Armando Broja is a 22-year-old Albanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Chelsea. Born in Slough, England to Albanian parents, Broja began his youth career with Burnham Juniors before joining the academies of Reading, Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2009, he signed with Chelsea’s youth academy.
Club Career
- Chelsea: Broja won the domestic treble of U18 Premier League, U18 Premier League Cup and FA Youth Cup with Chelsea’s U18 side in 2017–18. He also won the Premier League 2 with the U23s in 2019–20.
- Vitesse (loan): In 2020–21, Broja spent the season on loan at Vitesse in the Eredivisie, finishing as their joint-top scorer with 10 goals.
- Southampton (loan): Broja joined Southampton on loan for the 2021–22 season, scoring 6 goals in 32 Premier League appearances. He became the first Albanian player to score in the Premier League.
- Chelsea: After returning from his loan spell, Broja signed a new long-term contract with Chelsea until 2028. He scored his first goal for the club in October 2022 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Fulham (loan): In February 2024, Broja was sent on loan to Fulham for the remainder of the season after scoring 2 goals in 19 games for Chelsea.
International Career
- Broja has represented Albania at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in September 2020.
- He scored his first senior goal for Albania in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary in September 2021.
- Broja was selected in Albania’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024.
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Stats & Records
- In the 2021–22 season, Broja scored 6 goals and provided 1 assist in 32 Premier League appearances for Southampton.
- He has a pass completion rate of 84.3% and averages 2.16 shots per 90 minutes.
- Broja is known for his successful take-ons, averaging 2.49 per 90 minutes in the last 365 days.
Net Worth & Salary
- Broja’s current market value is estimated at €25 million
- Details of his exact net worth and salary are not publicly disclosed.
Style of Play
- Broja is a physically strong and tall striker, standing at 191 cm (6 ft 3 in).
- He is known for his aerial ability, winning 1.66 aerial duels per 90 minutes on average.
- Broja’s pace and dribbling skills allow him to be effective in one-on-one situations, as evidenced by his high successful take-on rate.
Chelsea agree to send striker on season-long loan deal
Armando Broja is set to join Ipswich Town on a season-long loan for the 2024-25 campaign. The deal includes an obligation for Ipswich to purchase him for €35 million if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.
This move comes after an underwhelming loan spell at Fulham, where he made only eight appearances without scoring. Broja’s transfer to Ipswich was confirmed on August 20, 2024, as Chelsea looks to provide him with more playing time following his recent struggles