Gerald Tusha
An Albanian winger whose career is a testament to persistence, bouncing between clubs with a consistent work ethic on the flank.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Albanian footballer·Birthday: February 5·Millennials
Biography
Gerald Tusha's professional journey is a classic story of the journeyman footballer, defined not by global fame but by a durable love for the game. Operating primarily as a left midfielder, his career has unfolded largely within Albania's domestic leagues, with spells at clubs like KF Tirana, Partizani, and KF Vora. While not a constant fixture on the national team sheet, his call-ups to the Albanian squad highlight moments where his club form shone brightly. Tusha represents the vast majority of professional athletes: those who build solid careers through adaptability and dedication, providing reliable service and occasional flashes of brilliance for their teams, season after season.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Gerald was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Gerald Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Gerald's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned caps for the Albania national football team.
- Won the Albanian Cup with KF Tirana in the 2016-2017 season.
- Played in UEFA Europa League qualifying matches with KF Tirana.
Did You Know?
He is the older brother of fellow Albanian professional footballer Herdi Tusha.
He spent a brief period early in his career with Skënderbeu Korçë's youth team.
His playing style is often described as direct and hard-working, favoring crosses from the wing.
“Every minute on the pitch is a victory for a player like me.”
