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Besnik Ilmi Hasi () (born 29 December 1971) is a Kosovo Albanians professional football coach and former Football player who is the head coach of Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht . During his playing career, he was known for his versatility as a midfielder and his strong leadership qualities on the field. Hasi spent most of his club career playing in Belgium, where he became a key figure at Anderlecht, one of the country’s most successful teams.
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, where he gained recognition for his tactical approach and ability to develop young players. Hasi has managed several clubs across different countries, including stints in Belgium, Poland, Greece, and Saudi Arabia. He was particularly successful during his tenure at Anderlecht, leading them to domestic league success and competing in European tournaments such as the Champions League and the Europa League.
Known for his strategic mindset and disciplined coaching style, Hasi continues to be involved in football management, frequently working with clubs aiming to establish themselves on the European stage.
Hasi moved to Genk in mid-1994, then to 1860 Munich where he played only seven times during the 1997–98 season. He returned to Genk establishing himself in starting lineup, winning the Belgian Title in the 1998–99 season. During his time at Genk, his family were forced to flee Kosovo to Albania during the Kosovo War.
Hasi moved to Anderlecht in May 2000 and, despite only playing 16 matches in his first season due to injury problems, helped the club retain their league title. He played 30 the following year, including five in the UEFA Champions League to add to his five of the previous season.
Groin and knee problems restricted Hasi to eleven league appearances and four UEFA Cup games in 2002–03, however, but he returned to fitness to help Anderlecht win back the Belgian crown the following season.
In the 2004–05 season, he suffered torn ligaments in his left knee and was out for three months, when he came back he was limited to just 14 starts as Anderlecht relinquished the title.
Hasi moved to Lokeren during the 2005–06 season. On 11 June 2007, he signed a two-year contract with Cercle Brugge.
On 10 March 2014, Hasi was promoted to head coach following the dismissal of John van den Brom, after Anderlecht struggled in the league, winning only three of their eight post-Christmas matches and facing the risk of missing out on the title. Under Hasi’s leadership, the club managed a strong turnaround, winning eight of their remaining eleven games, including a crucial final stretch of five consecutive victories. This remarkable run secured Anderlecht’s third consecutive Belgian Championship and reaffirmed their dominance in domestic football.
Following two and a half seasons as head coach with the club, Hasi was sacked on 26 May 2016 after losing the league title to rivals Club Brugge.
Despite facing challenges at Al-Ahli, Hasi’s managerial career in Saudi Arabia demonstrated his ability to elevate mid-table teams like Al-Raed into competitive league positions. His tactical approach and leadership played a key role in improving Al-Raed’s performances, while his time at Al-Ahli reflected the pressures and high expectations associated with managing one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent clubs.
| + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | |||
| KF Liria | 1988–89 | Second League | 3 |
| 1989–90 | 4 | ||
| NK Zagreb | 1990–91 | Second League | 1 |
| 1992–93 | Prva HNL | – | |
| Dinamo Pančevo (loan) | 1991–92 | Third League | – |
| FC Prishtina | 1991–92 | Second League | 0 |
| 1992–93 | ILK | – | |
| NK Samobor (loan) | 1993–94 | Druga HNL | – |
| Genk | 1994–95 | Second Division | 14 |
| 1995–96 | 2 | ||
| 1996–97 | First Division | 2 | |
| 1998–99 | 2 | ||
| 1999–2000 | 2 | ||
| 1860 Munich | 1997–98 | Bundesliga | 0 |
| Anderlecht | 2000–01 | First Division | 0 |
| 2001–02 | 2 | ||
| 2002–03 | 1 | ||
| 2003–04 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | 0 | ||
| Sporting Lokeren | 2005–06 | First Division | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 0 | ||
| Cercle Brugge | 2007–08 | First Division | 0 |
| + Appearances and goals by national team and year | |
| Albania | 0 |
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| 1 | |
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| 1 | |
| 0 | |
| + List of international goals scored by Besnik Hasi |
| Euro 2004 qualifying |
| Euro 2008 qualifying |
| Anderlecht | 10 March 2014 | 26 May 2016 | |
| Legia Warsaw | 4 June 2016 | 18 September 2016 | |
| Olympiacos | 8 June 2017 | 25 September 2017 | |
| Al-Raed FC | 28 July 2018 | 31 May 2021 | |
| Al-Ahli | 1 July 2021 | 5 March 2022 | |
| Mechelen | 8 November 2023 | 3 March 2025 | |
| Anderlecht | 20 March 2025 | Present | |
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