Emir Bajrami was a Swedish winger of Kosovar origin known for his speed, dribbling skills and direct attacking style, who stood out especially for IF Elfsborg in Sweden and FC Twente in the Netherlands. He emerged as one of the promising young players in Swedish football in the late 2000s, showing early qualities such as physical explosiveness, good technique with his left foot and the courage to face defenders one-on-one, playing preferably on the left side of the attack.

His rise through the ranks at Elfsborg took him to Twente in 2010, shortly after the club won the Dutch title. In the Enschede team, Bajrami faced strong competition, being a reserve most of the time, but had important moments as a part of the offensive sector rotation, participating in the conquests of the Dutch Super Cup (Johan Cruyff Shield) and the KNVB Cup in 2010–11. He contributed with vertical passes and intense movement, although his inconsistency and physical problems limited his continued presence as a regular starter.

He later had spells at clubs such as AS Monaco, Panathinaikos and Brescia, but recurring injuries prevented him from continuing his good start to his career. He returned to Elfsborg before retiring early, dedicating himself to a coaching career at the same club where he trained. Emir Bajrami was called up to the Swedish national team on several occasions between 2010 and 2012, taking part in the 2012 European Championship, and was seen as a fast and creative option coming off the bench. His style has always been that of an aggressive, technical and attacking winger, with personality on the field, but his career was cut short by physical limitations.

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Twente move to bring in Bajrami | UEFA.com | English
Twente's Bajrami faces 'several weeks' out | UEFA.com | English

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