Myrto Uzuni (born 31 May 1995) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Major League Soccer club Austin FC and the Albania national team.
[2][3] Uzuni made his professional debut in an Albanian Cup match against Pogradeci on 24 October 2013, entering as a substitute in the 53rd minute for Fatjon Lajthia in a goalless draw.
Having established himself in the first team under Madrid Muxhaj in the previous season, Uzuni experienced a change in management as Eqerem Memushi took charge for the 2014–15 campaign.
[10] Despite Apolonia's struggles in scoring during the second half of the season, Uzuni became a regular starter, often completing full 90-minute matches as part of the front line alongside Realdo Fili, Andi Ribaj, and Marko Rajković.
Although they managed three additional wins, frequent losses in the remaining matches led to their relegation after finishing in the penultimate place, four points behind Teuta.
[13] Making his competitive debut on 10 September in the 2017–18 Kategoria Superiore matchday 1 against Partizani, Uzuni played the full 90 minutes as Laçi caused an upset with a 2–0 victory.
[21] He made his debut in the competition on 12 July in the first leg of the first qualifying round against Anorthosis Famagusta, playing the entire match as Laçi lost 2–1.
[23][24] Uzuni's final match for the team occurred on 31 August 2018 in a 1–1 draw versus Skënderbeu, where he scored the opener with a powerful shot inside the penalty area.
[30] On 29 September 2020, he was a member of the Ferencváros team that qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage after beating Molde on a 3–3 aggregate (away goals) at the Groupama Aréna.
[37] Three days later, he assisted Álex Collado's winning goal against Athletic Bilbao, aiding Granada in a crucial victory in the relegation battle.
[39] Remaining with the club in the Segunda División, Uzuni made his league debut in the opening game of the season against Ibiza on 14 August 2022, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 away victory.
[47] He continued his impressive form with another brace a week later against Tenerife, scoring in each half of the match as Granada secured their fourth consecutive 2–0 win.
[11] Uzuni played a pivotal role in helping his team gain promotion to La Liga by scoring 23 goals and assisting 5 in the 2022–23 season.
[48] On 24 January 2025, Uzuni signed with Major League Soccer side Austin FC on a three-year deal[49] for a reported transfer fee of $12.3 million.
Given the number 10 shirt for his international debut, Uzuni started in the attacking line alongside fellow Albanian Superliga player Jurgen Vatnikaj, supported by Liridon Latifi and Enis Gavazaj from the wings.
[53][54] However, with the managerial switch, Uzuni saw reduced playing time as tactics shifted to 4-2-3-1, with Rey Manaj as the preferred lone striker.
Intense competition in the offensive line, along with the arrival of Fiorin Durmishaj and talented midfielders like Latifi, Endri Çekiçi, Milot Rashica, Gavazaj, and Eros Grezda, meant Uzuni often found himself on the bench or outside the 18-man squad.
Despite frequent call-ups,[55] he played only two other games: a last-minute substitute appearance against Liechtenstein on 16 November and a full 90 minutes in the closing match against Israel in a 4–0 loss.
[56] Uzuni earned his first senior call-up on 2 October 2018, selected by manager Christian Panucci for the friendly against Jordan and the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League C third match against Israel.