{{short description|Albanian footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Bruno Telushi | image = | full_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1990|11|14}} | birth_place = Vlorë, Albania | height = 1.81 m | position = Defensive midfielder | currentclub = Elbasani | clubnumber = 17 | youthyears1 = 2000–2007 | youthclubs1 = Flamurtari | years1 = 2007–2011 | clubs1 = Virtus Entella | caps1 = 20 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2011–2017 | clubs2 = Flamurtari | caps2 = 154 | goals2 = 18 | years3 = 2017 | clubs3 = Slaven Belupo | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2018–2020 | clubs4 = Partizani | caps4 = 69 | goals4 = 12 | years5 = 2020 | clubs5 = Kukësi | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2020–2021 | clubs6 = Neftçi | caps6 = 9 | goals6 = 0 | clubs7 = Egnatia | caps7 = 11 | years7 = 2021–2022 | goals7 = 2 | years8 = 2022–2023 | clubs8 = Partizani | caps8 = 26 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2023– | clubs9 = Elbasani | caps9 = 24 | goals9 = 2 | nationalyears1 = 2006–2007 | nationalteam1 = Albania U17 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2011–2012 | nationalteam2 = Albania U21 | nationalcaps2 = 4 | nationalgoals2 = 1 | club-update = 1 June 2024 | nationalteam-update = }}
'''Bruno Telushi''' (born 14 November 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for AF Elbasani.
Telushi began his career with his local club Flamurtari, making his debut in 2011 after spending four years in Italy at Virtus Entella. From 2014 to 2017 he served as the captain of Flamurtari, replacing Franc Veliu.<ref name="Telushi new captain">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/telushi-gradohet-kapiten-i-vlonjateve/|title=Telushi gradohet kapiten i vlonjatëve|trans-title=Telushi graduated captain of Flamurtari|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=11 November 2014|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref> In 2017, he moved aboard for the first time, joining Croatia's Slaven Belupo.<ref name="New adventure"/> After a short spell, he returned in Albanian by joining Partizani Tirana, whom he won the Albanian Superliga title in the 2018–19 season.<ref name="Champions"/> In August 2020, he joined Kukësi as a free agent.<ref name="Kukësi"/>
A former youth international, Telushi first represented the under-17 squad and then the under-21, and is yet to make his senior debut, despite receiving a call-up in November 2012.<ref name="First call-up"/>
==Club career== ===Flamurtari=== Telushi was born in Vlorë. He returned to his hometown club Flamurtari in 2011 and was immediately introduced into the first team, although he was an unused substitute in three of the club's Europa League games at the start of the season. He made his Flamurtari and Albanian Superliga debut on 11 September 2011 against newly promoted side Kamza in a 2–1 win, with Telushi playing the full 90 minutes of the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/09/11/albania/super-league/ks-flamurtari-vlore/ks-dajti-kamze/1212405/|title=Flamurtari vs. Kamza 2 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=11 September 2011|accessdate=14 October 2011}}</ref> Flamurtari finished the season in the fourth place, and since Tirana was the Albanian Cup winner, Flamurtari gained the right to qualify in the Europa League for the next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/albania/super-league/2011-2012/regular-season/r15170/|title=Summary – Superliga – Albania – Results, fixtures, tables and news|publisher=Soccerway|date=18 March 2016|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref>
Telushi made his European debut on 5 July 2012 in the first leg of 2012–13 UEFA Europa League's first qualifying round against the Hungarian side Honvéd at home, playing full-90 minutes in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/humb-flamurtari-honvedi-i-shuan-endrren-%E2%80%9Ceto%E2%80%99o%E2%80%9D/|title=Humb Flamurtarin, Honvedi i shuan ëndërrën Eto'o|trans-title=Flamurtari losses, Honvéd quenches Eto'o's dream|publisher=Panorama.al|language=Albanian|author=Leonard Karaj|date=6 July 2012|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref> He ended his European campaign by playing 73 minutes in the returning leg at Bozsik Stadion, as Flamurtari was eliminated with the aggregate 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/humb-flamurtari-honvedi-i-shuan-endrren-%E2%80%9Ceto%E2%80%99o%E2%80%9D/|title=Flamurtari humb edhe në Hungari, shuhet ëndërra Eto'o|trans-title=Flamurtari losses even in Hungary, Eto'o's dream is extinguished|publisher=Panorama.al|language=Albanian|author=Leonard Karaj|date=13 July 2012|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref>
On 10 November 2013, Telushi scored his first career brace in the 11th matchday of Albanian Superliga against Lushnja; he scored the first two goals of his team before being replaced by Orjand Beqiri in the 83rd minute, as Flamurtari won 4–3 thanks to a Lorenc Shehaj strike in the very last seconds of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shqiperia.com/Flamurtari-Lushnja-rekord-Tre-gola-ne-3-minutat-e-fundit.22772/|title=Flamurtari-Lushnja rekord Tre gola ne 3 minutat e fundit|trans-title=Flamurtari-Lushnja record, three goals in last 3 minutes|publisher=Shqipëria.com|language=Albanian|date=13 November 2013|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/10/17/albania/super-league/kf-tirana/ks-flamurtari-vlore/2074014/|title=Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Lushnja 4 – 3|publisher=Soccerway|date=10 November 2013|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref> On 11 November 2014, Telushi was named the new captain of Flamurtari thanks to his solid performances, taking the duty over Franc Veliu.<ref name="Telushi new captain"/>
On 17 October 2015, Telushi played his 100th league match during the 1–1 away draw against Tirana, playing full-90 minutes at Qemal Stafa Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/10/17/albania/super-league/kf-tirana/ks-flamurtari-vlore/2074014/|title=Tirana vs. Flamurtari Vlorë 1 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=17 October 2015|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> On 7 November 2015, during the league match against Teuta at Niko Dovana Stadium, Telushi was red-carded in 81st minute after punching Teuta's defender Silvester Shkalla. Flamurtari lost the match 3–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/teuta-gjunjezon-flamurtarin-mes-tensionit-super-artur-magani-shenon-dopiete/|title=Teuta gjunjëzon Flamurtarin mes tensionit, super Artur Magani, shënon-dopietë|trans-title=Teuta knees Flamurtari between tension, super Artur Magani, scores a brace|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=7 November 2015|accessdate=12 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/11/07/albania/super-league/ks-teuta-durres/ks-flamurtari-vlore/2074028/|title=Teuta Durrës vs. Flamurtari Vlorë|publisher=Soccerway|date=7 November 2015|accessdate=12 November 2015}}</ref> Four days later, he was later suspended for 5 matches for his behaviour by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fshf.org/index.php/sq/vendimet/disiplina/3127-vendimi-i-komisionit-te-disiplines-se-fshf-date-11-11-2015|title=Vendimi i Komisionit te Disiplines se FSHF date 11.11.2015|trans-title=Decision of Disciplinary Committee of AFA date 11 November 2015|publisher=FSHF.org|language=Albanian|date=11 November 2015|accessdate=12 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115011929/http://fshf.org/index.php/sq/vendimet/disiplina/3127-vendimi-i-komisionit-te-disiplines-se-fshf-date-11-11-2015|archive-date=15 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 17 February of the following year, in the match valid for the returning leg of 2015–16 Albanian Cup quarter-final, Telushi scored the opener against Tirana in the 16th minute in an eventual 2–1 away win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/video-flamurtari-permbys-tiranen-vlonjatet-fitojne-mes-tensionit/|title=VIDEO/ Flamurtari përmbys Tiranën, vlonjatët fitojnë mes tensionit|trans-title=VIDEO/ Flamurtari overturns Tirana, wins between tension|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=17 February 2016|accessdate=24 February 2016}}</ref> Flamurtari, despite losing 1–0 in the first leg at home,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/video-tirana-fiton-ne-vlore-ndaj-flamurtarit-vendos-goli-i-malajt/|title=VIDEO/ Tirana fiton në Vlorë me Flamurtarin, vendos goli i Malajt|trans-title=Tirana wins in Vlora with Flamurtari, Malaj's goal decides|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=24 January 2016|accessdate=24 January 2016}}</ref> progressed to the semi-final thanks to away goal rule.
During the 2016–17 season, Telushi played 32 league matches, scoring four times in the process, as the team avoided relegation by just one point.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.al/flamurtari-qendron-ne-superiore/|title=Flamurtari qëndron në Superiore|trans-title=Flamurtari stays in Superliga|publisher=Super Sport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Andi Deçka|date=27 May 2017|accessdate=1 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531170123/http://www.supersport.al/flamurtari-qendron-ne-superiore/|archive-date=31 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He also contributed with 5 matches in Albanian Cup, scoring three times, including a brace in the first round against Iliria,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/05/albania/cup/ks-flamurtari-vlore/ks-iliria-fushe-kruje/2360406/|title=Flamurtari Vlorë vs. Iliria Fushë-Krujë 6 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=4 October 2016|accessdate=14 June 2017}}</ref> as Flamurtari was eliminated in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balkanweb.com/site/kupa-e-shqiperise-beselidhja-eleminon-edhe-flamurtarin-per-skenderbeun-nuk-ka-kompromis/|title=Kupa e Shqipërise/ Besëlidhja eleminon edhe Flamurtarin, për Skënderbeun nuk ka kompromis|trans-title=Albanian Cup/ Besëlidhja eliminated even Flamurtari, for Skënderbeu there is no compromis|publisher=BalkanWeb.com|language=Albanian|date=15 February 2017|accessdate=14 June 2017}}</ref>
===Slaven Belupo=== On 10 June 2017, it was reported that Telushi left Flamurtari to pursue a career outside of Albania, asking the club to be released, which was granted.<ref name="Telushi leaves Flamurtari">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/ekskluzive-telushi-largohet-nga-flamurtari-pas-6-vitesh-te-henen-firmos-ne-kroaci/|title=Ekskluzive / Telushi largohet nga Flamurtari pas 6 vitesh, të hënën firmos në Kroaci|trans-title=Exclusive / Telushi leaves Flamurtari after 6 years, on monday signs in Croatia|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=10 June 2017|accessdate=14 June 2017}}</ref> On 13 June 2017, Telushi joined Slaven Belupo of Prva HNL as a free transfer.<ref name="New adventure">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/prezantohet-bruno-telushi-jam-i-kenaqur-qe-do-te-provoj-nje-aventure-te-re-jashte-vendit/|title=Prezantohet Bruno Telushi: Jam i kënaqur që do të provoj një aventurë të re jashtë vendit|trans-title=Bruno Telushi presented: I'm happy to try a new adventure outside the country|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=15 February 2017|accessdate=14 June 2017}}</ref> He was presented the same day where he penned a two-year contract with an option of a further one.<ref name="New adventure"/> After his three first appearances with the club he was selected as the player of the week of Prva HNL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/telushi-me-pejicin-shok-skuadre-do-ta-kem-me-te-lehte-veliu-duhet-te-jete-kapiten-i-flamurtarit/|title=Telushi: Me Pejiçin shok skuadre do ta kem më të lehtë, Veliu duhet të jetë kapiten i Flamurtarit|trans-title=Telushi: With Pejić as teammate I'll have it more easy, Veliu should be Flamurtari's captain|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Ermal Sika|date=5 August 2017|accessdate=5 August 2017}}</ref> After an initial good start, Telushi lost his place in the starting lineup before leaving the club in December 2017. He made 9 appearances, including 8 in league, as the last match he played was on 16 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/09/16/croatia/1-hnl/nk-slaven-koprivnica/nk-osijek/2489171/|title=Slaven Koprivnica vs. Osijek 1 – 1|publisher=Soccerway|date=16 September 2017|accessdate=16 September 2017}}</ref>
===Partizani=== On 12 December 2017, Telushi begun training with Partizani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportekspres.com/telushi-nuk-pret-nis-stervitjen-me-partizanin/|title=Telushi nuk pret, nis stërvitjen me Partizanin|trans-title=Telushi doesn't wait, starts training with Partizani|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=12 December 2017|accessdate=15 December 2017}}</ref> Three days later, he completed a transfer with the capital club by signing a two-and-a-half contract, receiving his favourite squad number 17 in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-goditja-e-pare-ne-merkato-partizani-prezanton-bruno-telushin/|title=Zyrtare/ Goditja e parë në merkato, Partizani prezanton Bruno Telushin|trans-title=Official/ The first hit in transfer market, Partizani presents Bruno Telushi|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=15 December 2017|accessdate=15 December 2017}}</ref> He made his first Partizani appearance on 26 January by playing the entirely of the match against his former side Flamurtari, as Partizani was defeated in the very last seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://supersport.al/pacult-e-nis-mbare-flamurtari-fiton-in-extremis-dhe-i-afrohet-kreut/|title=Pacult e nis mbarë, Flamurtari fiton në fund dhe i afrohet kreut|trans-title=Pacult starts well, Flamurtari wins at the end and approaches the lead|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Erjon Halili|date=26 January 2018|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref>
Telushi begun the new domestic season on 17 August by playing full-90 minutes in the opening league match of season, a 1–0 loss to Skënderbeu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-konfirmohet-kampion-shehi-debuton-me-fitore/|title=Skënderbeu e nis si kampion, Shehi debuton me fitore|trans-title=Skënderbeu starts like champion, Shehi debutes with a win|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Sotir Kora|date=17 August 2018|accessdate=17 August 2018}}</ref> In the second week eight days later, he scored in the match against Kamza, firing a direct free-kick which gave the team the first win of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportekspres.com/plaku-fal-telushi-jo-partizani-rremben-fitoren-e-pare-sezonale/|title=Plaku fal, Telushi jo, Partizani rrëmben fitoren e parë sezonale|trans-title=Plaku tolerates, Telushi not, Partizani grabs the first seasonal win|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=25 August 2018|accessdate=25 August 2018}}</ref> In the 2018–19 Albanian Superliga season, Telushi was one of the main protagonists in Skënder Gega, which won the championship for Partizani for the first time in 26 years;<ref name="Champions">{{cite web|url=https://top-channel.tv/2019/05/12/partizani-shpallet-kampion-i-shqiperise-pas-26-vitesh/|title=Partizani shpallet kampion i Shqipërisë pas 26 vitesh (Foto)|trans-title=Partizani named champions of Albania after 26 years (Photo)|publisher=Top-Channel.tv|language=sq|date=12 May 2019|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref> he scored 7 goals, setting a new personal best. During that season, he also earned the nickname "Ushtar Telushi" ("Soldier Telushi" in English) for his work-rate.<ref name="Leader">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/modesti-telushi-une-lider-te-partizani-statusi-im-eshte-ushtar-i-kuq/|title=Modesti Telushi: Unë lider te Partizani? Statusi im është "ushtar i kuq"|trans-title=The modest Telushi: "I leader at Partizani? My status is "red soldier"|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=6 October 2018|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eperditshme.al/lajm/1245538/partizani-gjeneral-gega-ushtar-telushi-titulli-me-prane-se-kurre|title=Partizani, "gjeneral" Gega, "ushtar" Telushi, titulli më pranë se kurrë|trans-title=Partizani the "general" Gega, "soldier" Telushi, the title is closest than ever|website=eperditshme.al|language=sq|date=11 February 2019|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://demo.telesport.al/partizani-mund-te-buzeqeshe-lajm-i-mire-nga-ushtar-telushi/|title=Partizani mund të buzëqeshë, lajm i mirë nga "ushtar" Telushi|trans-title=Partizani can smile, good news from "soldier" Telushi|publisher=Telesport.al|language=sq|date=8 April 2019|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref>
On 12 February 2020, Telushi scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–1 win over Besëlidhja Lezhë in the Albanian Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/12/albania/cup/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-beselidhja-lezhe/3177290/|title=Partizani Tirana vs. Besëlidhja Lezhë 3 – 1|publisher=Socceray|date=12 February 2020|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref>
On 10 August 2020, Partizani announced to have parted ways with Telushi, thus ending the player's two-and-a-half tenure at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.partizani.al/sq/faleminderit-bruno-telushi/|title=Faleminderit Bruno Telushi|trans-title=Thank You Bruno Telushi|website=partizani.al|publisher=FK Partizani|language=sq|date=10 August 2020|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref> According to the media, Partizani offered him the renewal but with a significant wage decrease, which Telushi refused.<ref name="Wage">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/ekskluzive-te-partizani-i-ulen-rrogen-por-ja-sa-do-te-perfitoje-telushi-me-kukesin/|title=EKSKLUZIVE/ Te Partizani i ulën rrogën, zbulohet sa do të përfitojë Telushi me Kukësin|trans-title=Exclusive/ They lowered the wage at Partizani, it is unveiled how much is Telushi going to profit with Kukësi|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=13 August 2020|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref>
===Kukësi=== On 12 August 2020, Kukësi announced they had signed Telushi on a dead run until 2022.<ref name="Kukësi">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/lajmi-i-fundit-kukesi-nuk-humbet-kohe-zyrtarizon-bruno-telushin/|title=Kukësi nuk humbet kohë, zyrtarizon Bruno Telushin|trans-title=Kukësi doesn't waste time, announces Bruno Telushi|publisher=Gazeta Panorama|language=sq|date=12 August 2020|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref> It was reported that he will earn €6,000 per month.<ref name="Wage"/>
===Neftçi=== On 15 October 2020, Telushi signed a contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Neftçi PFK until the end of the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web |title="Neftçi"dən növbəti transfer|url=http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/3544/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017174247/http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/3544 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=17 October 2020 |website=neftchipfk.com/ |publisher=Neftçi PFK |language=Azerbaijani |date=15 October 2020}}</ref> Telushi left Neftçi in June 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bruno Teluşiyə uğurlar arzulayırıq |url=https://neftchi.az/az/news/neftchi-news-2021-06-05-183113 |website=neftchi.az/ |publisher=Neftçi PFK |access-date=15 June 2021 |language=Azerbaijani |date=5 June 2021}}</ref>
==International career== ===Youth=== In October 2006, Telushi was called to play for the Albania U17 side in the qualifying round of UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He made his competitive debut with the team on 15 October in a 4–1 away loss to Finland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=108484/profile/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114085345/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=108484/profile/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 November 2012|title=Bruno Telushi|publisher=UEFA|date=31 March 2016|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref>
Telushi made his debut with Albania U21 side on 6 September 2011 during match against Moldova for the qualifiers of the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.<ref name="UEFA">{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/news/0257-0deb3e1b12ca-7157d3603d84-1000--albania-twice-come-from-behind-to-beat-moldova/|title=Albania twice come from behind to beat Moldova|publisher=UEFA|date=6 September 2011|access-date=31 March 2016}}</ref> He appeared as a 33rd-minute substitute for the injured striker Armando Pasha and later scored the fourth goal of the match on the 79th minute in an eventual 4–3 home win.<ref name="UEFA"/> Telushi made his first start in his fourth appearance later on 14 November 2011 in a 2–2 home draw against Portugal, playing for 80 minutes before being replaced by Vasil Shkurtaj.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/news/0257-0deb47bd1386-a22853f7c11d-1000--sadiku-double-pegs-back-portugal/|title=Sadiku double pegs back Portugal|publisher=UEFA|date=14 November 2011|access-date=31 March 2016}}</ref> Albania finished the qualifiers in the last position in Group 6 with one win, two draws and five defeats, collecting only five points.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2013/standings/round=2000192/group=2001189/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817020435/http://www1.uefa.com/under21/season=2013/standings/round=2000192/group=2001189/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 August 2011|title=Qualifying round Group 6|publisher=UEFA|date=21 November 2011|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/history/teams/200002--albania/|title=Matches of Albania Under-21|publisher=UEFA|date=21 November 2011|access-date=31 March 2016}}</ref>
===Senior=== On 11 November 2012, Telushi was called up to the Albania national football team for the first time by the coach Gianni De Biasi ahead of a friendly against the Cameroon.<ref name="First call-up">{{cite web|url=http://www.lajmesport.com/2012/11/gati-lista-anti-kamerun/|title=Gati lista anti Kamerun|trans-title=The anti-Cameroon list is ready|publisher=Lajme Sport|language=Albanian|author=Dalip Senka|date=11 November 2012|accessdate=31 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624111158/http://www.lajmesport.com/2012/11/gati-lista-anti-kamerun/|archive-date=24 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was an unused substitute in the match which finished in a goalless draw at Stade de Genève.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shqiperia.com/Shqiperia-barazim-pa-gola-me-Kamerunin-.19031/|title=Shqipëria barazim pa gola me Kamerunin|trans-title=Albania a goalless draw with Cameroon|publisher=Shqipëria.com|language=Albanian|date=15 November 2012|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref>
==Style of play== Telushi mainly operates as a central midfielder, but he can play in different positions in midfield. He is a very energetic player who also possesses an eye for goal due to his accurate striking ability from distance.<ref name="Bruno Telushi"/> He is also known for scoring from free kicks and penalties.<ref name="Leader"/> Telushi has cited his role model the former English midfielder Steven Gerrard.<ref name="Bruno Telushi">{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/rrefehet-telushi-me-frymezon-stiven-zherard-ne-vere-me-kerkoi-kukesi-e-vllaznia/|title=Bruno Telushi: Më frymëzon Stiven Zherard. Në verë më kërkoi Kukësi, por dhe Vllaznia|trans-title=Bruno Telushi: Steven Gerrard inspires me. Kukësi wanted me in summer, Vllaznia too|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Ermal Sika|date=18 November 2013|accessdate=18 March 2016}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|29 July 2020}}<ref name="Soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/bruno-telushi/142075/|title=Albania – B. Telushi – Profile with news, career statistics and history|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=142075|title=Stats and profile|publisher=Scoresway|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</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"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="7"|Flamurtari |2011–12 |rowspan="6"|Albanian Superliga |19||1||12||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||31||1 |- |2012–13 |23||0||8||0||2<ref group="lower-alpha" name="UEL">All appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||33||0 |- |2013–14 |21||3||4||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||4 |- |2014–15 |31||4||2||0||4<ref group="lower-alpha" name="UEL"/>||0||1<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ALB">Appearance in Albanian Supercup</ref>||0||38||4 |- |2015–16 |28||6||6||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||7 |- |2016–17 |32||4||5||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||37||7 |- !colspan="2"|Total !154!!18!!37!!5!!6!!0!!1!!0!!198!!23 |- |rowspan="1"|Slaven Belupo |2017–18 |rowspan="1"|Prva HNL |8||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||0 |- |rowspan="4"|Partizani |2017–18 |rowspan="3"|Albanian Superliga |10||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||11||0 |- |2018–19 |26||7||1||1||2<ref group="lower-alpha" name="UEL"/>||0||colspan="2"|—||29||8 |- |2019–20 |33||5||3||4||4<ref group="lower-alpha">Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League</ref>||0||1<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ALB"/>||0||41||9 |- !colspan="2"|Total !69!!12!!5!!5!!6!!0!!1!!0!!81!!17 |- |rowspan="1"|Kukësi |2020–21 |rowspan="1"|Albanian Superliga |0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !231!!30!!43!!10!!12!!0!!2!!0!!288!!40 |} {{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
==Honours== '''Virtus Entella''' * Eccellenza: 2007–08
'''Flamurtari'''<ref name="Soccerway"/> * Albanian Cup: 2013–14
'''Partizani'''<ref name="Soccerway"/> * Albanian Superliga: 2018–19 * Albanian Supercup: 2019
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{FSHF player|215234}} * {{UEFA player|108484}}
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{succession box|title=Flamurtari Vlorë captain|before=Franc Veliu|after=Franc Veliu|years=2014–2017}} {{s-end}} {{Flamurtari Vlorë squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Telushi, Bruno}} Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Vlorë Category:Albanian men's footballers Category:Albania men's under-21 international footballers Category:Albania men's youth international footballers Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Virtus Entella players Category:Flamurtari FC players Category:NK Slaven Belupo players Category:FK Partizani Tirana players Category:FK Kukësi players Category:Neftçi PFK players Category:Kategoria Superiore players Category:Croatian Football League players Category:Azerbaijan Premier League players Category:Albanian expatriate men's footballers Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Croatia Category:Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Italy Category:Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Azerbaijan Category:21st-century Albanian sportsmen