Johan Berisha
Johan Berisha (born 6 September 1979 in Yugoslavia) is a retired Swiss footballer of Albanian descent.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Johan Berisha | ||
| Date of birth | 6 September 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–99 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 12 | (0) |
| 1999–01 | FC Thun | 70 | (24) |
| 2001–05 | BSC Young Boys | 63 | (20) |
| 2005–07 | FC Aarau | 19 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| ?–2002 | Switzerland U-21 | 12 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 June 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 28 July 2006 | |||
Football career
Berisha stands at 6"2 and he uses this height to his advantage when challenging defenders in aerial battles and his strength means that he can hold the ball up to bring teammates into play, making him very useful when employed by his team as target man. However, ball control and accurate passing also means that he can also be useful in a slightly deeper attacking midfield role, where he is able to get possession of the ball more often and create chances for his teammates. A relatively poor-scoring record is compensated for his contribution to the team in other areas, most notably the number of assists that he provides.
Berisha has previously played for Neuchâtel Xamax, FC Thun, BSC Young Boys and FC Aarau in the Swiss Super League.[1]
References
- "Stats Centre: Johan Berisha Facts". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2009.