Fatjon Bunjaku

Fatjon Bunjaku (14 October 2003 – 7 June 2026) was a Kosovar professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Liria Prizren On 13 June 2023, Bunjaku joined Kosovo Superleague side Liria Prizren. His debut with Liria Prizren came two months later against Ballkani after coming on as a substitute at 60th minute in place of Aprocius Petrus.

Gjilani On 17 January 2024, Bunjaku joined Kosovo Superleague side Gjilani and received squad number 8. His debut with Gjilani came seventeen days later in the 2023–24 Kosovar Cup round of 16 against Prishtina after coming on as a substitute at 85th minute in place of Elvedin Herić. Seven days after debut, he made his league debut in a 1–1 away draw against Fushë Kosova after coming on as a substitute at 73rd minute in place of Edi Baša.

Malisheva On 24 June 2024, Bunjaku joined Kosovo Superleague side Malisheva. His debut with Malisheva came seventeen days later in the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round against Budućnost Podgorica after coming on as a substitute at 79th minute in place of Ronald Sobowale. About a month after debut, Bunjaku scored his first goal for Malisheva in his third appearance for the club in a 1–1 home draw over Ferizaj in Kosovo Superleague.

AF Elbasani On 26 July 2025, Bunjaku joined Albanian Kategoria Superiore side AF Elbasani. AF Elbasani reportedly paid a €50,000 transfer fee.

International career Under-19 On 30 September 2021, Bunjaku was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for UEFA Euro 2022 qualifications. His debut with Kosovo U19 came six days later in the match against Norway U19 after being named in the starting line-up.

Under-21 and training with seniors On 16 March 2024, Bunjaku received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the UEFA Euro 2025 qualification match against Germany, and made his debut after being named in the starting line-up. On 9 January 2025, he received a call-up from Kosovo national senior team for a three-day training camp in Pristina.

Death On 7 June 2026, Bunjaku died following a traffic collision near Maxhunaj, Kosovo. Bunjaku, who was driving the vehicle, and two passengers were injured and transported for medical treatment. He died from his injuries at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo in Pristina, at age 22. An investigation into the circumstances of the collision was launched by the Regional Traffic Unit.

Honours Individual Kosovar Cup top scorer: 2024–25