Artan Mërgjyshi


Artan Mërgjyshi is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the current manager of Apolonia Fier.
During his playing career, he enjoyed his best years with Partizani Tirana, while also having stints with Dinamo Tirana, Erzeni Shijak, Besa Kavajë and Apolonia Fier. He has been a former Albanian international, making one senior appearance in 1996.

International career

Mërgjyshi has only one cap with Albania. He played his first and only match with Red and Blacks on 24 April 1996 against the newest national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing full-90 minutes in a goalless draw.

Management career

In January 2015, Mërgjyshi was appointed as manager of struggling Apolonia Fier with the only goal to avoid the team's relegation in Albanian First Division. Apolonia, however, was relegated one division lower after losing 1–0 at Niko Dovana Stadium against the survival rivals of Teuta Durrës in the penultimate week of the 2014–15 season.
On 7 August 2018, Mërgjyshi was named the new manager of Laçi, replacing Besnik Prenga. In December 2018 he was replaced by Migen Memelli. In summer 2019 he was reappointed manager of Apolonia.

Honours

Clubs

;Partizani Tirana