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Altin Lala
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05 / Albania · 1998–2011

Altin Lala

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Albania
79
Goals · Albania
3
Life
1975
Clubs
Borussia Fulda, Hannover 96
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for Albania
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true cult hero, this tireless midfield engine earned the nickname "Iron Lala" for his relentless work rate and fierce tackling for Hannover 96 and Albania. Career record: 79 caps and 3 goals for Albania; club career at Borussia Fulda, Hannover 96.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q441430
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Career record

1993–1996K.F. Tirana
1994–1998Borussia Fulda
1998–2012Hannover 96
—KS Dinamo Tirana
Albania79 caps, 3 goals

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Around Lala in the almanac

One rank above: Elseid Hysaj at #4.

One rank below: Erjon Bogdani at #6.

Albania's editorial top five: Panajot Pano · Lorik Cana · Berat Djimsiti · Elseid Hysaj · Altin Lala.

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