Fadil Vokrri

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Fadil Avdullah Vokrri (23 July 1960 – 9 June 2018) was a Kosovan football administrator and formerly Yugoslav player.

Arguably one of the greatest Kosovan footballers, he was the president of the Football Federation of Kosovo from 16 February 2008[1] until his death on 9 June 2018.[2]

Early life

Born in Podujevë, SFR Yugoslavia (modern Kosovo) to ethnic Albanian parents, Vokrri was known for his Diego Maradona-like approach with quick movement and strong shooting (where he established his strong shooting reputation at FC Prishtina).[3] He won a number of international caps for the former Yugoslavia in the mid-1980s and was unlucky to not win more caps where he was one of Yugoslavia's favourite football talents. He played in a star-studded lineup that included Agim Cana, Edmond Rugova and Fadil Muriqi, as well as other Kosovan players who were part of the Golden Generation in the 1980s. Vokrri's FC Prishtina went on to beat Red Star Belgrade at the Red Star Stadium and record a historic away victory for the Kosovan team.[4]

Club career

Vokrri scored a total of 121 goals and had 363 club appearances, he began his career at the age of 16 years old at Llapi. He then moved to Prishtina in 1980 and played there until 1986, scoring 55 goals and making 172 appearances. Vokrri was very successful with Partizan from Belgrade where he scored 18 goals and had 55 appearances.[5] He was key to both the team claiming the 1986–87 Yugoslav First League title, and their successful run in the 1988–89 Yugoslav Cup, notably scoring in the final as Partizan won 6–1 against Velež Mostar.[6]

In between the two trophy successes, Italian club Juventus showed interest in signing Vokrri. However, as he had not completed the then-compulsory two years' military service, he was unable to travel abroad, and so had to turn down the offer. He eventually completed the requirements for military service while playing for Partizan, fulfilling light tasks during the week around training and in between matches.[7]

He also played for Nîmes Olympique, Fenerbahçe where he played for the successful coach Guus Hiddink. Vokrri was a favourite of Fenerbahçe fans but was not as productive as he was with FC Prishtina and Partizan because of his older age.[3]

Post-retirement

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"For me the idol of all time is Johan Cruyff. His philosophy in the football game has laid the foundations of the Barcelona game that plays that way. Barcelona is art, it's a pleasure to see when it plays. There is Messi."

—Fadil Vokrri in an interview for Telegrafi in December 2017[8]

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After the Kosovo War ended, Vokrri returned to his country and became the sporting director of Prishtina.[5] On 16 February 2008, he was elected as the president of the Football Federation of Kosovo for a four-year mandate.[1]

Personal life

Vokrri and his wife Edita had two sons, Gramozi and Albert, and a daughter named Albana.[9] He had a degree in the Faculty of Management and Business.[5] Apart from his native Albanian, he was also fluent in French, Serbian and Turkish.[5] On 17 May 2018, he earned his Albanian passport.[10][11]

Death

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Fadil Vokrri Stadium, 2023

On 9 June 2018, Vokrri suffered a heart attack while he was exercising and died on his way to the emergency room.[2][12][13][14] Later that day, the Prishtina City Stadium was renamed to the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in his honor.[15][16]

Vokrri was given a state funeral on 10 June 2018 and was buried at the Pristina City Cemetery.[17] President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi marked the day as a national day of mourning, with all flags lowered at half mast across Kosovo, and at embassies all over the world.[18]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[19]
Club Season League Cup[lower-alpha 1] Europe[lower-alpha 2] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Prishtina 1980–81 Yugoslav Second League 25 5 0 0 — 25 5
1981–82 27 13 0 0 — 27 13
1982–83 32 15 0 0 — 32 15
1983–84 Yugoslav First League 31 9 0 0 — 31 9
1984–85 30 8 0 0 — 30 8
1985–86 27 5 0 0 — 27 5
Total 172 55 0 0 — 172 55
Partizan 1986–87 Yugoslav First League 28 5 0 0 2 0 30 5
1987–88 11 6 0 0 2 1 13 7
1988–89 16 7 1 1 4 2 20 9
Total 55 18 1 1 8 3 63 21
Nîmes 1989–90 French Division 2 24 13 0 0 — 24 13
Fenerbahçe 1990–91 1.Lig 21 6 2 1 4 2 27 9
1991–92 22 7 1 0 0 0 23 7
Total 43 13 3 1 4 2 50 16
Bourges 1992–93 French Division 2 30 10 0 0 — 30 10
Montluçon 1993–94 Championnat National 2 26 11 0 0 — 23 11
1994–95 13 1 0 0 — 13 1
Total 39 12 0 0 — 39 12
Career total 363 121 4 2 12 5 379 128

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International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[19][20]
National team Year Apps Goals
Yugoslavia 1984 3 2
1985 6 2
1986 0 0
1987 3 2
Total 12 6
Scores and results list Yugoslavia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Vokrri goal.[19][20]
List of international goals scored by Fadil Vokrri
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 September 1984 Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 1–6 Friendly
2 20 October 1984 Zentralstadion, Leipzig, East Germany {{ Template:Yesno alias = East Germany flag alias = Flag of East Germany.svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of Germany.svg flag alias-navy = Flag of warships of VM (East Germany).svg link alias-navy = Volksmarine flag alias-naval = Flag of warships of VM (East Germany).svg link alias-naval = Volksmarine flag alias-army = Flag of NVA (East Germany).svg link alias-army = Land Forces of the National People's Army flag alias-military = Flag of NVA (East Germany).svg link alias-military = National People's Army link alias-air force = Air Forces of the National People's Army flag alias-EUA = German Olympic flag (1959-1968).svg link alias-tennis = Germany {{{mw}}} Cup team size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

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2–2 3–2 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 1 February 1985 Maharaja's College Stadium, Kochi, India {{ Template:Yesno alias = South Korea flag alias = Flag of South Korea.svg flag alias-1945 = Flag of South Korea (1945–1948).svg flag alias-1948 = Flag of South Korea (1948–1949).svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of South Korea (1949–1984).svg flag alias-1984 = Flag of South Korea (1984–1997).svg flag alias-1997 = Flag of South Korea (1997–2011).svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Republic of Korea Army.svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the Republic of Korea Air Force.svg link alias-army = Republic of Korea Army flag alias-naval = Flag of the Republic of Korea Navy.svg link alias-naval = Republic of Korea Navy link alias-air force = Republic of Korea Air Force flag alias-marines = Flag of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.svg link alias-marines = Republic of Korea Marine Corps link alias-navy = Republic of Korea Navy flag alias-navy = Flag of the Republic of Korea Navy.svg flag alias-military = Flag of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = Republic of Korea Armed Forces flag alias-coast guard = Flag of the Korean Coast Guard.svg link alias-coast guard = Korea Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

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1–0 3–1 1985 Nehru Cup
4 1 May 1985 Stade Municipal, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg {{ Template:Yesno alias = Luxembourg flag alias = Flag of Luxembourg.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Luxembourg.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 1–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 14 October 1987 Grbavica Stadium, Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia {{ Template:Yesno alias = Northern Ireland flag alias = Ulster Banner.svg flag alias-assembly = Flag of Northern Ireland Assembly.svg flag alias-saltire = St Patrick's saltire.svg flag alias-union = Flag of the United Kingdom.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying
6 2–0

Honors

Partizan[21]

References

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