{{Short description|Kosovo Albanian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Besar Musolli |image = 20160714 EL Austria vs Kukesi 1619 (cropped).jpg |upright = 1.1 |caption = Musolli with Kukësi in 2016 |full_name = <!-- If different--> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|2|28|df=y}} |birth_place = Podujevë, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |height = 1.84 m |position = Defensive midfielder |currentclub = Llapi |clubnumber = 23 |youthyears1 = 2005–2009 |youthclubs1 = Prishtina |years1 = 2009–2012 |clubs1 = Hysi |caps1 = 66 |goals1 = 5 |years2 = 2012–2020 |clubs2 = Kukësi |caps2 = 194 |goals2 = 2 |years3 = 2020–2023 |clubs3 = Gjilani |caps3 = 91 |goals3 = 2 |years4 = 2023– |clubs4 = Llapi |caps4 = 63 |goals4 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2017 |nationalteam1 = Kosovo |nationalcaps1 = 1 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 19 February 2026 |nationalteam-update = 6 October 2017 }}
'''Besar Musolli''' (born 28 February 1989) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kosovan club Llapi<!-- and the Kosovo national team -->.
==Club career== ===Youth career and Hysi=== In 2005, Musolli began his career in the youth teams of Prishtina, when he was only 16 years old.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} In 2009, Musolli starts the career as a professional player to Football Superleague of Kosovo side Hysi, where he played for three years.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}
===Kukësi=== thumb|right|218px|Musolli (up, third from the right), lining up with Kukësi in July 2016. On 1 July 2012, Musolli completed a transfer to Kategoria Superiore side Kukësi. He made his debut later on 25 August in the club's first ever top flight match against Luftëtari Gjirokastër which ended in a goalless draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/shqiperi/superliga/6547-kategoria-superiore-luftetari-mace-e-zeze-per-kukesin.html|title=Kategoria Superiore/ Luftetari "mace e zeze" per Kukesin|trans-title=Kategoria Superiore/ Luftëtari a “black cat” for Kukesin|publisher=Albania Soccer|language=Albanian|date=27 August 2012|accessdate=20 December 2017}}</ref>
On 22 May 2016, Musolli played in his second Albanian Cup final match against Laçi and scored the last penalty in the subsequent shoot-out win which secured Kukësi's first ever Albanian Cup trophy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top-channel.tv/2016/05/22/kukesi-fiton-kupen-e-shqiperise/|title=Kukësi fiton Kupën e Shqipërisë|trans-title=Kukësi wins Albanian Cup|publisher=Top-Channel.tv|language=Albanian|date=22 May 2016|accessdate=25 December 2017}}</ref>
On 4 August 2016, he agreed a contract extension, signing until June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.al/shameti-dhe-musolli-rinovojnw-me-kukwsin/|title=Shameti dhe Musolli rinovojnë me Kukësin|trans-title=Shameti and Musolli renews with Kukësi|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Adi Metaliu|date=4 August 2016|accessdate=5 June 2017|archive-date=7 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007021641/http://www.supersport.al/shameti-dhe-musolli-rinovojnw-me-kukwsin/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 3 January 2018, following the retirement of veteran Rrahman Hallaçi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/hallaci-zyrtarizon-terheqjen-nga-futbolli-tashme-i-kushtohet-karrieres-se-re/|title=Hallaçi zyrtarizon tërheqjen nga futbolli, tashmë i kushtohet karrierës së re|trans-title=Hallaçi officially retires from football, and now is dedicated to a new career|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=8 January 2018|accessdate=9 January 2018}}</ref> Musolli was named vice-captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/hallaci-dorezon-shiritin-per-te-qene-zv-trajner-nexhipi-drejtor-profili-qe-doja/|title=Hallaçi dorëzon shiritin për të qenë zv.trajner, Nexhipi drejtor: Profili që doja…|trans-title=Hallaçi hands over the ribbon to be an assistant coach, Nexhipi the director: Profile that I would like…|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=3 January 2017|accessdate=3 January 2017}}</ref> He made his 150th Kategoria Superiore appearance later on 14 March in the 2–1 away loss to Luftëtari Gjirokastër in the league matchday 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/musolli-zoteria-200-ja-6-sezonet-si-kuksian/|title=Musolli, "zotëria 200": Ja 6 sezonet si "kuksian"|trans-title=Musolli, “mister 200”: Here are his 6 seasons as “kuksian”|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=3 January 2017|accessdate=3 January 2017}}</ref> Five days later, Musolli scored his first-ever league goal for the club in his 200th appearance in all competitions, netting a tap-in in a 2–0 home win over Vllaznia Shkodër.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/kukesi-thyen-vllaznine-arbitri-denon-shkodranet/|title=Kukësi thyen Vllazninë, arbitri dënon shkodranët|trans-title=Kukësi breaks Vllaznia, the referee punishes Shkodra|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=19 March 2018|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref> In the post-match interview, when asked about this achievement, Musolli stated: I want to be Francesco Totti of Kukësi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telesport.al/musolli-200-ndeshje-dua-te-behem-totti-i-kukesit/|title=Musolli: 200 ndeshje? Dua të bëhem "Totti i Kukësit"|trans-title=Musolli: 200 matches? I want to be “Totti of Kukësi”|publisher=Telesport.al|language=Albanian|author=Alfred Lleshi|date=19 March 2018|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref>
On 1 August 2018, Musolli played in the 3–0 loss to Qarabağ in the second leg of 2018–19 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2024639--qarabag-vs-kukes/|title=Qarabağ 3-0 Kukësi|publisher=UEFA|date=1 August 2018|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref> By doing so, he reached 215 appearances for the club, equaling Rrahman Hallaçi as the player with most appearances for the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/musolli-takim-me-historine-ne-baku-thyen-dy-rekorde/|title=Musolli takim me historinë, në Baku thyen dy rekorde|trans-title=Musolli meeting with history, in Baku breaks two records|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=28 July 2018|accessdate=15 August 2018}}</ref> He broke the record in the next match against Torpedo Kutaisi in the first leg of 2018–19 UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2025362--torpedo-kutaisi-vs-kukes/|title=Torpedo Kutaisi 5-2 Kukësi|publisher=UEFA|date=9 August 2018|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>
Musolli suffered a major injury on 15 September during the league match against Teuta Durrës and was replaced at half time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/lajm-i-keq-per-kuksianet-musolli-humbet-me-shume-se-gjysmen-e-sezonit/|title=Lajm i keq për kuksianët, Musolli humbet më shumë se gjysmën e sezonit|trans-title=Bad news for Kukësi, Musolli will miss more than half of the season|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=21 September 2018|accessdate=24 September 2018}}</ref> Following the examination, it was confirmed that Musolli has whacked the ligament of his right knee and will remain sidelined for the next six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/te-gjithe-ne-mbeshtetje-te-musollit-dedikime-speciale/|title=Të gjithë në mbështetje të Musollit, dedikime speciale|trans-title=All in support of Musolli, special dedications|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=21 September 2018|accessdate=24 September 2018}}</ref>
==International career== On 5 June 2017, Musolli received his first call-up from Kosovo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Turkey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ffk-kosova.com/federata/?p=20021|title=Bunjaku publikoi listën e futbollistëve për ndeshjen me Turqinë|trans-title=Bunaku publishes the footballers list for the match with Turkey|publisher=Football Federation of Kosovo|language=Albanian|date=5 June 2017|accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/gladiatori-musolli-ftese-nga-perfaqesuesja-e-kosoves/|title="Gladiatori" Musolli, ftesë nga Përfaqësuesja e Kosovës|trans-title="Gladiator" Musolli, an invitation from Kosovo representation|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=5 June 2017|accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> His debut occurred later on 6 October where he started in another qualifying match against Ukraine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/06/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/kosovo/ukraine/2253311/|title=Kosovo vs. Ukraine 0 – 2|publisher=Soccerway|date=6 October 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>
==Personal life== In July 2013, he along with Yll Hoxha were provided with Albanian passport.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://borozani.com/artikulli/kosovaret-me-pasaporta-shqiptare/kategoria-superiore|title=Yll Hoxha dhe Besar Musolli paisen me pasaporta shqiptare|trans-title=Yll Hoxha and Besar Musolli are equipped with Albanian passports|publisher=Borozani.com|language=Albanian|date=31 July 2013|accessdate=31 July 2013|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325151826/http://borozani.com/artikulli/kosovaret-me-pasaporta-shqiptare/kategoria-superiore|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|9 August 2018}}<ref name="Soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/besar-musolli/253725/|title=Kosovo - B. Musolli - Profile with news, career statistics and history|website=Soccerway|accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="8"|Kukësi |2012–13 |rowspan="7"|Kategoria Superiore |21||0||8||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||29||0 |- |2013–14 |14||0||4||0||4{{efn|name=UEL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League}}||0||colspan="2"|—||22||0 |- |2014–15 |26||0||4||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||32||0 |- |2015–16 |34||0||9||2||4{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||37||2 |- |2016–17 |33||0||1||0||4{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||1{{efn|name=ALB|Appearance in Albanian Supercup}}||0||39||0 |- |2017–18 |32||1||7||0||2{{efn|name=UCL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League}}||0||1{{efn|name=ALB}}||0||42||1 |- |2018–19 |4||0||1||0||5{{efn|Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, one in UEFA Europa League}}||0||colspan="2"|—||10||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !164!!1!!34!!2!!21!!0!!2!!0!!221!!3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !164!!1!!34!!2!!21!!0!!2!!0!!221!!3 |} {{notelist}}
===International=== {{updated|6 October 2017|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=29970|title=Besar Musolli|publisher=EU-Football.info|date=6 October 2017}}</ref>}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="2"|Kosovo |- |2017||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!1!!0 |}
==Honours== '''Kukësi'''<ref name="Soccerway"/> *Albanian Cup: 2015–16 *Albanian Supercup: 2016 *Albanian Superliga: 2016–17
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{NFT player|69086}} *{{FSHF player|236661}} *{{UEFA player|250059698}}
{{KF Llapi squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Musolli, Bledar}} Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Podujevë Category:Footballers from the District of Pristina Category:Kosovan men's footballers Category:Kosovo men's international footballers Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:KF Hysi players Category:SC Gjilani players Category:FK Kukësi players Category:KF Llapi players Category:Football Superleague of Kosovo players Category:Kategoria Superiore players Category:Kosovan expatriate men's footballers Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Albania Category:Kosovan expatriate sportspeople in Albania