Mark Marleku (born 27 April 2000) is a Kosovan professional

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who plays as a

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for Swiss club

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Club career

Luzern

On 24 June 2020, Marleku made his debut as a professional footballer in a 2–0 away defeat against

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after coming on as a substitute at 86th minute in place of

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. On 18 September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with

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side

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after agreeing to a three-year deal.

Schaffhausen

On 18 July 2023, Marleku signed a one-season contract with

International career

Under-19

On 2 October 2018, Marleku was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifications. Eight days later, he made his debut with Kosovo U19 in 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match against Austria U19 after coming on as a substitute at 82nd minute in place of Bleart Tolaj.

Under-21

On 15 March 2021, Marleku received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the

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against Qatar U23, but was unable to join the squad due to COVID-related travel restrictions. On 8 June 2021, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in

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match against Andorra U21 after coming on as a substitute at 67th minute in place of Rilind Nivokazi and scored his side's second goal during a 2–0 home win.

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

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* 2000 births Living people Footballers from Lucerne Men's association football forwards Kosovan men's footballers Kosovo men's youth international footballers Kosovo men's under-21 international footballers Kosovan expatriate men's footballers Kosovan expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Swiss men's footballers Swiss people of Kosovan descent Swiss people of Albanian descent Swiss Super League players Swiss Challenge League players Swiss Promotion League players Swiss 1. Liga (football) players FC Luzern players SC Kriens players FC Schaffhausen players {{Kosovo-footy-bio-stub