*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2024
Mentor Xhemajl Mazrekaj (born 8 February 1989) is a Kosovan-Albanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Albanian club Besa Kavajë.[1]
Club career
Prishtina
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Loan at Partizani
On 31 July 2013, Mazrekaj was loaned for six months to Kategoria Superiore side Partizani, with an option to extend the deal for a further year.[2][3] One month later, he made his debut in a 0–2 away win against Kastrioti after being named in the starting line-up.[4]
Return to Partizani
On 13 December 2013, Mazrekaj become a permanent player of Partizani after agreeing to a three-year deal.[5] Two days later, he played the first game as permanent player against Besa after being named in the starting line-up.[6]
Return to Prishtina
On 25 July 2017, Mazrekaj returned to Football Superleague of Kosovo club Prishtina,[7] and received squad number 10.[8] On 20 August 2017, he made his debut in a 0–1 home defeat against Drita after being named in the starting line-up.[9]
In January 2019, Mazrekaj signed with Norwegian club Fortuna Oslo, but he resigned again at the end of the month.[12] He then signed on 20 February with First Football League of Kosovo club 2 Korriku for the remainder of the season.[13] On 2 March 2019, Mazrekaj made his debut in a league match against Arbëria after being named in the starting line-up and scored his side's first goal during a 3–0 home win.[14]
Llapi
On 12 August 2019, Mazrekaj signed a two-year contract with Football Superleague of Kosovo club Llapi.[15] Nineteen days later, he made his debut in a 0–0 home draw against Ballkani after coming on as a substitute at 75th minute in place of Mergim Pefqeli.[16]
On 5 June 2024, Mazrekaj officially joined Besa in the Kategoria e Parë, returning to Albania after one year.[19] He made his debut in season opener, a 2–0 home win against Valbona.[20] In the next game, Mazrekaj scored directly from a corner kick to give his team all three points in the away match against Korabi.[21][22] On 16 September, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Kastrioti.[23][24][25]