Elvis Sina
Encyclopedia
Elvis Sina is an Albania
n footballer. He currently plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. He has also played for the Albanian national team
. He is currently enjoying his third stint at the club he began his career with after joining from arch rivals Dinamo Tirana in the summer of 2009. His main position is centre back but he can also play as a sweeper.
5 times before his departure in 2006 to head to KF Elbasani. He only spent one season in Elbasan before heading back to KF Tirana for the 2007-08 season, only then to move to Tirana's fierce local rivals Dinamo Tirana in the summer of 2008 where he won the Albanian Supercup in his only season at the club before once again returning to KF Tirana for his third stint in 2009. Since his return to Tirana he has won the Albanian Cup and Supercup, both in 2011.
in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland
on 12 October 2002 whilst playing for KF Tirana. He came on as a late substitute for Ervin Fakaj in the 89th minute of the game. His next international game was only 4 days away against Russia
in Volgograd
. Sina once again came on as a substitute but this time it was on the 60th minute mark, he replaced Fatmir Vata
when the score was 4-1 to the Russians, Sina's precence on the field was shown as Russia did not manage to score again after he had entered the field. The defender earned his next cap in a friendly against Poland
on 29 May 2005. It was his first game under the guidance of new coach Hans-Peter Briegel
. He came on replacing midfielder Klodian Duro
in he 78th minute of the game. Sina's next appearance was a World Cup 2006 Qualifier against Denmark
on 8 June 2005. Just like his first cap this one was earned through a cameo appearance as he came on in the 92nd minute for midfielder Redi Jupi
. Sina's last national team cap to date was a friendly in Tirana against Azerbaijan
on 17 August 2005. Besides being his last cap, it was also his first start for the national team and the first time he had ever won an international game. He started the match in midfield and came off after an impressive game in the 90th minute for Kosovan
born Armend Dallku
.
Dinamo Tirana
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
n footballer. He currently plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. He has also played for the Albanian national team
Albania national football team
The Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
. He is currently enjoying his third stint at the club he began his career with after joining from arch rivals Dinamo Tirana in the summer of 2009. His main position is centre back but he can also play as a sweeper.
Career
Sina began his professional career with KF Tirana in 1996 and by the age of just 19 he became a key first team player, helping his side win the Albanian Superliga 6 times, Albanian Cup 4 times and Albanian SupercupAlbanian Supercup
The Albanian Supercup of football has been played since 1989. It is a single match at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Albanian First Division and Albanian Cup. Every match has been played in the National Stadium of Tirana....
5 times before his departure in 2006 to head to KF Elbasani. He only spent one season in Elbasan before heading back to KF Tirana for the 2007-08 season, only then to move to Tirana's fierce local rivals Dinamo Tirana in the summer of 2008 where he won the Albanian Supercup in his only season at the club before once again returning to KF Tirana for his third stint in 2009. Since his return to Tirana he has won the Albanian Cup and Supercup, both in 2011.
International career
Sina made his debut for the national teamAlbania national football team
The Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on 12 October 2002 whilst playing for KF Tirana. He came on as a late substitute for Ervin Fakaj in the 89th minute of the game. His next international game was only 4 days away against Russia
Russia national football team
The Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
in Volgograd
Volgograd
Volgograd , formerly called Tsaritsyn and Stalingrad is an important industrial city and the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is long, north to south, situated on the western bank of the Volga River...
. Sina once again came on as a substitute but this time it was on the 60th minute mark, he replaced Fatmir Vata
Fatmir Vata
Fatmir Vata is an Albanian former footballer who last played as a midfielder or supporting striker for Wuppertaler SV.-Career:...
when the score was 4-1 to the Russians, Sina's precence on the field was shown as Russia did not manage to score again after he had entered the field. The defender earned his next cap in a friendly against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
on 29 May 2005. It was his first game under the guidance of new coach Hans-Peter Briegel
Hans-Peter Briegel
Hans-Peter Briegel is a former German football player and manager.One of the most popular players in his days, Hans-Peter Briegel's original sport was athletics, being successful in various events such as long jump , triple jump and specifically in heptathlon-forerunner pentathlon...
. He came on replacing midfielder Klodian Duro
Klodian Duro
Klodian Duro is an Albanian footballer who plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga as well as the Albania national team since making his debut in 1999.He is a versatile midfielder who usually plays in an attacking role....
in he 78th minute of the game. Sina's next appearance was a World Cup 2006 Qualifier against Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
on 8 June 2005. Just like his first cap this one was earned through a cameo appearance as he came on in the 92nd minute for midfielder Redi Jupi
Redi Jupi
Redi Jupi is an Albanian footballer. He plays in the central midfield for KS Dinamo Tirana and has 19 caps for the Albanian national team since his debut in 1999....
. Sina's last national team cap to date was a friendly in Tirana against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan national football team
The Azerbaijan national football team is the national football team of Azerbaijan and is controlled by Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan...
on 17 August 2005. Besides being his last cap, it was also his first start for the national team and the first time he had ever won an international game. He started the match in midfield and came off after an impressive game in the 90th minute for Kosovan
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
born Armend Dallku
Armend Dallku
Armend Dallku is an Albanian footballer, playing as a defender for Vorskla Poltava in the Ukrainian Premier League and the Albanian national team.-Club career:...
.
Honours
KF Tirana- Albanian Superliga (6): 1996-97, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05
- Albanian Cup (5): 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2005-06, 2010-11
- Albanian SupercupAlbanian SupercupThe Albanian Supercup of football has been played since 1989. It is a single match at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Albanian First Division and Albanian Cup. Every match has been played in the National Stadium of Tirana....
(6): 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2011
Dinamo Tirana
- Albanian SupercupAlbanian SupercupThe Albanian Supercup of football has been played since 1989. It is a single match at the beginning of the season between the winners of the Albanian First Division and Albanian Cup. Every match has been played in the National Stadium of Tirana....
(1): 2008