit. Firmosin edhe Mitraj me Zisin" [Bylis, “king” of january transfer market. Mitraj and Zisi signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    5. "Elbasani vs. Apolonia Fier 1 – 3". Soccerway. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    6. "Apolonia fut në telashe të mëdha Elbasanin" [Apolonia put Elbasani in big troubles] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
    7. "E turpshme, Elbasani bie nga kategoria" [Embarrassing, Elbasani gets relegated] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
    8. "Projekti Bylis, talente dhe Superiore" [Bylis project, talents and Superliga] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    9. "Tomori Berat vs. Bylis Ballsh 0 – 3". Soccerway. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    10. "Bylisi me oreks, kryeson i vetëm" [Bylis with appetite, leads alone] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
    11. "Kamza blen Zisin e Bylisit, ja shifra që pagoi për futbollistin" [Kamza purchases Bylis' Zisi, here's the figure paid for the footballer] (in Albanian). Lexo.al. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
    12. "Zyrtare: Niko Zisi goditja e radhës, firmos për 3 vite" [Official: Niko Zisi the next hit, signs for three years] (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
    13. Διπλό μεταγραφικό «χτύπημα» της ΑΕ Καραϊσκάκης, sportsup.gr, 27 December 2019
    14. Donaustauf verpflichtet zwei Topleute, fupa.net, 29 January 2020
    15. "Zisi: Bylis do luftojë për superligë" [Zisi will fight for Superliga] (in Albanian). Sport.co.al. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
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