First Team Squad
Player profile and performance records.
Valon Behrami (Midfielder)
Valon Behrami
Kosovka MitrovikaPosition: Midfielder
Born: 19th Apr 1985 (Kosovka Mitrovika)
Signed: 23rd Jul 2008 (£5,000,000)
Contract: 5 years
Previous Club: Lazio
KUMB Awards: Best Signing 2008/09; Most Missed (runner up) 2010/11.
Alan Curbishley's signings had been mostly experienced players in the 2007/08 season and Behrami's arrival in July 2008 indicated a (welcome) sea-change in transfer policy.
Just 23 when moving to London, Behrami was already a veteran of Serie A, Champions League and international finals (Euro 08).
Highly rated and with the ability to play on either wing or at right-back, the pacy and oft-flamboyant Swiss international promises much.
Valon Behrami is yet play any matches this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Newcastle United
0-5: Wednesday, 5th January(Replaced Kovac, 46 mins) Comments to follow.
Blackburn Rovers
1-1: Saturday, 18th DecemberDid not play.
Wigan Athletic
3-1: Saturday, 27th NovemberLots of running box to box. Took his goal nicely.
Birmingham City
2-2: Saturday, 6th NovemberComments to follow.
Arsenal
0-1: Saturday, 30th OctoberAnother who worked hard but his energy levels seemed to drop in the second half.
Stoke City
3-1: Wednesday, 27th October(Replaced Barrera, 69 mins) Not afraid to run at players – something that had been lacking in the period prior to his introduction.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1-1: Saturday, 16th OctoberDid not play.
Stoke City
1-1: Saturday, 18th SeptemberPut himself about without causing too much aggro to Stoke. Took a few knocks and gave a bit back, just never looked capable of doing anything to hurt the Stoke backline. Hopefully we'll see him back to his best as he regains match fitness.
Chelsea
1-3: Saturday, 11th SeptemberBusy enough but could have picked up a caution for a number of niggly fouls on Cole.
Fulham
2-3: Monday, 3rd MayLots of running. None of it, as far as I can recall, dressed as a nun.
Wigan Athletic
3-2: Saturday, 24th AprilClocked up a few more miles on his quest to circumnavigate the planet in a single season.
Liverpool
0-3: Monday, 19th AprilComments to follow.
Sunderland
1-0: Saturday, 10th AprilRan and ran and ran. Sponsors' MOTM and, whilst I can see why, I'll stick with Noble for ours. I'm sure Behrami will cope with the disappointment.
Stoke City
0-1: Saturday, 27th MarchAnother disappointing display, and another who appears to have lost the ability to consistently pass accurately.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1-3: Tuesday, 23rd MarchWorked his socks off and although he didn’t create all that much, his break-up play was utterly essential to save the result being even more embarrassing.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1-3: Tuesday, 23rd MarchLots of running for absolutely zero end product - as has been the case too often in recent weeks.
Arsenal
0-2: Saturday, 20th MarchComments to follow.
Chelsea
1-4: Saturday, 13th MarchComments to follow.
Bolton Wanderers
1-2: Saturday, 6th MarchPressed into service as emergency right-back which put the brakes on his running.
Manchester United
0-3: Tuesday, 23rd FebruaryWorked his socks off as usual but ultimately left frustrated.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 21st FebruaryTook the goal well and put in a decent shift in midfield – unlucky not to have got a first-half hat-trick.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 21st FebruaryGreat goal, could have had two if not for an amazing save from Myhill.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 21st FebruaryTook the goal well and put in a decent shift in midfield – unlucky not to have got a first-half hat-trick.
Birmingham City
2-0: Wednesday, 10th FebruaryPut another few miles on the milometer and played his part in the second goal.
Burnley
1-2: Saturday, 6th FebruaryCovered every inch of grass in his normal small yappy dog style, but with marginally less effect than normal. Faultless effort as usual mind.
Blackburn Rovers
0-0: Saturday, 30th JanuaryNot one of his better afternoons but still put in a fair bit of running.
Portsmouth
1-1: Tuesday, 26th JanuaryComments to follow.
Aston Villa
0-0: Sunday, 17th JanuaryComments to follow.
Arsenal
1-2: Sunday, 3rd JanuaryComments to follow.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-2: Monday, 28th DecemberComments to follow.
Portsmouth
2-0: Saturday, 26th December(Replaced Diamanti, 72 minutes) Comments to follow.
Hull City
3-3: Saturday, 21st NovemberComments to follow.
Everton
1-2: Sunday, 8th NovemberComments to follow.
Aston Villa
2-1: Wednesday, 4th NovemberGot through another seven miles or so tonight. Looks nearer full fitness.
Sunderland
2-2: Saturday, 31st OctoberGot through a few more miles but was having to do a lot of chasing in the second half.
Arsenal
2-2: Sunday, 25th OctoberDid some useful harrying round but still looks about a yard off the pace.
Stoke City
1-2: Saturday, 17th OctoberComments to follow.
Fulham
2-2: Sunday, 4th October(Replaced Parker, 72 mins) Decent 25 minutes or so. Hope his injury problems are behind him.
Liverpool
2-3: Saturday, 19th SeptemberWas just beginning to show what we missed for much of last season when ping out went his back.
Wigan Athletic
0-1: Saturday, 12th September(Replaced Kovac, 63 mins) Good to see him back. Too early to tell maybe but hopefully the long layoff won’t have affected him too much.
Bolton Wanderers
1-2: Saturday, 21st FebruarySpector did not need the kind of protection usually provided for Neill. Fairly quiet game and did not look like he had fully recovered from his injury.
Manchester City
1-0: Saturday, 21st FebruaryWill be missed. Get well soon sir.
Manchester United
0-1: Sunday, 8th FebruaryAnother all-action performance who provided excellent cover for Neill. The danger of Ronaldo meant he could make few forages upfield.
Manchester United
0-1: Sunday, 8th FebruaryA master class in how to deal with Ronaldo, who was reduced to petulantly moaning at anyone within 20 yards. Neill owes him a pint.
Arsenal
0-0: Saturday, 31st JanuaryAnother excellent 90 minutes from Pep – he never once let the home midfield settle. On the receiving end of some early “treatment” from the opposition, each foul met with the same phlegmatic and laid-back response as he simply picked himself up and got on with it. Did a fine job helping the skipper out on the right as well.
Arsenal
0-0: Saturday, 31st JanuaryAnother excellent 90 minutes from Pep – he never once let the home midfield settle. On the receiving end of some early “treatment” from the opposition, each foul met with the same phlegmatic and laid-back response as he simply picked himself up and got on with it. Did a fine job helping the skipper out on the right as well.
Arsenal
0-0: Saturday, 31st JanuarySpent most of the match covering for Neill and therefore made very few offensive breaks. One of the most important players in the side at the moment.
Hull City
2-0: Wednesday, 28th JanuaryHunted down the Hull midfielders whenever they had the ball. Another very impressive performance by this workaholic.
Hartlepool United
2-0: Saturday, 24th JanuaryAnother all action performance from this extremely hard-working player. Was always a threat going forward and still found the time to protect Faubert.
Fulham
3-1: Sunday, 18th JanuaryAnother all action performance from a highly valued member of the team. He only just failed to close-down Konchesky for Fulham's goal.
Newcastle United
2-2: Saturday, 10th JanuaryNot quite as effective as of late and he went to sleep for their first goal.
Stoke City
2-1: Sunday, 28th DecemberTireless. Didn’t stop running all day.
Stoke City
2-1: Sunday, 28th DecemberTireless. Didn’t stop running all day.
Portsmouth
0-0: Saturday, 15th NovemberGot some good bursts in and his runs often ended up with us gaining free-kicks in decent positions. If only we could make more of them count.
Portsmouth
0-0: Saturday, 15th NovemberGot some good bursts in and his runs often ended up with us gaining free-kicks in decent positions. If only we could make more of them count.
Bolton Wanderers
1-3: Sunday, 5th OctoberMust have had a frustrating day – got through loads of work but came away with nothing to show from it.
Fulham
2-1: Sunday, 28th SeptemberWith both he and Faubert now seemingly in the right positions he is now beginning to show more influence.
Newcastle United
3-1: Saturday, 20th SeptemberPut some decent crosses in, but didn't really seem involved.
Newcastle United
3-1: Saturday, 20th SeptemberA lot of hard work – much of it un-noticed by most.
West Bromwich Albion
2-3: Saturday, 13th SeptemberFairly anonymous, which wasdisappointing given that he wouldhave been uot to impress having been restored to his preferred wide midfield role.
Blackburn Rovers
4-1: Saturday, 30th AugustWorked hard throughout and his perseverance deservedly paid off with the assist for the final goal of the day.
Blackburn Rovers
4-1: Saturday, 30th AugustMuch better in midfield, he found time and space to get round the bak a lot, something that contributed to the last goal.
Macclesfield Town
4-1: Wednesday, 27th AugustTenacious - but Faubert looked much better at right back.
Manchester City
0-3: Sunday, 24th AugustNot a right back for me. Given a rough time by Petrov.
Manchester City
0-3: Sunday, 24th AugustBoth he and Neill were taunted by the City wingers. Time after time crosses flew into the box unhindered.
Wigan Athletic
2-1: Saturday, 16th AugustLooked good going forward but our defending deep policy curtailed his forages forward.
Wigan Athletic
2-1: Saturday, 16th AugustLooked good going forward but our defending deep policy curtailed his forages forward.
Wigan Athletic
2-1: Saturday, 16th AugustLooked good going forward but our defending deep policy curtailed his forages forward.
Wigan Athletic
2-1: Saturday, 16th AugustImpressive debut. Linked up well with Faubert down the right hand side. A few mistakes in second half, but generally played well.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.
Valon Behrami did not play for West Ham during this season.