About Zihni Gjinali
Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 79). Zihni Gjinali was an Albanian association football player and association football coach.
Zihni Gjinali (5 May 1926 – 19 July 2005) was an Albanian footballer who played his professional career for Besa, Dinamo Tirana and Partizani Tirana football clubs. He was the captain and head coach of the Dinamo Dynasty of the 1950s. Gjinali was also a successful forward with the Albania national football team.
International career He made his debut for Albania in a May 1948 Balkan Cup match against Hungary and earned a total of 12 caps, scoring 3 goals. His final international was a December 1952 friendly match against Czechoslovakia.
Managerial career During his spell at Dinamo, Gjinali acted as player coach. He later worked at Apolonia and Besa and was coach of Traktori Lushnja for several years.
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Who was Zihni Gjinali?
Albanian footballer (1926-2005)
When was Zihni Gjinali born?
Zihni Gjinali was born on 5 May 1926 in Albania.
When did Zihni Gjinali die?
Zihni Gjinali died on 19 July 2005.
What was Zihni Gjinali's occupation?
Zihni Gjinali was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Zihni Gjinali?
Zihni Gjinali was Albanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zihni Gjinali. https://biography.guide/zihni-gjinali/
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