Albanian footballer and manager
Hysen Dedja (born 16 October 1960) is an Albanian football manager and former player.[2][3]
Playing career
A former defender and captain of his hometown club Vllaznia Shkodër, he made his debut for them on 16 October 1978, his 18th birthday, against Flamurtari. He won two league titles and 3 domestic cups with the club.[4]
Managerial career
Dedja had three coaching stints with Vllaznia, winning the Albanian Cup in 1998. He also managed Bylis in the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup.[5] In 2017, he became coach of Lushnja after 8 years without a club.[6]
Personal life
His brother-in-law is Astrit Hafizi, who also played for Vllaznia and managed the club as well as the national team.[7] His elder brother Menduh Dedja also played for 13 years for Vllaznia.[5]
Honours
- Player
- 1983, 1992[8]
- 1979, 1981, 1987[9]
- Manager
- 1998
References
- ^ Elbasani take the bait
- ^ Hysen Dedja, kampion i Vllaznisë si futbollist dhe si trajner
- ^ Deklaratat e shkodranit/ Dedja: Cungu është delirant
- ^ Hysen Dedja: “Kjo Kombëtare na bën të ëndërrojmë” - Telegraf (in Albanian)
- ^ a b Hysen Dedja: “Futbolli është jeta ime” - Telegraf (in Albanian)
- ^ Hysen Dedja drejt pankinës së Lushnjës, nesër pritet firmosja e kontratës - Panorama (in Albanian)
- ^ Hafizi-Dedja, "baxhanaket" e futbollit shkodran Archived 2019-04-06 at the Wayback Machine - Shkodra Sport (in Albanian)
- ^ Albania - Championship Winning Teams - RSSSF
- ^ Albania - Albania - List of Cup Finals - RSSSF
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