Enco Malindi (born 15 January 1988) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Early life Malindi was born on 15 January 1988.
Club career Early career Malindi started his career in his home town of Tirana with local team Partizani Tirana. After playing well in Albania he was spotted by the Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia. Malindi completed a move to Slavia Sofia in early 2008 for a total fee of €80,000.
Slavia Sofia He joined Slavia Sofia in March 2008 and made his official debut for the club in a match against Chernomorets Burgas on 30 March 2008, playing 60 minutes, with the match finishing 1–1. During his spell at the club, Malindi wore the number 99 shirt.
Spartak Varna On 29 July 2008, Malindi signed with PFC Spartak Varna for a fee of €50,000. He made his unofficial debut for the falcons one day later in a match against Chernomorets Balchik by playing 45 minutes and scoring one goal. The result of the match was 2–0. During the 2008–09 season, he appeared in 20 matches.
Kukësi On 6 July 2012, Malindi joined Kukësi on a free transfer for the upcoming 2012–13 season, the club's first ever Albanian Superliga season, signing a one-year contract.
Kastrioti Krujë On 2 September 2013, Malindi signed a one-year contract with Kastrioti Krujë, his sixth Albanian club. The team struggled for results and was relegated back to Albanian First Division at the end of the season, which led Malindi to terminate his contract by mutual consensus.
Elbasani At the end of the season, Elbasani was relegated back to Albanian First Division which led Malindi to terminate his cooperating with the club on 29 May 2015.
Tërbuni Pukë On 22 July 2015, Malindi signed a contract with the newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë in its first ever Albanian Superliga season. He made his debut on 23 August in team's opening league match of the season against Tirana, scoring the club's first ever Albanian Superliga goal in an eventual 2–1 home defeat.
Laçi On 4 January 2016, Malindi agreed personal terms and signed a contract until the end of 2015–16 season with Laçi, taking the squad number 17. He was called up to the team for the first time on 23 January for the first leg of quarter-final of 2015–16 Albanian Cup against Partizani Tirana, where he was an unused substitute in a 2–0 home win. Malindi made his competitive debut seven days later versus the same opponent at Qemal Stafa Stadium, playing 85 minutes before was sent-off. He left the club in December 2016 after terminating the contract by mutual consent.
Return to Kamza On 7 January 2017, Malidi agreed personal terms and returned to Kamza, this time in Albanian First Division.
Return to Kastrioti Krujë On 26 July 2017, Kastrioti announced that they have acquired the services of six players, including Malindi, for the 2017–18 season.
International career Malindi represented Albania at youth levels, playing for the under-17, U19 and U21.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPartizani Tirana2005–06Albanian Superliga0000—002006–0711200—1122007–0817011—181Total28211—293Slavia Sofia2007–08Bulgarian First League10200—102Spartak Varna2008–09Bulgarian First League19010—200Tirana2009–10Albanian Superliga6010—702010–11413240113Total1014240183Skënderbeu Korçë (loan)2009–10Albanian Superliga13330—162Akademik Sofia2010–11Bulgarian First League11100—111Locarno2011–12Swiss Challenge League11100—111Kamza2011–12Albanian Superliga11060—170Kukësi2012–13Albanian Superliga23270—3022013–14——7070Total2327070372Kastrioti Krujë2013–14Albanian Superliga22332—255Elbasani2014–15Albanian Superliga23130—261Tërbuni Pukë2015–16Albanian Superliga10220—122Laçi2015–16Albanian Superliga10020—1202016–176011—71Total16031—191Kamza2016–17Albanian First Division12300—123Kastrioti Krujë2017–18Albanian First Division11100—111Career total2302135611027627
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