Edon Zhegrova

Edon Lulzim Zhegrova (born 31 March 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Swiss club Basel. Born in Germany, he represents Kosovo internationally.

Club Career

Early career

Zhegrova is a product of youth team systems of the different Kosovan and Belgian sides. In 2012, he was chosen as the best player of the Milan Junior Camp which was held in Kosovo.

Genk

On 22 March 2017, Zhegrova joined Belgian First Division A side Genk. On 10 September 2017, he made his debut in a 1–1 away draw against Gent after coming on as a substitute at 80th minute in place of Ruslan Malinovskyi.

Basel

Period as loaned

On 4 February 2019, Genk announced the loan of Zhegrova to Swiss side Basel. In same day later, the club confirmed that he had joined on a 1+1⁄2-season loan and received squad number 30. On 23 February 2019, he made his debut in a 0–2 away win against Neuchatel Xamax after coming on as a substitute at 83rd minute in place of Valentin Stocker.

Return as a permanent player

On 22 September 2020, Zhegrova signed a three-year contract with Swiss Super League club Basel and received squad number 30. Five days later, he made his debut in a 1–0 away win against Servette after being named in the starting line-up.

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