Astrit Hafizi

Astrit Hafizi (born 15 September 1953) is an Albanian former footballer and coach of Vllaznia, as well as coach of Albania for a two years span (1997–1999).

Playing career Club Born in Shkodër, a city located in Northern Albania. Hafizi was brought to Shkëndija Tiranë by Zyber Konçi, but was ordered back to Shkodër and played the remainder of his career with hometown club Vllaznia with whom he won two league titles in a team also featuring international player Luan Vukatana. In 1976 however, he was temporarily "loaned" to Dinamo Tirana to play for them in the Balkans Cup. He played both home games against Dinamo Zagreb and Ethnikos but was unexpectedly expelled from the team for the away matches and subsequently returned to Vllaznia. He later also played with Vukatana for 17 Nëntori in the Balkans Cup against Larissa. He was, alongside club captain Ferid Rragami and two staff members, set to work in Pult as a school teacher and brought back to Shkodër 6 months later after the communist party leaders said he had "learned from his mistake".

Honours as a player Albanian Superliga: 2 1978, 1983

as a manager Albanian Superliga: 1 1992