Isnik Alimi

Isnik Alimi (Macedonian: Исник Алими; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Gabala.

Club Career

Early career - FK Ohrid

Born in Delogozdi (Albanian: Dollogozhda) a village based in Struga Municipality, Alimi started his youth career at age of 7 with Macedonian side FK Vlaznimi Struga. In 2010, he moved at FK Ohrid and in 2011 he was promoted to the first team. On 30 July 2011 Alimi made it his debut with the first team coming as a substitute in place of Aleksandar Dalceski in second-half's start of the match finished in a 2–0 away loss against FK Renova for the Macedonian First League championship.

Chievo

In 2013, he moved abroad for the first time joining Serie A side Chievo. He stood for a year season with Primavera team.

With Primvaera team he won Italian Superleague, he score a goal against Juventus in the first game, also mark the goal against Fiorentina in the semifinals, he helped lead his team to winning the championship because Isnik Alimi was the team captain and key player. He had 21 matches and 10 goals with Primavera team.

Loan to Lumezzane

On 6 August 2014 the Lega Pro Prima Divisione side A.C. Lumezzane, announced to have signed Alimi from Chievo on loan mode.

He made it his first professional debut on 31 August 2014, playing as a starter in the opening match of the Lega Pro against Pordenone, finished in the clean 2–0 victory.

He finished his first half of the season with Lumezzane with 12 Appearances, 8 as a starter and 4 coming on as a substitute.

Alimi scored his first goal for Lumezzane in the opening match of the year 2015 against Novara valid for the 19th game week, played on 6 January and finished in the away 1–3 victory, in where Alimi scored the second goal for 0–2 result in the 45th minute in the end of first half.

Alimi concluded the 2014–15 season mading in total 27 appearances, from