Age, Biography and Wiki
Burim Kukeli (Burim Nue Kukeli) was born on 16 January, 1984 in Djakovica, SFR Yugoslavia, is an Albanian footballer (born 1984). Discover Burim Kukeli's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
Burim Nue Kukeli |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
16 January, 1984 |
| Birthday |
16 January |
| Birthplace |
Djakovica, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality |
SFR Yugoslavia
|
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 40 years old group.
Burim Kukeli Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Burim Kukeli height is 1.80 m and Weight 72 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.80 m |
| Weight |
72 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Burim Kukeli Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Burim Kukeli worth at the age of 40 years old? Burim Kukeli’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from SFR Yugoslavia. We have estimated Burim Kukeli's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Burim Kukeli Social Network
Timeline
Burim Nue Kukeli (born 16 January 1984) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
He is assistant coach of Grasshopper Club Zürich.
A Zofingen product, Kukeli started his professional career in the 2004–05 season where he played 24 matches before earning a transfer to Schötz where he played in the next two seasons.
With Zofingen he played 21 matches and scored 4 goals during the 2004–05 season of the Swiss 3rd league.
He also managed to play a full 90-minutes match, valid for the Swiss Cup against Schaffhausen, finished in the 1–5 loss.
Kukeli moved to FC Schötz during the 2005 summer transfers window.
In the 2005–06 season of the 1. Liga Promotion (Swiss 3rd league) he played in total 11 matches, all as a starter and in only 1 substituted off, also he scored 4 goals while Schötz were relegated to the 1. Liga Classic, Swiss 4th league, for the next season.
Kukeli missed out the entire 2006–07 season of 1.
Liga Classic due to a long injury.
Schötz were promoted again in the 1.
During the 2007–08 season first half Kukeli made it 14 Appearances and scored 2 goals.
He played 1 match in the Swiss cup against Mendrisio, which finished in the 3–1 loss, where Kukeli himself played a full 90-minutes match.
He made his first Swiss Super League debut at the age of 23 and finished second part of 2007–08 season with 10 appearances.
In 2008, he joined Luzern where he made more than 100 top flight appearances.
In January 2008, Luzern completed the transfer of Kukeli.
He suffered an injury which kept him out of play from the first half of the 2008–09 season.
He played first match of the 2008–09 season only in the second half when he came in as a substitute in the 85th minute for Davide Chiumiento in the 2–3 loss against Young Boys on 15 February 2009.
The second and last match of that season came on 30 May 2009 when he played as a starter in the 2–1 victory against Neuchâtel Xamax.
Between 2012 and 2017, he played more than 80 league matches for Zürich.
However, his spell was marred by injuries.
An Albanian international, Kukeli has more than 20 caps to his name since making his debut in 2012.
On 15 April 2012, Kukeli completed a transfer to Zürich, rejoining his former Luzern boss Rolf Fringer.
The transfer was set to be official on 1 July.
He took squad number 20 and made his competitive debut on 15 July 2012 in the opening matchday of 2012–13 season against Luzern.
He played 13 matches during the campaign, including one in cup.
On 3 February 2013, during the friendly against AC Bellinzona, Kukeli suffered a major injury after a challenge with Simon Grether, which resulted Kukeli injured with a tibia and fibula fracture in the leg.
More than two weeks later, medical staff announced that Kukeli would be sidelined for the next nine months.
He returned in training in January of the following year, and played his first match also that month as he appeared in a friendly versus MSV Duisburg which was an indicator for the player that he was not fully fit.
In April 2014, Kukeli undergo surgery again as the club had failed to treat his condition appropriately.
On 11 June 2014, manager Urs Meier stated that Kukeli was ready to get back to action along with his teammate Alain Nef, who was also suffering from a long-time injury.
He made his first competitive appearance after 21 months on 20 July 2014 in the first day of 2014–15 Swiss Super League, assisting the lone goal of the match.
Later on, in the 4–1 defeat at Basel, Kukeli had damaged legs' muscle and remained outside for 3 weeks.
He returned on 31 August in the match against St. Gallen, and scored his maiden goal on 5 October in the 3–0 comfortable win over Vaduz.
Kukelli officially signed a contract until June 2015.
He also was part of UEFA Euro 2016 squad.
Kukeli was born in Gjakova, Kosovo in the then Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, but moved to Switzerland at the age of four following his father road along with other part of his family.
He started his youth career aged 9 with the Solothurn youth academies.
Later he was in the squad of Wangen bei Olten and SC Zofingen.
In 2017, he joined Sion, also in the top flight.
