Besfort Zeneli

Besfort Zeneli of Union Saint-Gilloise was born in Säter, Sweden on 21 November 2002 (age 23).

Besfort Zeneli, born on 21 November 2002 (age 23), is a Swedish central midfielder now with Union Saint-Gilloise, where he wears squad number 23.

His senior career still leans heavily on IF Elfsborg. Across four league seasons there, he made 68 appearances and scored three goals, with 2025 his most productive campaign: two goals from 27 league games. That spell gave his career its shape rather than merely serving as a stepping stone.

At Union Saint-Gilloise in 2026-27, Zeneli remains a regular part of the first-team picture. He has made 24 appearances in all competitions and scored six goals, including two in the Pro League and two in the Europa League, with further involvement in Champions League qualifying, the Super Cup and the Pro League Play Offs.

He has also been involved with Sweden this season, featuring in the World Cup, European qualifying and the Nations League. At this stage, his profile is straightforward: an Elfsborg-developed midfielder now getting steady football in Belgium and staying in the Sweden set-up.

📈 Key stats and insights

Besfort Zeneli has 11 Pro League appearances (11 starts) and 2 goals in 2026-27

Besfort Zeneli has scored 2 goals in 4 Europa League appearances

Besfort Zeneli averages a 6.35 rating this season – range 6.33–6.37

Besfort Zeneli moved to Union Saint-Gilloise for €3,000,000 in January 2026

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

Besfort Zeneli

CM

1.87m (6ft 1in)
Height: 23
Squad Number: 82kg (12st 12lb)
Weight: 21 November 2002 (age 23)
Date of Birth: Säter
Birthplace: Sweden 🇸🇪
Country of Birth: Union Saint-Gilloise
Team: Sweden 🇸🇪
National Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League 2026 - 2027
Games: 11
Starting: 11
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 2
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Sweden 🇸🇪
World Cup 2026
Games: 2
Starting: -
Substitute: 2
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 50%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Sweden 🇸🇪
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games: 3
Starting: 1
Substitute: 2
Unused: 5
Utilisation: 38%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Europa League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: -
Starting: -
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: -
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Champions League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 1
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Sweden 🇸🇪
Nations League 2026 - 2027
Games: 3
Starting: 3
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 75%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Super Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Europa League 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 4
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 2
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League Play Offs 2025 - 2026
Games: 6
Starting: 4
Substitute: 2
Unused: 4
Utilisation: 60%
Goals: 1
Yellows: -
Reds: -

In the 2026-27 Pro League Zeneli has 11 appearances (11 starts) and 2 goals, a usage pattern that identifies him as a regular starting centre midfielder; he has also scored 2 goals in 4 Europa League appearances, showing an ability to contribute offensively in continental fixtures

🔥 Recent form

Last 3 appearances for Besfort Zeneli.

Season average rating: 6.35

Match: Celta de Vigo 1-2 Union Saint-Gilloise
5 Nov 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: 2
Rating: 7.9

Match: Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 Hapoel Be'er Sheva
22 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.5

Match: Union Saint-Gilloise 1-1 Real Sociedad
15 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Zeneli averages a 6.35 rating this season, with a very narrow high–low spread of 6.37–6.33 – a profile that indicates consistent match-to-match performances

📋 Career stats

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Belgium 🇧🇪
Games: 11
Goals: 2

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Belgium 🇧🇪
Games: 9
Goals: 2

Team: IF Elfsborg
Season 2025
Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
Games: 27
Goals: 2

Team: IF Elfsborg
Season 2024
Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
Games: 25
Goals: 1

Team: IF Elfsborg
Season 2023
Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
Games: 14
Goals: -

Team: IF Elfsborg
Season 2022
Country: Sweden 🇸🇪
Games: 2
Goals: -

Zeneli is 23, is Swedish and plays as a centre midfielder for Union Saint-Gilloise; he joined IF Elfsborg as a trainee in January 2008 and spent his formative years there before moving on in a transfer move in January 2026

💰 Transfers

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
13 January 2026
From: IF Elfsborg
Type: Fee (£3m)

Team: IF Elfsborg
1 January 2008
Type: Trainee

Zeneli moved from IF Elfsborg to Union Saint-Gilloise for €3,000,000 in January 2026; his documented pathway into senior football began when he joined IF Elfsborg as a trainee in January 2008

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