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Florent Hoti
Hoti playing for Rochdale U18 in October 2017
Personal information
Full name Florent Hoti[1]
Date of birth (2000-12-11) 11 December 2000 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)[3]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 FC Halifax Town
Number 18
Youth career
2011–2018 Rochdale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Rochdale 0 (0)
2020–2022 Dundee United 9 (0)
2020–2021 → Forfar Athletic (loan) 6 (0)
2022–2023 Arbroath 5 (0)
2023 Tranmere Rovers 5 (0)
2023– FC Halifax Town 62 (10)
International career
2021–2022 Kosovo U21 7 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:29, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

Florent Hoti (born 11 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Halifax Town. He has previously played for Rochdale, Dundee United and Arbroath, and had a loan spell at Forfar Athletic. Born in England, he is a youth international for Kosovo.

Club career

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Early career

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Having been part of Rochdale's academy since the age of 10, Hoti signed for the club on a two-year scholarship in 2017.[4] He made his debut for Rochdale on 4 September 2018, coming on as a 79th minute substitute in a 2–1 home victory against Bury in the EFL Trophy.[5] On 7 November 2018, he started in Rochdale's 2–2 draw at home to Leicester City Under-23s in the EFL Trophy.[6] Hoti was offered his first professional contract with the club at the end of the 2018–19 season,[7] though Hoti never signed this contract.[8][9]

Playing in Scotland

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Hoti had a trial at Scottish Premiership club Dundee United during the 2019–20 season,[10][11] and again in August 2020,[12] and signed a two-year contract with the club for an undisclosed fee the following month.[13][14] He joined Scottish League One club Forfar Athletic on loan in October,[15] then returned to Dundee United in January 2021 following the suspension of the lower divisions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] He made his debut for Dundee United on 10 April 2021 in a 1–0 Scottish Premiership win away to Hamilton Academical, with Dundee United manager Micky Mellon stating that "he has come on and showed what a lad of great promise he is."[17] He made three further appearances in the 2020–21 season.[18] He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season,[19] having played just 9 times that season after failing to displace the club's regular midfielders such as Jeando Fuchs, Calum Butcher and Ian Harkes.[20][21]

After a trial spell with Scottish League One club Peterhead, during which he played twice,[22] Hoti signed for Scottish Championship side Arbroath on a short-term deal on 11 November 2022.[23] On 25 January 2023, Arbroath confirmed that Florent had left the club,[24] with Hoti having made 7 appearances for them.[25]

Return to England

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In March 2023, Hoti joined EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a short-term deal after a successful trial.[26] He was released at the end of the season,[27] having made 5 appearances for the club.[25]

On 18 July 2023, Hoti joined National League club FC Halifax Town on a two-year deal after a successful trial.[9][28] Hoti had suffered a hamstring injury during his trial which left him injured for the start of the season,[9] and he made his debut for the club on 26 September 2023 as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge.[29] He made his full debut for the club in the following match, and scored his first career goal, as Halifax were defeated 3–2 by Eastleigh on 30 September.[30][31] He suffered a shoulder injury in a 2–2 draw against AFC Fylde on 21 November,[32] which he returned from for Halifax's opening match of 2024, a 0–0 draw with Altrincham.[30] He played 25 times, scoring 5 goals during the 2023–24 National League,[30] as Halifax finished 7th and qualified for the National League play-offs.[33] Hoti scored as a substitute in Halifax's play-off quarter-final tie against Solihull Moors but the club were knocked out of the play-offs after losing 4–2.[34]

At the end of the 2024–25 season, Halifax triggered an option in Hoti's contract to extend it by a further year.[35] Hoti sustained a knee injury in Halifax's final pre-season match ahead of the 2025–26 season, which left him injured for "several months" and led to him having surgery.[36][37]

International career

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Hoti was selected to participate in an Albania national under-21 team's training camp and practice matches in March 2021, but was unable to join the squad due to COVID-related travel restrictions.[38] Two months later, he received a call-up from Kosovo national under-21 team for a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Andorra U21,[39] and made his debut after being named in the starting line-up.[40] Hoti made 7 appearances in total for Kosovo U21.[41]

Style of play

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Hoti is a midfielder and has described himself as a "technical midfielder with flair".[8] Upon signing for Halifax, Hoti claimed "I'm best when I'm on the ball but I have the other side to my game as well where I'm not afraid to put a tackle in and do the dirty work".[9]

Personal life

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Hoti was born in Manchester, England, to Kosovo-Albanian parents from the Hoti tribe. This makes him eligible to represent all three nations of England, Albania and Kosovo internationally.[8] Hoti also grew up in Manchester and supported Manchester United.[9]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2024-25 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rochdale 2018–19[42] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[c] 0 2 0
2019–20[43] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Dundee United 2020–21[18] Scottish Premiership 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2021–22[20] Scottish Premiership 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 9 0
Total 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 13 0
Forfar Athletic (loan) 2020–21[18] Scottish League One 6 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 9 0
Arbroath 2022–23[25] Scottish Championship 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
Tranmere Rovers 2022–23[25] EFL League Two 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
FC Halifax Town 2023–24[44] National League 25 5 0 0 — 1[d] 1 26 6
2024–25[44] National League 37 5 0 0 — 4[e] 0 41 5
2025–26[44] National League 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Total 62 10 0 0 0 0 5 1 67 11
Career total 87 10 2 0 7 0 7 1 103 11
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in National League play-offs
  5. ^ One appearance in National League play-offs, one appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances in National League Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Rochdale" (PDF). English Football League. p. 63. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. ^ Florent Hoti at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Florent Hoti". dundeeunitedfc.co.uk. Dundee United F.C. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Introducing 2017/18 First Year Scholars". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Rochdale A.F.C. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Rochdale 2-1 Bury (Checkatrade Trophy) - Match Report". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Rochdale A.F.C. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Report | Dale 2-2 Leicester City Under-21s (3-4 Pens)". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Rochdale A.F.C. 7 November 2018. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Retained/Released List 2018/19". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Rochdale A.F.C. 8 May 2019. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Woodger, Calum (13 April 2021). "Florent Hoti: The cross-border kid aiming to hit the big time with Dundee United after making long-awaited debut". The Courier. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d e ""I think that's where I'll thrive, going into a game knowing that I need to get us playing"". Halifax Courier. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  10. ^ "Hoti is Tangerine". Dundee United F.C. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Florent Hoti 'buzzing' to join up with Dundee United". FourFourTwo. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  12. ^ Burns, Scott (26 August 2020). "Dundee United transfer latest as midfielder Florent Hoti joins on trial". Daily Record.
  13. ^ Roache, Ian (11 September 2020). "Midfielder Florent Hoti 'buzzing' after signing two-year deal with Dundee United". The Courier. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Dundee Utd sign midfielder Hoti". BBC Sport. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  15. ^ "United midfielder joins the Loons". forfarathletic.co.uk. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Loan players return". Dundee United F.C. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Brian Rice takes the positives out of a damaging defeat for Hamilton". 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021 – via BT.com.
  18. ^ a b c "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  19. ^ "Dundee United squad update". Dundee United F.C. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  21. ^ Temple, Alan (3 July 2024). "Where are 6 signings from Dundee United's last promotion signing spree?". The Courier. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  22. ^ "Florent Hoti reveals Dundee United disappointment as he aims to make most of Arbroath 'opportunity'". The Courier. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  23. ^ "Florent Hoti". Arbroath FC. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  24. ^ "Florent Hoti". Arbroath FC. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  25. ^ a b c d "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  26. ^ "Florent Hoti: Tranmere Rovers sign ex-Arbroath midfielder on short-term deal". BBC. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  27. ^ "Tranmere Rovers in talks with keeper Murphy, 41". BBC Sport. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  28. ^ "Florent Finalises Deal". FC Halifax Town. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  29. ^ ""With every 0-0 draw we're slipping slightly further away from where we want to be"". Halifax Courier. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  30. ^ a b c "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  31. ^ "FC Halifax Town 2-3 Eastleigh". BBC Sport. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  32. ^ ""Whether or not he'll start is a question mark but I'm hopeful he'll figure at some point on Saturday"". Halifax Courier. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  33. ^ "National League standings 2023-24". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  34. ^ "Solihull Moors 4-2 FC Halifax Town - Hosts head into National League play-off semi-finals". BBC Sport. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  35. ^ "Shaymen announce retained list with options triggered on six players". Halifax Courier. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  36. ^ "Huge blow for Shaymen as midfielder sidelined for "several months", Town boss confirms". Halifax Courier. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  37. ^ ""He's progressing quite well" - Town boss Lakeland issues injury update as midfielder nears return to action". Halifax Courier. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  38. ^ "International joy and COVID-19 despair for midfielder". Dundee United F.C. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  39. ^ "Flo Hoti receives Kosovo under-21 call-up". Dundee United F.C. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  40. ^ "Formacionet zyrtare, Kosova U21 – Andorra U21: Dardanët nisin kualifikimet për Kampionatin Evropian" [Official formations, Kosovo U21 – Andorra U21: Dardanians start qualifying for the European Championship] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 8 June 2021.
  41. ^ "Florent Hoti » Internationals". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  42. ^ "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  43. ^ "Games played by Florent Hoti in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  44. ^ a b c "Florent Hoti". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
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