Klodian Duro was a versatile midfielder who usually played in an attacking role.
16 Facts About Klodian Duro
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Klodian Duro made his senior international debut in 2001, and he earned 77 caps and scored 6 goals before retiring from international football in 2011.
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Klodian Duro became the manager of Kukesi on 24 November 2015, and he won the Albanian Cup in his first season in charge.
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Klodian Duro started his professional career in 1996 playing for Elbasani.
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Klodian Duro played in Albania for Elbasani, Tirana, Vllaznia Shkoder, Partizani Tirana, in Turkey with Samsunspor, Galatasaray, Malatyaspor and Caykur Rizespor, and in German Bundesliga with Arminia Bielefeld.
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On 19 May 2008, Klodian Duro completed a transfer to Cypriot outfit Omonia Nicosia, penning a two-year contract until June 2010.
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Klodian Duro's side lost the second leg with the same result which sent them crashing out of the competition.
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Klodian Duro made an impressive start with the new team and had the hearts of many fans of Apollon for him.
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Klodian Duro appears in 17 league matches and scored 2 goals.
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Klodian Duro returned to Albania in September 2011 with his former side KF Tirana for his third stint at the club.
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Klodian Duro signed a two-year contract on a free transfer with the club after agreeing terms with the club directors.
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Klodian Duro had 77 appearances for the Albania National Team and scored six goals.
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Albanian midfielder Klodian Duro was quoted as saying, "Let the world know we're the best here," and after the match fans paraded around with banners that read "This is not Portugal," a reference to the Greeks' stunning win in Euro 2004.
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Klodian Duro is considered to be one of the best players in the story of Albanian football and he is one of the players with most appearances with the Albania National Team.
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On 24 November 2015, Klodian Duro was appointment the new coach of Albanian Superliga side FK Kukesi, replacing Marcello Troisi who was sacked by the club directors due to lack of results.
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Klodian Duro won the Albanian Cup in his first season in charge, after defeating Laci on penalties on 22 May 2016.