Eris Tafaj

Eris Tafaj (born September 10, 1980) is an Albanian former footballer who played in the Canadian Professional/Soccer League, and Albanian Superliga. He is currently a trainer and coach with Eurostar Football Academy and Elite Development Soccer Academy.

Playing career Tafaj played at the youth level with Partizani FK, but ultimately settled in Canada at the age of 14. In 2000, he began to play at the college level with the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. In 2001, he transferred to play with the Detroit Titans. In 2003, he played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League with London City. Throughout the 2003 season he helped London secure the Open Canada Cup, where he successfully registered a goal in the penalty shoot-out. At the conclusion of the season he finished as the club's top goalscorer, and team MVP.

In 2005, he was selected for the CPSL All-Star team against Glasgow Rangers. After leading London in the scoring charts he was transferred to KS Shkumbini in the Albanian Superliga. After a season abroad he returned to London, and was selected for the second time to the CSL All-Star team against Clyde F.C.

Managerial career After retiring from professional he was recruited by former London City head coach Luka Shaqiri as a staff coach for Eurostar Football Academy. Along with former teammate Isa Bulku he formed Elite Development Soccer Academy.

Honors London City Open Canada Cup (1): 2003