Bylbyl Sokoli (born 19 December 1957) is a football manager, former player and university professor. He is the current manager of KF Malisheva.
Managerial career Sokoli began his managerial career in the late 1990s with Ramiz Sadiku and later Flamurtari and 2 Korriku. He has managed various clubs in Kosovo such as KF Prishtina, KF Liria, KF Ferizaj, and KF Drenica. Additionally, he has managed the Kosovo national team on two occasions.
Achievements As a manager, Sokoli has won: Kosovo Superleague in 2001 and 2002 with KF Prishtina Kosovo Cup in 2000 with KF Prishtina and in 2006 with KF Liria
Coaching style Sokoli is known for his attacking style of football and expects high levels of effort and commitment from his players.
Academic contributions Sokoli graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education in Pristina in 1985 and completed his postgraduate studies, earning a doctorate in 2003. He obtained a UEFA coaching certificate in 2004 and a UEFA Pro Licence in 2006. Sokoli is also a lecturer of football at the Faculty of Sports Sciences at the University of Pristina.
Honours and recognition Sokoli has been named Coach of the Year three times. His career as both a player and a coach, along with his academic contributions, have had a notable impact on football in Kosovo.
See also Sport in Kosovo
References
External links Bylbyl Sokoli profile at vetevendosje.org