Bylbyl Sokoli
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| Member of Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 15 April 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 19 December 1958 Rahovec, FPR Yugoslavia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Political party | Vetëvendosje | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Pristina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bylbyl Sokoli (born 19 December 1957) is a Kosovar politician, football manager, former player and university professor.[1]
Managerial career
Sokoli began his managerial career in the late 1990s with Ramiz Sadiku and later Flamurtari and 2 Korriku. He has managed various clubs in Kosovo such as KF Prishtina, KF Liria, KF Ferizaj, and KF Drenica. Additionally, he has managed the Kosovo national team on two occasions.[2]
Achievements
As a manager, Sokoli has won:[1]
- Kosovo Superleague in 2001 and 2002 with KF Prishtina
- Kosovo Cup in 2000 with KF Prishtina and in 2006 with KF Liria
Coaching Style
Sokoli is known for his attacking style of football and expects high levels of effort and commitment from his players.[1]
Academic contributions
Sokoli graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education in Pristina in 1985 and completed his postgraduate studies, earning a doctorate in 2003. He obtained a UEFA coaching certificate in 2004 and a UEFA Pro Licence in 2006. Sokoli is also a lecturer of football at the Faculty of Sports Sciences at the University of Pristina.[3]
Honours and recognition
Sokoli has been named Coach of the Year three times. His career as both a player and a coach, along with his academic contributions, have had a notable impact on football in Kosovo.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Kraja, Mehmet, ed. (2018). "Fjalori Enciklopedik i Kosovës". Encyclopedic Dictionary of Kosova (in Albanian). Vol. 2. Pristina: Kosova Academy of Sciences and Arts. pp. 1515–1516. ISBN 9789951615846. OCLC 1080379844.
- ^ "Bylbyl Sokoli profile and stats | Sofascore". sofascore.com. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Universiteti i Prishtinës" [University of Prishtina]. staff.uni-pr.edu. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Kosovo - B. Sokoli - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
External links
- Bylbyl Sokoli profile at vetevendosje.org