Shefit Shefiti


Shefit Shefiti is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsimi in the Macedonian First League. Born in Macedonia, he represented Macedonia and Albania at youth international level.

Club career

Shkëndija

Shefiti was promoted to Shkëndija senior in the 2015–16 season, making his debut on 28 February 2016 as a late substitute in the 3–0 win at Bregalnica Štip.
In the 2017–18 season, Shefiti made 19 league appearances as Shkëndija won the championship for the second time in history. He also played in three cup matches as the tournament ended in conquest, meaning that the team has completed the domestic double.

Renova

In February 2020, Shefiti joined Renova of the Macedonian First Football League.

Prishtina

On September 2, 2022, he signed for Prishtina of the Kosovo Superleague. His official debut came in an away game against Drita on the 19 November 2022 where he also scored.

International career

Macedonia

Formerly an Macedonia youth international, Shefiti's career begun with the under-18 side, making his debut on 26 March 2016 as a late replacement for Darko Dodev in a 3–2 loss to Finland. After that, he went on to make several other appearances in friendlies.
Later in May 2016, Shefiti traveled with the under-19 squad under Jetron Nesimi in Cyprus to play in two friendly match versus the home national team. He was used only in the second match, playing as starter in the match which ended in a 1–1 draw.
Shefiti continued to be part of under-19, participating in the qualifying round of 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He played three matches, one as starter with Macedonia finishing last in Group 11.

Albania

On 29 May 2018, Shefiti received a call-up from Albania under-21 team manager Alban Bushi for the friendlies versus Belarus. He started the first match on 5 June, and scored from a tap-in in an eventual 3–2 win at Elbasan Arena.

Honours

;Shkëndija
;Prishtina