Burim Nue Kukeli was born on 16 January 1984 and is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
18 Facts About Burim Kukeli
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An Albanian international, Burim Kukeli has more than 20 caps to his name after making his debut in 2012.
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Burim Kukeli was born in Gjakova, Kosovo in the then Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, but moved to Switzerland at the age of four following his father road along with other part of his family.
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Burim Kukeli started his youth career aged 9 with the Solothurn youth academies.
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Burim Kukeli moved to FC Schotz during the 2005 summer transfers window.
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On 15 April 2012, Burim Kukeli completed a transfer to Zurich, rejoining his former Luzern boss Rolf Fringer.
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Burim Kukeli played 13 matches during the campaign, including one in cup.
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On 3 February 2013, during the friendly against AC Bellinzona, Burim Kukeli suffered a major injury after a challenge with Simon Grether, which resulted Burim Kukeli injured with a tibia and fibula fracture in the leg.
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On 11 June 2014, manager Urs Meier stated that Burim Kukeli was ready to get back to action along with his teammate Alain Nef, who was suffering from a long-time injury.
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Burim Kukeli was sold to fellow top flight side Sion in July 2017.
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SC Kriens announced on 18 June 2019, that Burim Kukeli had joined the club on a 1-year contract.
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Burim Kukeli received a call up by Albania manager Gianni de Biasi for the friendlies against Qatar and Iran in May 2012, but declined due to being tired and needed to rest following the end of the season.
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Burim Kukeli continued to be regular at the lineup, starting in the next three matches but his injury while at Zurich meant that his campaign was over.
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Burim Kukeli returned to the national team in September 2014 for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.
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Burim Kukeli went on to play six further matches as Albania made history by qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2016, its first ever appearance at a major men's football tournament.
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On 21 May 2016, Burim Kukeli was named in Albania's preliminary 27-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016, and in Albania's final 23-man UEFA Euro 2016 squad on 31 May.
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Burim Kukeli played in the second matchday against hosts of France as Albania's hopes for a spot in the next round were faded.
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On 1 November 2016, Burim Kukeli confirmed that he had become the father to twins.