Arben Minga (16 March 1959 – 31 January 2007) was an Albanian professional footballer, who played as a striker and later in his final years as a centre-back.
[1] He was well established in the senior squad by the 1977–78 season, making his competitive debut on 20 November 1977 in the match against Shkëndija Tiranë,[1] while his first goal for the club came later on 2 April 1978 in the 3–1 win over Luftëtari Gjirokastër.
[1] In the 1980' Minga would be part of Tirana's golden generation along with players such as Agustin Kola, Mirel Josa, Sulejman Mema, Shkëlqim Muça, Bedri Omuri and Millan Baçi, winning four championships and three cups.
[1] Minga excelled in playing in his new role in the final two years, helping Tirana to win the championship both times.
[6] In April 2020, Minga was voted by the fans as KF Tirana Player of the Century as part of their celebrations for the club's 100th anniversary.
[13] Following that, Minga worked for a short time as a security employee at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza.
[13] Minga subsequently went to Canada with his wife Nora Goxha, a former professional basketballer, where they raised two sons, Grid and Jon.