1. Almen Abdi was born on 21 October 1986 and is a retired Swiss footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
21 Facts About Almen Abdi
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Almen Abdi has previously played for Zurich, Le Mans, Udinese, Watford and Sheffield Wednesday.
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Almen Abdi has been capped by the Switzerland national team.
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Almen Abdi was awarded an improved contract in June 2006 which would last until the summer of 2010.
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In January 2010, Almen Abdi was transferred to Le Mans on a six-month contract with the option to extend it at a later date, should the club remain in Ligue 1.
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However, Le Mans failed to avoid relegation to Ligue 2 at the end of the campaign, with Almen Abdi making a total of 13 appearances.
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Shortly after, there was a rumour of Almen Abdi making a return to Zurich.
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In July 2012, Almen Abdi trained with Watford with a view to a possible loan.
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Almen Abdi scored his first goal for Watford on his league debut against Crystal Palace on 18 August 2012.
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In November 2012, Almen Abdi soon injured his shoulder, dislocating it in the process.
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Almen Abdi made it three league goals in as many games with his effort against Birmingham City on 16 February 2013, taking his total goal tally to 9.
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Almen Abdi had netted in the previous two games against Bolton Wanderers and Crystal Palace.
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Towards the end of the season, Almen Abdi reportedly stated his desire to remain at Watford on a permanent basis, having become the club's fan favorite.
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On 19 July 2013, Watford confirmed that Almen Abdi had signed a three-year deal on a permanent basis.
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Almen Abdi then made his league return four days later, as a first-half substitute against AFC Bournemouth on 18 January 2014, coming on for the injured Iriney.
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On 28 July 2016, Almen Abdi joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.
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Almen Abdi made his senior Switzerland international debut against Cyprus on 20 August 2008.
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Almen Abdi was eligible for the Albania national team and the Kosovo national team as well but chose Switzerland.
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On 24 April 2011, Almen Abdi was targeted by burglars and his possessions were stolen.
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Almen Abdi is good friends with compatriot and ex-Udinese teammate Gokhan Inler.
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Almen Abdi is an ethnic Bosniaks from Prizren, Kosovo whose family is of Muslim faith.