University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

UIS
2026 - Appeared in 13 matches and logged 366 minutes. Took his lone shot of the season in 27 minutes at Western Illinois on Aug. 30. Played a season-high 53 minutes at Drury on Sept. 9.

2025 - Appeared in 8 matches and logged 237 minutes. Took 1 shot on the season, against Southwest Baptist on Sept. 28. Played a season-high 53 minutes at Upper Iowa on Nov. 2.

Prior to UIS:
Played for Rockford Raptors ECNL. Selected for the regional ODP pool team. Represented the Midwest soccer team at the 2020 ICC Annual Soccer Tournament at IMG Academy in Florida.

High School:
Earned 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area and IHSA All-Sectional honors. Named to the Barb Cup All-Tournament Team and received a Team Captain Award. Totaled 21 goals and 24 assists in his prep career. Helped lead his team to 2 NIC-10 Conference runner-up finishes and 2 regional championships. Recognized in the classroom with IHSA All-Academic, High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, NIC-10 Scholar Athlete, Thriving Thunder and Student of the Month nominee honors.

Personal:
Son of Ilir and Hybe Saipi. Has 2 siblings, Elliana and Jeton.