Lindon Emërllahu was the last footballer to move from the Balkan team to a team that competes on the international stage.
Emërllahu was transferred to the Cluj team for a reported fee of 700 thousand euros.
He made his debut on Thursday in a friendly against Voluntari.
Emërllahu is not the only one who has played in the Balkans and then made a move towards the international scene.
Balkan boasts players who have contributed to the Suhareka team, which is the winner of the last three titles in Kosovo, in addition to many other successes.
He also participated in the group stage of the Conference League twice in a row.
Balkan on Thursday evening posted a photo with 13 players who are part of the Suharek team.
In addition to Emërllah, Armend Thaqi, Arbër Hoxha, Meriton Korenica, Mirlind Daku, Jetmir Topalli, Albin Berisha, Lumbardh Dellova, Ermal Krasniqi, Albion Rrahmani, Edvin Kuç, Qëndrim Zyba and Nazmi Gripshi have also made the step towards the international stage.
Thaqi was transferred to Cluj as well, but he didn't stay long. He is now part of Gjilan.
Arbër Hoxha was transferred to NK Lokomotiva.
Meriton Korenica played for Manisa when he transferred from the Balkans, and is now part of Cluj.
Mirlind Daku joined Osijek from the Balkans. He now plays for Rubin Kazan in Russia, with great success.
Ermal Krasniqi joined Cluj also from the Balkans, while now he and Albion Rrahmani play for Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic. Albion Rrahmani made his first move from the Balkans to Rapid Bucharest.
Lumbardh Dellova was transferred to CSKA Sofia, while Qendrim Zyba, who was once loaned to Legia Warsaw, was transferred to Slovan Liberec last summer.
Nazmi Gripshi from the Balkans transferred to Astana in Kazakhstan, while former captain Edvin Kuç now plays for Neftchi, in Azerbaijan.
In the Romanian championship, Albin Berisha was also transferred from the Balkans to Petroluli.
Meanwhile, Jetmir Topalli was transferred from the Balkans to Malatyaspor.
Balkan has missed the chance to win the championship title in the current edition.
Currently, it has 36 points and is in second place.
The leader is Drita with 43 points.
"Few people could have believed it once, but we were determined, always! The path we started to pave in 2017, we knew would be difficult, full of challenges and sacrifices, but we were determined, always! Step by step, day after day, we worked tirelessly, opened the doors for our talents, worked with them, paved the way for them safely, building an impregnable fortress, from which the era of glory would begin! Within a few years, the history of state football took a major international turn, until our club became the hearth of this annual success. Our national teams gained class footballers from our work, while for the stars we created, we opened European paths and opportunities. Today, these excellent young men best represent the commitment of each of us, becoming protagonists in many clubs across Europe. Thank you from everyone! "As we have done so far, we will continue to build new paths, for new successes and new champions. This is just the beginning because despite every storm we may face, we are determined, always!", wrote Balkani on Facebook.
