Bledar Devolli (born 15 January 1978) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player, who is the current head coach of Iliria in the Kategoria e dytë.
Devolli was first introduced to the national team in 2000 when he was called up to participate in the 2000 Rothmans International Tournament. He made his debut on 6 February by playing in the first half of the opening match versus Andorra which finished in a comfortable 3–0 win.[3] His second appearance occurred two days later against Azerbaijan as Albania won 1–0.[4] In the last match Devolli was rested as Albania defeated hosts of Malta to secure the first place with nine points and the first title.[5]
Managerial career
Devolli started his management career on 8 July 2014 as he became the new coach of his boyhood club Luftëtari for the 2014–15 season.[6] Following the goalless draw against Butrinti on 8 February 2015 which left the team in penultimate position in Albanian First Division, Devolli resigned from his post.[7] His decision was accepted by club board.[7]
On 28 January 2016, Devolli was appointed the new coach of Albanian First Division side Kamza.[8] He left the duty on 26 March of the following year.[9]
On 5 August 2017, Devolli joined fellow First Division side Bylis in their bid to achieve promotion to top flight.[10] He resigned on 4 October following the goalless draw against Turbina.[11]
He was appointed manager of relegation-threatened Kastrioti in January 2019.[12]
^"Zyrtarizohet Bledar Devolli" [Bledar Devolli formalized] (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 5 August 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
