Marash Kumbulla

Marash Kumbulla (born 8 February 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Rayo Vallecano, on loan from club Roma. Born in Italy, he plays for the Albania national team.

Club career Kumbulla made his professional debut for Hellas Verona on 12 August 2018, starting in a 2–0 away loss to Catania in the Coppa Italia.

On 17 September 2020, Kumbulla joined Roma on loan with an obligation to buy. On 1 February 2024, he moved on loan to Sassuolo.

On 17 August 2024, Kumbulla was announced at La Liga side Espanyol on a one-year loan deal. Roughly one year later, he returned to Spain, and moved to fellow La Liga club Mallorca also in a one-year loan deal.

On 7 August 2026, Kumbulla remained in the Spanish top tier after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Rayo Vallecano.

International career Kumbulla made his senior debut for the Albania national team on 14 October 2019, in a 4–0 away win against Moldova in a Euro 2020 qualifier. He came on for Ardian Ismajli in the 89th minute.

Personal life Kumbulla was born in Peschiera del Garda, Italy to Albanian parents from Shkodër.

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Honours Roma UEFA Europa Conference League: 2021–22 UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2022–23