Valentin Gjokaj
- January 9, 2024
- Football Defender
Quick Facts
Full Name | Valentin Gjokaj |
Occupation | Football Defender |
Date Of Birth | Aug 23, 1993(1993-08-23) |
Age | 31 |
Birthplace | Lucerne |
Country | Switzerland |
Birth City | Canton of Lucerne |
Horoscope | Leo |
Valentin Gjokaj Biography
Name | Valentin Gjokaj |
Birthday | Aug 23 |
Birth Year | 1993 |
Place Of Birth | Lucerne |
Home Town | Canton of Lucerne |
Birth Country | Switzerland |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Valentin Gjokaj is one of the most popular and richest Football Defender who was born on August 23, 1993 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland.
Born in Lucerne, Gjokaj began his career at hometown Swiss club FC Luzern and played for the club’s under-18 team before having trial at Premier League side Blackburn Rovers in August 2011, playing the full 90 minutes a in a reserve pre-season friendly against Chorley, which Rovers won 2–1. After this trial Gjokaj returned to Luzern and featured 14 times for the second team in the 1.Liga Group 3 during the 2011–12 season, scoring 4 goals after he made his début in March 2012 against GC Biaschesi. In May 2012, Gjokaj had a trial at Premier League club Newcastle United. However he failed to get a deal and Gjokaj was released by Luzern at the end of the season.
Gjokaj made his competitive first team début in a 2–2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 18 August 2012, as an 87th minute substitute for Will Hughes. Gjokaj spent the following three months as a regular for Derby’s under-21 side, before he joined League One outfit Carlisle United on loan for six weeks on 22 November. However he was recalled after a month, after making only one appearance as a second-half substitute in an FA Cup match against Bournemouth on 1 December. Upon his return at Derby, Gjokaj was again mainly featuring for the club’s under-21 team and as an unused substitute for the first before, before making his first start at right back in Derby’s 1–1 draw at Cardiff City on 5 March 2013.
Valentin Gjokaj Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Football Defender |
House | Living in own house. |
Valentin Gjokaj is one of the richest Football Defender from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Valentin Gjokaj 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Valentin Gasper Gjokaj (born 23 August 1993) is an Albanian football defender who currently plays for SSV Reutlingen 05.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Valentin Gjokaj height 6 ft 2 in Ann weight 168 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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Following his release from Derby County, Gjokaj signed for Gateshead on 18 November 2014. He made his debut on 22 November in a 2–2 draw at Torquay United, being sent off during second half injury time. Gjokaj’s only goal for Gateshead came on 7 February 2015 in an FA Trophy tie against Wrexham. Gjokaj was sent off for a second time while at Gateshead on 4 April against Grimsby Town before being released at the end of the season.
Facts & Trivia
Ann Ranked on the list of most popular Football Defender. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Valentin Gjokaj celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.
In February 2016, Gjokaj signed for SSV Reutlingen 05. He made his debut on 13 February in a 0–2 defeat to SGV Freiberg.
Top Facts about Valentin Gjokaj
- Valentin Gjokaj is an Albanian football defender born in 1993.
- He began his professional career with FC Luzern in Switzerland.
- Gjokaj has also played for various clubs in England, including Derby County and Barnsley.
- He made his international debut for Albania in 2016.
- Gjokaj has represented Albania at both the senior and U21 levels.
- He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).
- Gjokaj has made over 100 professional appearances throughout his career.
- His preferred position on the field is center-back.
- Gjokaj has scored two goals during his professional career so far.
- He currently plays for KF Laçi in the Albanian Superliga as of 2021.