Rey Manaj Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Siblings, Girlfriend, Career, Stats

Rey Aldo Manaj also knows as Rey Manaj is a skilled professional footballer and striker, recognised for his sharp finishing and physical edge in competitive leagues across Europe and now the UAE Pro League.

Profile

• Full Name: Rey Aldo Manaj
• Stage Name: Rey Manaj
• Born: February 24, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Lushnjë, Albania
• Nationality: Albanian
• Occupation: Professional Footballer
• Height: 6’0″
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Manaj
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Rey Manaj is a skilled professional footballer and striker. He was born on February 24, 1997, in Lushnjë, Albania.

Raised by Mr. and Mrs. Manaj in a close family setting alongside his brother, he showed early promise in the sport before the household relocated to Italy around age four for better prospects.

Career

Rey Manaj began his senior path with Cremonese in 2014 after progressing through Italian youth systems, including a loan to Sampdoria’s under-19s where he impressed with long-range strikes.

A move to Inter Milan in 2015 led to loans at Cagliari—scoring seven goals in Serie B promotion—and Pescara in Serie A, honing his top-flight skills.

He joined Albacete in 2018 for Segunda División experience, netting 16 goals over 18 months, before a €700,000 transfer to Barcelona B in 2020, where he became the first Albanian called up to the senior squad.

Further loans to Spezia and Watford followed, with eight goals in 35 Championship appearances for the latter.

In 2023, he signed with Sivasspor, tallying 34 goals across two seasons despite relegation, prompting a €2 million shift to Sharjah FC in July 2025 on a two-year deal.

Internationally, he debuted for Albania in 2015, earning 45 caps and 11 goals by late 2025, including the historic winner against Serbia in October and captaining qualifiers.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @reymanaj
• Facebook Handle: Rey Manaj

Personal Life

Rey Manaj, 28, is a skilled professional footballer and striker. At 6’0″, he has navigated a series of relationships that stayed largely out of the spotlight, including a long-term one with Italian Kristina that ended before 2024, followed by a brief romance with an unnamed partner introduced on social media in July 2024 but since concluded.

Net Worth

Rey Manaj, is a skilled professional footballer and striker. His net worth is estimated between $1 million to $5 million USD, mainly from club transfers like his Barcelona B deal, salaries across Serie A and beyond, and international bonuses.