Hetlem Çapja (born 3 February 1983 in

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) is a retired Albanian professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Çapja spend the majority of his club career representing his boyhood club Elbasani, notably winning the

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title in the 2005–06 season. In January 2012, he joined Tërbuni Pukë by signing until the end of 2011–12 season. He announced his retirement from football on 6 January 2017 after being a free agent for more than two years.

International career

Çapja has represented Albania at under-21 level, making his debut on 29 March 2005 against

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, match valid for the qualifiers of

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Honours

;Elbasani *

: 2005–06 *

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: 2013–14

References

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