Atlanta United sign Albanian D Enea Mihaj through 2028

Field Level Media|published: Wed 2nd July, 12:47 2025

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Atlanta United signed Albanian defender Enea Minaj through 2028 with an option for 2029 on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old center back was a free agent after three seasons at FC Famalicao in Portugal's top flight.

"We're pleased to welcome Enea to the club and are looking forward to integrating him into the group ahead of the second half of our season," Atlanta chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said. "He's a physical center back and a vocal leader with experience from multiple leagues in Europe. We expect him to play an important role and add competition to our backline."

Mihaj was a captain at FC Famalicao after stints with Greek clubs Panetolikos (2017-19) and PAOK (2019-22). He has one goal and four assists in 165 matches.

Internationally, he has earned 19 caps with Albania and made the nation's UEFA Euro 2024 squad.

--Field Level Media