Aldo Mitraj (born 12 January 1987) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a forward.[1]
Career
Early career
Mitraj begun his football career with Dinamo Tirana and is a product of the club's academy.[2]
Partizani Tirana
In July 2013, Mitraj went on a short trial with newly promoted top flight team Partizani Tirana,[3] which he successfully passed, signing a contract until the end of 2013–14 season.[4] He began the season on 31 August by playing as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 win at Kastrioti Krujë; it was also Partizani's first top flight match since May 2009.[5]
Apolonia Fier
On 1 February 2014, Mitraj joined Apolonia Fier on a deal until the end of the season with an option to renew for another one.[6] He made his debut six days later, entering as a second-half substitute in a league game against Shkumbini Peqin; in dying moments of the match, he was sent-off with a second yellow card. His sent-off, didn't affect the team, who won 1–0.[7] Mitraj's first goal for his new side came in his third appearance for the club on 1 March 2014, a 1–0 win over his future team Tomori Berat.[8] Mitraj was on the scoresheet again on 12 April, scoring another winner, this time against Pogradeci, to give Apolonia three valuable points in their bid to achieve promotion.[9] On 29 December 2014, Mitraj and Apolonia reached an agreement to terminate their cooperation.[10]
Laçi
On 6 January 2015, Mitraj completed a transfer to Laçi as a free agent.[11]
Sopoti Librazhd
On 26 August 2016, Mitraj joined Sopoti Librazhd on a one-year contract.[12] He made his club debut on 24 September in the opening league match home against Apolonia Fier, scoring his team only goal in a 2–1 defeat.[13] During the first part of the season he made 10 league appearances, in addition two cup matches, scoring four goals in the process, being the team's top goalscorer. In January 2017, he stated that he was close to return to Laçi, but Sopoti blocked the transfer.[14]
On 13 January 2018, Mitraj was announced as the new Tomori Berat player, returning there after five years and penning a contract running until the end of the season.[16]
Liria Prizren
On 13 August 2018, Mitraj flew off to Kosovo to pen a one-year contract with Liria Prizren.[17] His spell at Football Superleague of Kosovo side was short-lived, as he became a free agent on 8 January of the following year after the parties decided to end their cooperation by mutual consent.[18]
^Armand Halili (24 July 2013). "Partizani, firmosin Hyshmeri dhe Mitraj" [Partizani, Hyshmeri and Mitraj signs] (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
