Armando Durim Sadiku was born on 27 May 1991 and is an Albanian professional footballer.
44 Facts About Armando Sadiku
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Armando Sadiku played only a half season with Elbasani, as he was banned from Albanian football due to non-sporting behavior.
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Armando Sadiku's ban forced him to move abroad going to Switzerland playing at first for Locarno.
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Armando Sadiku helped Vaduz to retain their top flight status for another season, in addition relegating his parent club.
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In January 2017, Armando Sadiku was sent on loan again, this time at his former side FC Lugano where he rejoined Paolo Tramezzani.
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Armando Sadiku made his senior debut in 2012 and was part of UEFA Euro 2016 squad where he scored Albania's first goal at a UEFA European Championship.
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One week later, Armando Sadiku was again on the scoresheet as Gramozi recorded their first ever Kategoria Superiore win by beating Flamurtari.
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Armando Sadiku finished his only Gramozi season by scoring 8 goals in 28 league appearances, as Gramori was relegated after only one season.
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On 19 December 2010, during the league match against Laci, Armando Sadiku, who had scored earlier in the match, was sent-off in the 82nd minute.
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That was his last match in Albanian football, as Armando Sadiku left the club to purchase a career in Switzerland.
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Armando Sadiku moved for the first time aboard in March 2011 where he completed a transfer to Swiss Challenge League side Locarno.
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Armando Sadiku arrived in the morning and even travelled with the side to the away fixture with Schaffhausen.
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Armando Sadiku concluded his second Locarno season by netting 19 goals in the championship, being the highest scorer as Locarno finished 9th.
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Armando Sadiku eventually finished his first Lugano season making 32 league appearances collecting 2849 minutes and netting 20 goals in, to become top scorer as the team finished 7th in the championship, failing to clinch a spot to top flight next season.
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Armando Sadiku contributed with 2 goals in 2 cup matches.
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Armando Sadiku played in the final of competition against Basel as Zurich won after extra-time to win their 8th cup in history.
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On 10 May 2014, during the league match against St Gallen, Armando Sadiku entered as substitute in the 70th minute and was injured shortly after, breaking knee ligament which would keep him sidelined for the next 6 months.
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Armando Sadiku's wish was fulfilled and on 12 January 2016 Sadiku was loaned out to the bottom-side Vaduz until the end of season.
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Armando Sadiku was returned to Zurich in the summer and was target of top European clubs from Serie A and Bundesliga, but didn't leave due to club's high economical demands.
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On 12 July 2017, Armando Sadiku joined Polish Ekstraklasa side Legia Warsaw by penning a three-year contract.
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On 31 January 2018, in the deadline day, Armando Sadiku was signed by Levante of La Liga for an undisclosed fee.
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Armando Sadiku is very motivated and is waiting with impatience to join us.
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On 2 September 2019, Armando Sadiku extended his contract with Levante until 2021, and was immediately loaned to Segunda Division side Malaga CF.
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Armando Sadiku transferred to the Turkish club BB Erzurumspor in the Super Lig, and signed a one-year contract.
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On 29 July 2021, Armando Sadiku returned to Spain and signed a one-year contract with UD Las Palmas.
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On 25 June 2023, Armando Sadiku joined Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giant on a two-year deal.
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Armando Sadiku joined another Indian Super League side FC Goa in July 2024.
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On 14 April 2025, after helping Goa to second place in the league, it was announced that Armando Sadiku had mutually agreed to part ways with Goa.
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Armando Sadiku was included in Ramadan Shehu's Albania U19 squad for their 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.
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Armando Sadiku participated with the Albania under-21 side coached by Artan Bushati in the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
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Armando Sadiku was called up then to Albania's next two friendliest against Qatar and Iran in May 2012, where he played as a second-half substitute in both games, which Albania won them both.
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Young forwards such as Armando Sadiku was among Edgar Cani and Bekim Balaj provided competition for the established and mature internationals which were Erjon Bogdani and Hamdi Salihi.
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Armando Sadiku was not called regularly during the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign; even when he was part of the squad, he was seen as the third choice by manager De Biasi, ranked behind Cikalleshi and Balaj.
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Armando Sadiku made his first appearance in Group I on 4 September 2015 versus Denmark, replacing Lenjani at 64th minute as Albania took a goalless draw at Telia Parken.
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Armando Sadiku played as a second-half substitute in team's goalless draw against Morocco at the newly renovated Loro Borici Stadium.
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Armando Sadiku returned to the field for the match against Italy, entering in the final 23 minutes as Albania suffered another defeat.
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On 14 March 2019, Armando Sadiku received an invitation for the opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Turkey and Andorra, returning in the national team after one year.
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Armando Sadiku was born on 27 May 1991 in the municipality of Elbasan Country.
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Armando Sadiku is related to Taulant and Granit Xhaka through his mother.
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Armando Sadiku's brother, Sherif Sadiku, is a professional footballer who plays for Shkumbini in the Kategoria e Pare.
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Armando Sadiku has cited his role model and favourite footballer the Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and is fan of Italian club Internazionale.
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Armando Sadiku is known to be a supporter of Socialist Party of Albania, having taken part in the 2013 and 2017 electoral campaigns.
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On 30 December 2016, Armando Sadiku was named "Honorary Citizen" of Elbasan for his contributions to sports.
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On 9 January 2018, Armando Sadiku was engaged to Elona, a Kosovo Albanian dentist and fan of his, who he met via Facebook.