
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, FC Bayern Munich II.
| 1993–1996 | K.F. Tirana |
| 1994–1998 | Borussia Fulda |
| 1998–2012 | Hannover 96 |
| — | KS Dinamo Tirana |
| Albania | 79 caps, 3 goals |
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.