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Dodë Tahiri

1918 – 1988

Albanian footballer

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About Dodë Tahiri

Lived 1918 – 1988 (aged 69). Dodë Tahiri was an Albanian association football player and association football coach.

Dodë Tahiri (27 November 1918 – 28 May 1988) was an Albanian international football player. He was the goalkeeper in Albania's first ever international match against Yugoslavia in 1946.

Dodë Tahiri was also known for his heroic Acts in Germany, executing 2 German soldiers whom allegedly killed Lush Prela ( Bajraktar of Shala Region)

Club career Born in Pecaj, Dukagjin highlands, Tahiri came to Lazarevac, Serbia, in 1938 to play for Bashan. Named after his place of birth, he played in Serbia as Doda Pecović. He later played for FK Šumadija Aranđelovac in Serbia during the 1930s and 1950s. At the end of the Second World War he played with Vllaznia Shkodër in Albania winning two league titles. Then he played with FK Budućnost Titograd in the 1946–47 and 1948–49 Yugoslav First League.

International career He made a total of 3 appearances for the Albania national team in 1946 in Tirana within the 1946 Balkan Cup, the first against Yugoslavia (2–3 defeat) and the second against Bulgaria (3–1 win).

Honours Albanian Superliga: 2 1945, 1946

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dodë Tahiri?

Albanian footballer (1918-1988)

When was Dodë Tahiri born?

Dodë Tahiri was born on 27 November 1918 in Albania.

When did Dodë Tahiri die?

Dodë Tahiri died on 28 May 1988 in Mladenovac City Municipality.

What was Dodë Tahiri's occupation?

Dodë Tahiri was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Dodë Tahiri?

Dodë Tahiri was Albanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dodë Tahiri

· Wikidata: Q5288034

· DBpedia: Dodë Tahiri

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