Rezart Rama (born 4 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Canadian club Forge FC. Born in Greece, he has represented Albania at youth international levels.

Early life

Rama was born in Athens, Greece, and grew up in neighbouring Piraeus.[1] He developed in the academy of Olympiacos from 2010 to 2019.[2] where he scored two goals in 23 appearances for the Olympiacos U19 in 2018–19.[3]

Club career

Nottingham Forest

In 2019, Rama joined the Nottingham Forest youth system,[4] featuring extensively with the U19 team in 2019,[5] before moving up to the U23 team in the Premier League 2.[6] He made his first team debut for Nottingham Forest in a 2021 pre-season friendly on 10 July against Alfreton Town.[7] In September 2021, he went on loan to Southern Premier League South side Truro City.[8][9] After returning to Forest that season, he went on to make fifteen appearances in Premier League 2, before being released.[10]

First spell at Forge FC

On 19 May 2022, Rama signed with Canadian Premier League side Forge FC.[11] He made his professional debut as a starter the following day in a 4–0 win over HFX Wanderers.[12]

On 23 September 2023, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 victory over Pacific FC.[13] In October of the same year, he helped Forge win their fourth league title, following a 2–1 win over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.[14][15]

Egnatia

On 17 January 2024, Rama joined Albanian side Egnatia on a free transfer, signing a two-year-and-a-half contract with the club.[16][17]

Second spell at Forge FC

On 28 January 2025, Rama returned to Canada, signing a multi-year contract with Forge FC.[18]

International career

Rama played for the Albanian U17 team in 2015 and 2016 and the U19 team in 2017 and 2018.[19] He also served as captain of both teams.[20]

Career statistics

As of 28 January 2025[21]
Club statistics
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nottingham Forest 2021–22 EFL Championship 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Truro City (loan) 2021–22 Southern Football League 1 0 — 0 0 — — 1 0
Forge FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 19 0 3 0 2[a] 0 — 0 0 24 0
2023 26 1 2 0 2 0 — — 30 1
Total 45 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 54 1
Egnatia 2023–24 Kategoria Superiore 11 0 — 2 0 — 1 0 14 0
2024–25 7 0 — 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 0
Total 18 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 23 0
Career total 64 1 5 0 6 0 1 0 2 0 78 1
  1. ^ Includes appearance(s) in both the 2020 Canadian Championship, which was held in 2022, and the 2022 Canadian Championship

Honours

Forge FC
Egnatia

References

  1. ^ "Futbollisti shqiptar debuton këtë të shtunë në ligën kanadeze" [The Albanian footballer debuts this Saturday in the Canadian league]. Diaspora Shqiptare (in Albanian). 31 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Forge FC bring former Nottingham Forest defender Rezart Rama to Hamilton". InSauga. 19 May 2022.
  3. ^ Whitney, Steve (14 September 2019). "Forest Defender Loaned to Truro". Southern Football League.
  4. ^ Clarke, Lee (27 April 2022). "'Last dance': Nottingham Forest youngster suggests he's leaving the CG on Instagram". Nottingham Forest News.
  5. ^ Clarke, Lee (23 October 2019). "Could academy ace Rezart Rama earn Nottingham Forest chance during 2019/20?". Nottingham Forest News.
  6. ^ Owen, Danny (13 September 2019). "Is Rezart Rama set to make his Nottingham Forest debut?". HITC.
  7. ^ "Rezart Rama profile". The City Ground.
  8. ^ "Defender Rama Joins on Loan". Truro City F.C. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Forest defender Rama heads to Truro City". Football Addict. 15 September 2021.
  10. ^ Clarke, Lee (22 May 2022). "Released Nottingham Forest 21-year-old wins contract miles away from the City Ground". Nottingham Forest News.
  11. ^ "Forge FC Sign Defender Rezart Rama". Forge FC. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Forge FC hands HFX an historic loss at Wanderers Grounds". Forge FC. 20 May 2022.
  13. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (23 September 2023). "Match Analysis: Forge FC hop Pacific to move into second place; gain key ground in playoff seeding race". Canadian Premier League.
  14. ^ Wharnsby, Tim (28 October 2023). "Borges scores 'Olimpico' goal as Forge FC completes comeback to win 4th CPL title". CBC. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  15. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (28 October 2023). "Highlights + Analysis: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023)". OneSoccer. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (17 January 2024). "Forge Re-Signs Trio Of Sigma Grads, But Rama's Out". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Egnatia nënshkruan me ish-mbrojtësin e Nottingham Forest" [Egnatia signed the former Nottingham Forest defender]. Kosova Press (in Albanian). 17 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Two-time CPL champion Rezart Rama returns to Forge FC on multi-year deal". Canadian Premier League. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  19. ^ Jacques, John (19 May 2022). "Forge Adds Albanian-Greek Defender Rezart Rama". Northern Tribune.
  20. ^ "Zyrtare: Talenti shqiptar nënshkruan me klubin e njohur anglez" [Official: Albanian talent signs with the famous English club]. Insporti (in Albanian). 23 August 2019.
  21. ^ Rezart Rama at Soccerway
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rezart_Rama
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