Redon Xhixha wins the "Golden Ball" for 2022, Megi Doçi takes it among women

"The best of 2022", brought out last night through a gala ceremony, organized by the Albanian Football Federation in TKOB, the best football players for the year we left behind. In fact, unlike other times, last night's ceremony had a special feeling because it was honored by the Minister of Sports Evis Kushi, etc., but Prime Minister Edi Rama was absent. Awards were given to the best players, coaches and referees. The best coach award went to Orges Shehi, who won against rivals Josa e Duro. 32-year-old Jujin Xhaja was chosen as the best referee. A special award was given to the women's team of Vllaznia, who wrote history by entering the group stage (16) of the Champions League.

Auntie, the best of Superiore

Redon Xhixha is declared the best footballer of 2022. In a gala ceremony organized in Tirana, the striker of Tirana, who left a few days ago for Karabagh in Azerbaijan, was voted by the captains and coaches of the teams as the best player and thus was awarded the "Golden Ball" of Superior for the year we left behind. The 24-year-old was one of the most important players in the formation of Tirana, contributing maximally with his goals in winning the championship title. In 2022, Xhixha scored 23 goals in the championship, cup and international matches, as much as Xhuljano Skuka, who ranked second from the votes received, while Mentor Mazrekaj of Laçi ranked third. From Azerbaijan, unable to be in Tirana, the 24-year-old expressed himself very happy for this prestigious award. "It is an extremely great emotion for me to have been awarded this award. I feel bad that I am not in the hall with you tonight to collect this award myself, but a few days ago I finalized my transfer to Qarabag and it is impossible for me to be there. I want to thank my family and the Tirana team where I became champion. I want to say that Albanian football is a good showcase to make an important step in your career in popular European teams. Have a nice evening everyone and have a good time", declared Xhixha. I want to say that Albanian football is a good showcase to make an important step in your career in popular European teams. Have a nice evening everyone and have a good time", declared Xhixha. I want to say that Albanian football is a good showcase to make an important step in your career in popular European teams. Have a nice evening everyone and have a good time", declared Xhixha.

Megi Doçi, "Golden Ball" in women's football

The footballer Megi Doçi received the "Golden Ball" for women, a well-deserved appreciation for what she did with Vllazina in the championship and the UEFA Champions League. "I feel excited, as it is special that the continuous work over the years is rewarded. A special thanks to the coaches and captains who voted for me for this award. Of course, a thank you to the teammates who excelled in the Champions League. There are many thanks and I don't want to leave without mentioning the president Armando Duka who has stayed close to this sport", said Doçi.

The best 11, Tirana and Partizani dominate

In the best 11 of the year, Tirana and Partizan players dominate, 4 each. Then Vllaznia with 2 and Laçi with 1, all deserved for what they gave on the field last year. Visar Bekaj was chosen as the best goalkeeper. In defense, Hakaj, Gurishta, Bitri and Najdovski were chosen. In midfield Masanga, Matodo and Rrapaj, Mazrekaj. Meanwhile, Skuka, Xixha and Seferi were chosen in the attack.