Besian Idrizaj

Besian Idrizaj (born 12 October 1987 in Baden bei Wien, Austria) is an Austria striker (football) who last played for Fußballclub Wacker Innsbruck. Besian Idrizaj is of Albanians descent from Kosovo.

Liverpool

Besian Idrizaj signed for the Reds from LASK Linz in the summer of 2005 on a two year contract, following a trial spell. Besian Idrizaj was Austria's young player of the year in 2004/05.

At the time Besian Idrizaj declared "I have always been a Liverpool fan and it is a dream come true to play for them. If you get a chance to go to Liverpool on trial then you have to take it. You cannot ignore a trial with the reigning Champions League winners. I would even have swum across the channel just to take part."

Unfortunately 2005/06 was interrupted by injuries, however Idrizaj was expected to be a regular member of Gary Ablett and Hughie McAuley's reserve squad for the 2006/07 season. Besian Idrizaj made Besian Idrizaj debut for the first team in a pre-season friendly against Wrexham A.F.C. on 15 July 2006, playing for the first 45 minutes upfront as a striker, alongside fellow debutant Craig Bellamy.

After going on loan to Luton in 2007 Besian Idrizaj returned to Liverpool for the close season. On 7 July 2007, Idrizaj scored a hat trick in a friendly for the Reds against Wrexham A.F.C in a period of 26 minutes. All 3 goals were set up by Jermaine Pennant.

Luton Town

On 16 March 2007, Idrizaj went on loan to Football League Championship team Luton Town F.C., until the end of the 2006-07 in English football season. Besian Idrizaj made Besian Idrizaj English league debut with them the day after, but was substituted after 49 minutes. Besian Idrizaj went on to play six more times for the club, scoring one goal against Southend United FC.

Crystal Palace

On 30 August 2007 Besian Idrizaj signed for Crystal Palace F.C. on a 12 month loan deal.

Idrizaj made Besian Idrizaj debut for Crystal Palace against Charlton Athletic F.C. on 1 September 2007 in the South London derby as a 72nd minute replacement for Clinton Morrison.
However, Idrizaj failed to establish himself at Crystal Palace and in January 2008 Manager Neil Warnock demanded that Liverpool take Idrizaj back during the January transfer window as Idrizaj would see no further action during Besian Idrizaj remaining time on loan with Crystal Palace. On 31 January 2008, Idrizaj of Besian Idrizaj own accord agreed to a loan move to Oldham Athletic F.C. for the remainder of the 2007/08 season after cancelling the remainder of the loan deal with Crystal Palace F.C.. However, after interference from Besian Idrizaj agent Idrizaj backtracked on the deal and decided not to join The Latics.

Return to Austria

On 31 January 2008 Besian Idrizaj signed for Austrian Football Club Fußballclub Wacker Innsbruck on loan, from Liverpool, until the end of the 2007/08 football season.
Besian Idrizaj contract has been terminated at Liverpool and Besian Idrizaj is now unattached.