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 centre midfielder now with Union Saint-Gilloise, where he wears squad number 23.

His career to this point has been shaped chiefly at IF Elfsborg. Across four seasons there, he made 68 league appearances and scored three league goals, establishing himself as a regular rather than a passing academy name. His best league return came in 2025, when he scored twice in 27 appearances.

The move to Union Saint-Gilloise has not pushed him to the margins. In 2026-27 he remains involved in the first team, with 22 appearances and four goals across all competitions. That includes 10 Pro League appearances with two goals, as well as European and Super Cup involvement. His form this season has been strong and consistent.

Zeneli has also been used by Sweden this season, with appearances in World Cup matches, World Cup qualifying and the Nations League. His career is still most clearly associated with Elfsborg, but he is now building a useful place for himself in Belgium and at international level.

📈 Key stats and insights

Besfort Zeneli has made 10 Pro League appearances, all starts, in 2026–27

Besfort Zeneli has scored two Pro League goals in 2026–27

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

Besfort Zeneli cost Union Saint-Gilloise €3,000,000 in January 2026

Besfort Zeneli has six Pro League Play Offs appearances with one goal

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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: 10
Starting: 10
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 made 10 appearances, all starts, and scored two goals – those numbers mark him as a regular starting centre midfielder who contributes occasional goals from midfield during the current campaign.

🔥 Recent form

Last 2 appearances for Besfort Zeneli.

Season average rating: 6.35

Match: Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 Hapoel Be'er Sheva
22 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.6

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

Zeneli averages a 6.35 season rating with a tight 6.33–6.37 range, a pattern that points to very consistent match evaluations across his appearances this season.

📋 Career stats

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Belgium 🇧🇪
Games: 10
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; his senior career is concentrated at two clubs, having joined IF Elfsborg as a trainee in January 2008 and later completing a move to Union Saint-Gilloise 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

Moved from IF Elfsborg to Union Saint-Gilloise for €3,000,000 in January 2026 – earlier joined IF Elfsborg as a trainee in January 2008.

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