Besnik Hasi
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Hasi with Anderlecht in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Besnik Ilmi Hasi | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Gjakova, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1988 | Vëllaznimi | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1990 | Liria Prizren | 46 | (7) |
| 1990–1994 | Zagreb | 5 | (1) |
| 1991–1992 | → Dinamo Pančevo (loan) | ||
| 1992–1993 | → Prishtina (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | → Samobor (loan) | ||
| 1994–1997 | Genk | 79 | (18) |
| 1997–1998 | 1860 Munich | 7 | (0) |
| 1998–2000 | Genk | 62 | (3) |
| 2000–2006 | Anderlecht | 107 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Lokeren | 35 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Cercle Brugge | 31 | (0) |
| Total | 372 | (31) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2007 | Albania | 47 | (2) |
| 2007 | Kosovo | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008–2014 | Anderlecht (assistant) | ||
| 2014–2016 | Anderlecht | ||
| 2016 | Legia Warsaw | ||
| 2017 | Olympiacos | ||
| 2018–2021 | Al-Raed | ||
| 2021–2022 | Al-Ahli | ||
| 2023–2025 | Mechelen | ||
| 2025– | Anderlecht | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Besnik Ilmi Hasi (Albanian pronunciation: [besˈnik ˈhasi]) (born 29 December 1971) is a Kosovo Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the head coach of Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht . During his playing career, he was known for his versatility as a midfielder and his strong leadership qualities on the field. Hasi spent most of his club career playing in Belgium, where he became a key figure at Anderlecht, one of the country’s most successful teams.
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, where he gained recognition for his tactical approach and ability to develop young players. Hasi has managed several clubs across different countries, including stints in Belgium, Poland, Greece, and Saudi Arabia. He was particularly successful during his tenure at Anderlecht, leading them to domestic league success and competing in European tournaments such as the Champions League and the Europa League.
Known for his strategic mindset and disciplined coaching style, Hasi continues to be involved in football management, frequently working with clubs aiming to establish themselves on the European stage.