Shpejtim Arifi

Shpejtim Arifi (born 3 May 1979) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward or winger.

Life and career
Arifi was born in Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia. Arifi's older brother, Shqiprim (born 14 June 1976) is a politician serving as the head of the Alternative for Changes and served as mayor of Preševo in three separate stints from 2016 to 2024.

He played for FSV Oggersheim in 2008.

Arifi signed for the Iranian club Payam Khorasan at the end of the 2007–08 Iranian Pro League season. He was a regular player in 2008–09 for Payam and was one of the top scorers of the league. He moved to Persepolis in summer 2009. He appeared in 32 league matches for the club.

Honours
SSV Reutlingen
 * Oberliga Baden-Württemberg: 2005–06

Persepolis
 * Hazfi Cup: 2009–10, 2010–11

Payam
 * Azadegan League: 2007–08