Igli Tare

Igli Tare, born on July twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy-three, is a distinguished Albanian football executive and former professional player, renowned for his role as a forward. Currently, he serves as the sporting director of the prestigious Serie A club, Milan.

Tare's professional journey began with Partizani Tirana before he ventured to Germany in nineteen ninety-four. His career in Germany saw him play for several clubs, including VfR Mannheim, Südwest Ludwigshafen, Karlsruher SC, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he made notable appearances in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.

In two thousand one, Tare transitioned to Italy, where he represented Brescia, Bologna, and Lazio, competing in Serie A until his retirement in two thousand eight. His international career with the Albanian national team spanned from nineteen ninety-seven to two thousand seven, during which he earned sixty-eight caps and scored ten goals, even captaining the team in several matches.

Following his retirement from professional play, Tare embraced a new challenge as a football executive. He dedicated himself to the role of sporting director at Lazio from two thousand eight until two thousand twenty-three, showcasing his expertise and passion for the sport.