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Suffers torn ACL Paqarada suffered a torn ACL in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund, according to his club.

Impact Paqarada is out for the season after an early exit Saurday, with the defender leaving the field in the seventh minute after tearing his ACL. This is very unfortunate for the defender, as it wasn't just his first appearance of the season but also his first appearance for the club, ending in tragedy. He will likely start his rehab soon after surgery, but won't be expected to return until the start of next season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Heidenheim Pacarada has signed a contract with Heidenheim until 2027, joining on a permanent move from FC Koln, his new club announced. "We are delighted to welcome Leart, an experienced play...

Impact Pacarada was raised in the youth systems of Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen. The left-back joined SV Sandhausen in 2014, where he became a top player in the second division for six years. Pacarada has made 278 appearances in the second division, but also 17 Bundesliga matches and 21 DFB Cup matches. He has also been an integral part of the Kosovo national team for years. Since his debut in June 2016, he has already made 30 international appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Paqarada generated nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Monchengladbach.

Impact Paqaradahas been upstanding at left back for the team, recording 42 crosses (10 accurate) in the last five matches. This also brings his average crosses per game to 7.1 in eight contests.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Gladbach clash Paqarada is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Paqarada returns from an undisclosed injury in time to take up a role in Sunday's starting lineup. The left-back has started every match on the season for Koln playing all but 14 minutes.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Paqarada (undisclosed) returned to training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Paqarada was expected to get back in training Tuesday and it seems he avoided any sort of issues with his recovery. With a full team session under his belt early in the week the defender should be good to go for Sunday's clash with Gladbach.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Tuesday return Paqarada (undisclosed) is expected to return to training Tuesday, Koln reports.

Impact Paqarada was forced to withdraw from international duty due to an undisclosed issue but should be an option for Sunday's clash with Gladbach. The defender would take the start at left-back if deemed fit enough to start, a role he's made his own since joining Koln.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from international Paqarada withdrew from international duty with Kosovo, Koln announced.

Impact Paqarada won't travel for international matches with Kosovo due to an undisclosed issue. The defender is also expected to be a major doubt for an Oct. 22 clash with Gladbach, though he is hoping to return there despite being unlikely to train during the break.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Paqarada had one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Paqarada created one big chance in the match. He also made three tackles and two clearances. He has started all games this season and has made a total of 12 tackles, 10 clearances and three interceptions.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Paqarada recorded seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Paqarada had major volume yet again but still awaits his first Bundesliga goal contribution. The full-back is up to 32 crosses in five matches and has contributed just six chances created with that volume. Paqarada is the clear top choice at left-back and will keep this role as long as he is fit and available.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two crosses for draw Paqarada registered two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Paqarada sent in a pair of crosses, his 15th in three matches. He was unable to create a chance, but did add a season-high two shots and three tackles. The wing-back seems set to continue to grow his role in the starting XI and has done well to take over the job in the opening matches. Paqarada is still looking for his first Koln goal contribution.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE