A short interview with Shkendija’s keeper Dino Zahov. The interview was published before in Macedonian language by @footbladigital.

photo by KF Shkendija Tetovo: Dino Zahov after a win

Player idol?
– Gianluigi Buffon.

Best player you have played against?
– Leonardo Bunucci.

Best advice given to you by a coach?
– Take the animal out of you, as a lioness defends her young the same way keep your goal.

Moment that you will never forget?
– My debut for the Macedonian national team.

When did you start playing football?
– I started training at the age of 14. It is a bit late so I can say it was also professionally. My first contract was at 18 when I was at Belasica.

What is your motivation?
– To give effort on daily basis. My contribution to be on the highest possible level at the moment, no mater the circumstances.

Who is the craziest in your team?
– I would like to point out one of my teammates, but I have to point the finger to myself. 🙂

What is the harshest penalty you have been given by a club/coach?
– That would be leaving a training session.

Who is the most grumpy in your team?
– Konstantin Cheshmedjiev!

What is your sweetest victory and bitterest defeat?
– The win against Mladá Boleslav in the Europa League / the defeat by Dudelange also in the Europa League.

On which stadium do you most love playing?
– At Wembley in London, England.

What would you change in the Macedonian top flight?
– The infrastructure, the behavior on and off the field, mutual respect.