Coach Daniel spent the majority of career playing in Albania where he enjoyed success with Dinamo Tirana, Teuta Durrës, Tirana, Besa Kavajë and Skënderbeu Korçë. Throughout his 20-year career, Xhafaj was known for his goal scoring ability and for being a deadly striker inside the zone. With 204 goals, he is the second top goal scorer in Albanian Superliga history.
Coach Daniel holds many prestigious coaching licenses including:
Education/Qualifications:
UEFA B License
UEFA Coaching Convention - Albania Football Association, August - October 2015
B.A., in Social and Education Sciences, University of Alexander Xhuvani, Albania, Graduated in June 2014
Profile
Professional Soccer Player
Professional Soccer Career started at the age of 18, and was signed as a center forward for the following national
Teams
Teuta Football Club, Albania June 2013- May 2015
Skenderbeu Football Club, Albania June 2012 - May 2013
Flamurtari Football Club, Albania June 2011 - May 2012
Tirana Football Club, Albania June 2008 - May 2011
Xamax Neuchatel Football Club, Switzerland June 2006 - May 2008
Teuta Professional Football Club, Albania June 2003 - May 2006
Dinamo Football Club, Albania June 1999 - May 2003
Flamurtari Football Club, Albania June 1995 - May 1999
Achievements
⦁ Awarded Two times winner of the National Golden Award for Best Football Player of the Year (2010 and 2012)
⦁ Played in 50 European Competitions of UEFA Champions League - Scored 8 goals in UEFA Champions League Competitions
⦁ Participated in the European and International Soccer Competitions as part of the Albania Football National Team.
⦁ Led the Albania National Team in victorious friendly matches against Real Madrid C.F. and A.C. Milan
Records
⦁ Held the title of Best Goal striker since the beginning of Albania National Football History - Scored 206 goals
⦁ Participated in various European and International Soccer Competitions as part of the Representative National Team