Albania national youth football team

Albania national youth football team
Nickname(s) Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks)
Shqiponjat (The Eagles)
Association Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit – FSHF
(Albanian Football Association)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Various
Captain Various
Home stadium Elbasan Arena
Loro Boriçi Stadium
FIFA code ALB
First colours
Second colours
Third colours

Albania has the following national youth football teams:

The Albania national youth football team are the national under-23, under-21, under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of Albania and are controlled by the Albanian Football Association. The youth teams of Albania participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also participates in world, regional, and local international tournaments. Youth international campaigns normally begin in August and end in the following July.

The Albania national under-23 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level and is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania. The team competed in the UEFA European Under-23 Championship & Balkan Youth Championship, but after the rule change in 1975s, the event had an age limit of 21.

The Albania national under-21 football team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which is held every two years.

The Albania national under-20 football team is often cited as a feeder squad to the under-21 squad. Most of the player picked for this team became U-21 internationals. Because there is no under-20 competition at UEFA level, Albania's under-20 side generally only competes when it qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every 2 years. Qualification for this competition is achieved in view of performance at the preceding summer's UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. Albania have never played a game with the U-20 squad and the team was only formed after an invitation to play in 2009 Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy. Then they participated also in the 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, Turkey.

The Albania national under-19 football team competes at this age level in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, as well as any other under-19 international football tournaments. Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-18 tournament and at this level Albania competed with the Albania national under-18 football team, which it only plays in the friendly matches, recently against Italy on 19 May 2011, when they last played a match.

The Albania national under-17 football team competes in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-16 tournament and at this level Albania competed with the Albania national under-16 football team, which it only plays in the friendly matches.

The Albania national under-15 football team founded in 2009 competes in Youth Olympic Games.

Albania national under-21 squad

Current Squad

COACH: Albania Alban Bushi

The following players were called up for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Northern Ireland U21 on 10 November 2017.[1]

Caps and goals as of 10 November 2017

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Gentian Selmani (1998-03-09) 9 March 1998 5 0 Albania Laçi
12 1GK Elhan Kastrati (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 0 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
5 2DF Ardit Toli (1997-07-12) 12 July 1997 5 0 Greece AO Chania Kissamikos
4 2DF Shaqir Tafa (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 5 0 Italy Monopoli
3 2DF Irlian Ceka (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 5 0 Italy Sambenedettese
22 2DF Albi Doka (1997-06-26) 26 June 1997 5 0 Albania Tirana
17 2DF Bardhec Bytyqi (1997-01-08) 8 January 1997 1 0 Denmark AaB
20 2DF Arijan Qollaku (1997-02-04) 4 February 1997 0 0 Switzerland Grasshopper
7 3MF Qazim Laçi (1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 13 1 France Ajaccio
10 3MF Endri Çekiçi (Vice-captain) (1996-11-23) 23 November 1996 12 1 Croatia Dinamo Zagreb
8 3MF Keidi Bare (Captain) (1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 10 0 Spain Atlético Madrid
6 3MF Ylber Ramadani (1996-04-12) 12 April 1996 5 1 Denmark Vejle Boldklub
11 3MF Kristal Abazaj (1996-07-06) 6 July 1996 5 2 Albania Luftëtari Gjirokastër
16 3MF Ardit Krymi (1996-05-02) 2 May 1996 3 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
21 3MF Emanuele Ndoj (1996-11-20) 20 November 1996 3 0 Italy Brescia
18 3MF Agim Zeka (1998-09-06) 6 September 1998 2 0 Portugal Varzim
9 4FW Rubin Hebaj (1998-07-30) 30 July 1998 4 0 Slovenia Domžale
15 4FW Valdrin Mustafa (1998-03-11) 11 March 1998 4 0 Germany FC Kaiserslautern


Recent call-ups

Following players have been called up in the previous 12 months and are still eligible to represent Under 21 team.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mario Dajsinani (1998-12-23) 23 December 1998 0 0 Albania Erzeni Shijak v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017 PRE
GK Klevis Hasanbelli (1997-06-30) 30 June 1997 0 0 Albania Kukësi Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
GK Jorgo Muça (1998-02-18) 18 February 1998 0 0 Greece PAOK Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Leonardo Maloku (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 3 0 Italy Santarcangelo v.  Iceland, 10 November 2017 PRE
DF Enea Mihaj (1998-07-05) 5 July 1998 1 0 Greece Panetolikos v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017
DF Marlind Nuriu (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017 PRE
DF Amer Duka (1999-01-21) 21 January 1999 0 0 Albania Laçi v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017 PRE
DF Kristian Bushaj (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 0 0 Greece Panionios v.  Iceland, 4 September 2017
DF Ymer Shaba (1998-07-21) 21 July 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Elis Doksani (1998-07-05) 5 July 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Rei Nuriu (1998-10-16) 16 October 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Briland Ahmeti (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 0 0 Albania Akademia e Futbollit Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Mario Teqja (1996-05-20) 20 May 1996 0 0 Albania Erzeni Shijak Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Armenis Kukaj (1997-08-11) 11 August 1997 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Patrik Punavija (1998-04-17) 17 April 1998 0 0 Albania Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Ervis Koçi (1998-06-22) 22 June 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
DF Arlind Amidi (1997-03-15) 15 March 1997 0 0 Switzerland Balzers Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
DF Laurant Sadiki (1997-09-24) 24 September 1997 0 0 Switzerland Köniz Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
DF Idriz Voca MOV (1997-05-15) 15 May 1997 0 0 Switzerland Luzern Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Sherif Kallaku (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 1 0 Albania Laçi v.  Iceland, 10 November 2017 PRE
MF Marlon Marishta (2000-06-11) 11 June 2000 0 0 Republic of Ireland Home Farm v.  Iceland, 10 November 2017 PRE
MF Jurgen Bardhi (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 3 0 Albania Partizani Tirana v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017 PRE
MF Elvir Maloku (1996-05-14) 14 May 1996 0 0 Cyprus AEK Larnaca v.  Iceland, 4 September 2017
MF Taulant Seferi (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 1 0 Switzerland Young Boys v.  Estonia, 12 June 2017
MF Federico Zenuni (1997-01-19) 19 January 1997 0 0 Italy Viterbese Castrense v.  Estonia, 12 June 2017 PRE
MF Regi Lushkja (1996-05-17) 17 May 1996 0 0 Albania Laçi v.  Estonia, 12 June 2017 PRE
MF Marco Hoxha (1998-09-22) 22 September 1998 0 0 Italy ArzignanoChiampo Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Jurgen Vrapi (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 0 0 Albania Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Majkel Peçi (1996-08-29) 29 August 1996 0 0 Albania Korabi Peshkopi Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Rei Qilimi (1996-06-10) 10 June 1996 0 0 Albania Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Erli Çupi (1997-02-03) 3 February 1997 0 0 Albania Kukësi Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Anxhelo Mumajesi (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 0 0 Albania Kamza Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Mikel Hoxha (1997-05-24) 24 May 1997 0 0 Albania Besa Kavajë Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Albi Koldashi (1997-07-06) 6 July 1997 0 0 Albania Kukësi Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Silvio Zogaj (1997-07-25) 25 July 1997 0 0 Albania Luftëtari Gjirokastër Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Egli Kaja (1997-07-26) 26 July 1997 0 0 England AFC Wimbledon Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Endi Brahimi (1998-01-02) 2 January 1998 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Arber Basha (1998-01-13) 13 January 1998 0 0 Albania Kamza Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Alain Cano (1998-07-05) 5 July 1998 0 0 Italy Lama Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Juljan Shehu (1998-09-06) 6 September 1998 0 0 Greece Paniliakos Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Kevin Xhafa (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 0 0 Albania Akademia e Futbollit Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
MF Ardit Deliu (1997-10-26) 26 October 1997 0 0 Croatia Hajduk Split v.  Moldova, 27 March 2017
MF Nazmi Gripshi (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë v.  Moldova, 27 March 2017
MF Emir Sahiti (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 0 0 Unattached Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Fabio Sakaj (1998-02-02) 2 February 1998 0 0 Italy Racing Fondi Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Romeo Shahinas (1996-02-25) 25 February 1996 0 0 Unattached Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Amarildo Gjoka (1997-06-03) 3 June 1997 0 0 Belgium Oudenaarde Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Heroid Gjoshi (1997-05-18) 18 May 1997 0 0 Switzerland Wil Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
MF Alfred Ajdarević (1998-06-20) 20 June 1998 0 0 Sweden Örebro Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
FW Grent Halili (1998-05-24) 24 May 1998 0 0 Albania Tirana v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017 PRE
FW Fiorin Durmishaj (1996-11-14) 14 November 1996 5 1 Greece Panionios v.  Iceland, 10 October 2017INJ
FW Franc Bakalli (1997-04-15) 15 April 1997 0 0 Romania Viitorul Domnești Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
FW Marko Çema (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
FW Blerim Krasniqi (1996-07-05) 5 July 1996 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
FW Kristjan Prendi (1997-10-13) 13 October 1997 0 0 Albania Korabi Peshkopi Gathering between 14–17 May 2017
FW Gerbi Gjepali (1998-05-26) 26 May 1998 0 0 Italy Montecatini v.  Moldova, 27 March 2017
FW Olger Merkaj (1997-07-23) 23 July 1997 0 0 Italy Chieri Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
FW Arian Kabashi (1997-03-14) 14 March 1997 0 0 Sweden IF Elfsborg Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
FW Çlirim Shabani (1998-06-16) 16 June 1998 0 0 Switzerland Luzern Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 25 January 2017
  • INJ = Withdrew due to the injury.
  • MOV = Withdrew to play for Kosovo.

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[2]

Position Name
Head CoachAlbania Alban Bushi
Assistant CoachAlbania Arjan Bellaj
Goalkeeping CoachAlbania Alfred Osmani
Athletic CoachAlbania Iris Selimi
Team DoctorAlbania Erald Derveni
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Gledi Rexha
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Edison Koçi
Base materialsAlbania Roland Rarani

Albania national under-20 squad

COACH: Albania Alban Bushi

The following players were called up for the double friendly match against Azerbaijan on 21 & 26 January 2018.[3]

Caps and goals as of 14 November 2017

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Klevis Hasanbelli (1997-06-30) 30 June 1997 0 0 Albania Kukësi
1GK Jorgo Muça (1998-02-18) 18 February 1998 0 0 Greece PAOK
2DF Shaqir Tafa (Captain) (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 1 0 Italy Monopoli
2DF Leonardo Maloku (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 1 0 Italy Santarcangelo
2DF Kristian Bushaj (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 1 0 Greece Panionios
2DF Rei Nuriu (1998-10-16) 16 October 1998 1 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana
2DF David Domgjoni (1997-05-21) 21 May 1997 0 0 Kosovo Liria Prizren
2DF Ymer Shaba (1998-07-21) 21 July 1998 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana
2DF Arbnor Mucolli (1999-09-15) 15 September 1999 0 0 Denmark Vejle Boldklub
3MF Arber Basha (1998-01-13) 13 January 1998 1 0 Albania Kamza
3MF Nazmi Gripshi (1997-07-05) 5 July 1997 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë
3MF Fabio Sakaj (1998-02-02) 2 February 1998 0 0 Italy Racing Fondi
3MF Anxhelo Mumajesi (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 0 0 Albania Kamza
3MF Xhonatan Lajthia (1999-02-01) 1 February 1999 0 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
3MF Glejdis Ndraxhi (1998-05-08) 8 May 1998 0 0 Germany SV Arminia Hannover
3MF Dionis Çikani (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999 0 0 Spain Torre Levante
3MF Brajan Tola (1997-07-09) 9 July 1997 0 0 Albania Korabi Peshkopi
3MF Belajdi Pusi (1998-01-23) 23 January 1998 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Klevis Përkeqi (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 0 0 Albania Partizani Tirana
3MF Kevin Cela (1998-05-20) 20 May 1998 0 0 Greece Xanthi
3MF Erjon Dragoj (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 0 0 Albania Laçi
3MF Erisildo Smaci (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998 0 0 Albania Laçi

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Albania U20 squad within the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mario Dajsinani (1998-12-23) 23 December 1998 1 0 Albania Erzeni Shijak v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
GK Angelo Tafa (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 1 0 Greece AEK Athens v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
GK Gentian Selmani (1998-03-09) 9 March 1998 0 0 Albania Laçi v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017 PRE
DF Irlian Ceka (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 1 0 Italy Sambenedettese v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
DF Amer Duka (1999-01-21) 21 January 1999 1 0 Albania Laçi v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
DF Ded Bushi (1998-10-02) 2 October 1998 1 0 Albania Laçi v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Agim Zeka (1998-09-06) 6 September 1998 1 0 Portugal Varzim v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Emir Sahiti (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 1 0 Unattached v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Agon Mucolli (1998-09-26) 26 September 1998 1 0 Denmark Vejle Boldklub v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Marco Hoxha (1998-09-22) 22 September 1998 1 0 Italy ArzignanoChiampo v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Marlon Marishta (2000-06-11) 11 June 2000 1 0 Republic of Ireland Home Farm v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
MF Sherif Kallaku (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 0 0 Albania Laçi v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017 PRE
MF Aleksandro Zaimaj (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998 0 0 Greece PAE Kerkyra v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017 PRE
FW Valdrin Mustafa (1998-03-11) 11 March 1998 1 0 Germany FC Kaiserslautern v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
FW Rubin Hebaj (1998-07-30) 30 July 1998 1 0 Slovenia Domžale v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
FW Armend Aslani (1998-06-23) 23 June 1998 1 0 Denmark Akademisk Boldklub v.  Georgia, 14 November 2017
Notes
  • INJ Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE Preliminary squad / standby
  • RET Retired from international football
  • SUS Suspended from national team

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[4]

Position Name
Head CoachAlbania Alban Bushi
Assistant CoachAlbania Arjan Bellaj
Goalkeeping CoachAlbania Alfred Osmani
Athletic CoachAlbania Iris Selimi
Team DoctorAlbania Erald Derveni
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Gledi Rexha
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Edison Koçi
Base materialsAlbania Roland Rarani

Albania national under-19 squad

Current Squad

COACH: Albania Erjon Bogdani

The following players were called up to participate in the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification from 4–10 October 2017.[5]

Caps and goals as of 10 October 2017

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Pano Qirko (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999 3 0 Albania Flamurtari Vlorë
12 1GK Angelo Tafa (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 1 0 Greece AEK Athens
15 2DF Marash Kumbulla (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 3 0 Italy Hellas Verona
3 2DF Sadik Cela (1999-03-31) 31 March 1999 3 0 Greece Panlefkadios
5 2DF Kleto Gjura (1999-01-01) 1 January 1999 3 0 Italy Alessandria
4 2DF Stefan Abara (1999-08-04) 4 August 1999 2 0 Greece Olympiacos
2 2DF Marjan Gurini (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999 1 0 Italy Rezzato
14 2DF Kristian Bushaj (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 0 0 Greece Panionios
13 2DF Enes Isufi (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
19 3MF Kleandro Lleshi (1999-10-09) 9 October 1999 6 0 Spain Leganés B
11 3MF Elvi Berisha (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 4 0 Spain Leganés B
6 3MF Rezart Rama (Captain) (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 3 0 Greece Olympiacos
7 3MF Armand Rada (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 3 0 Italy Internazionale
20 3MF Rimal Haxhiu (1999-03-04) 4 March 1999 3 0 Albania Partizani Tirana
8 3MF Erald Lakti (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000 2 0 Italy Fiorentina
17 3MF Andreas Gkertsos (2000-02-09) 9 February 2000 2 0 Italy Udinese
16 3MF Alessio Hysaj (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 0 0 Italy Mattera
9 4FW Klajdi Burba (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 3 1 Norway Viking
10 4FW Isuf Myrteza (1999-01-21) 21 January 1999 3 0 Italy Legnano
18 4FW Michelangelo Metolli (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 2 0 Italy Arezzo

Recent call-ups

Following are listed players called up in the previous 12 months that are still eligible to represent Under 19 team.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Arlis Shala (2000-07-26) 26 July 2000 0 0 Albania Teuta Durrës 2018 UEFA Euro U-19 Q., 3 October 2017 PRE
GK Marco Alia (2000-04-26) 26 April 2000 0 0 Italy Lazio v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
GK Ferat Jusufi (1999-02-03) 3 February 1999 0 0 Italy Roccella v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
DF Franz Pjetri (2000-04-21) 21 April 2000 0 0 Italy Udinese 2018 UEFA Euro U-19 Q., 3 October 2017 PRE
DF Masimiliano Doda (2000-11-17) 17 November 2000 0 0 Italy Sampdoria 2018 UEFA Euro U-19 Q., 3 October 2017 PRE
DF Sehadin Arapi (1999-01-03) 3 January 1999 0 0 Italy Matelica v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
DF Dario Isaraj (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 0 0 Greece Kallithea v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
DF Amer Duka (1999-01-21) 21 January 1999 1 0 Albania Akademia e Futbollit Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
DF Igli Doko (1999-01-18) 18 January 1999 0 0 Greece Panathinaikos Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
DF Klisman Cake (1999-05-02) 2 May 1999 0 0 Albania Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
DF Franci Lala (1999-07-11) 11 July 1999 0 0 Albania Partizani Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
DF Senad Hysenaj (2000-10-17) 17 October 2000 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
DF Kevin Deda (1999-06-23) 23 June 1999 0 0 Unattached v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
MF Fabian Blakçori (2000-04-27) 27 April 2000 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana 2018 UEFA Euro U-19 Q., 3 October 2017 PRE
MF Kristian Koçi (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 0 0 Italy Gubbio v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
MF Marlon Marishta (2000-06-11) 11 June 2000 0 0 Republic of Ireland Home Farm v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
MF Denis Xhuveli 0 0 v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
MF Xhonatan Lajthia (1999-02-01) 1 February 1999 3 0 Albania Teuta Durrës Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Sokol Ymeraj (1999-03-13) 13 March 1999 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Dean Liço (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 0 0 Spain Leganés B Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Dionis Çikani (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999 0 0 Spain Torre Levante Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Dorian Zhuri (2000-10-09) 9 October 2000 0 0 France Toulouse Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Leonardo Nallbani (1999-06-17) 17 June 1999 0 0 France Nancy Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Jon Mersinaj (1999-02-08) 8 February 1999 0 0 Croatia Lokomotiva Zagreb Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
MF Shaban Gashi (1999-03-18) 18 March 1999 0 0 Italy Abano v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
MF Xheme Sufaj (2000-06-15) 15 June 2000 0 0 Germany SSV Ulm 1846 v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
FW Mario Dervishi (1999-09-11) 11 September 1999 0 0 Italy Cagliari 2018 UEFA Euro U-19 Q., 3 October 2017 PRE
FW Redon Mihana (1999-06-28) 28 June 1999 0 0 Albania Apolonia Fier v.  Georgia, 1 September 2017
FW Kejdi Balla (1999-07-30) 30 July 1999 0 0 Albania Luftëtari Gjirokastër v.  Georgia, 30 August 2017
FW Ronaldo Zenuni (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 0 0 Albania Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
FW Endi Pistolja (1999-07-22) 22 July 1999 0 0 Albania Teuta Durrës Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 30 April 2017
FW Ismet Sinani (1999-05-31) 31 May 1999 0 0 Italy Milan v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
FW Progon Maloku (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 0 0 Italy Lazio v.  Romania, 3 March 2017
  • PRE = Preliminary squad.

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[6]

Position Name
Head Coach Albania Erjon Bogdani
Assistant Coach Italy Pietro Matafora
Goalkeeping Coach Albania Artur Lekbello
Team Doctor Albania Xhaferr Koci
Physiotherapists Albania Indrit Shkrela

Albania national under-18 squad

The following players were named in the last squad for the friendly match against Italy on 19 May 2011 (When they last played a match).

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Arianit Lazraj (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 18) 1 0 Switzerland St. Gallen
1GK Mikel Kaloshi (Played for the U19s) (1993-06-16)16 June 1993 (aged 17) 1 0 Albania Lushnja
2DF Shkodran Nuredini (Played for the U21s) (1993-02-21)21 February 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Switzerland Zürich
2DF Altin Abazaj (Played for the U19s) (1993-08-18)18 August 1993 (aged 17) 1 0 Albania Teuta Durres
2DF Harallamb Qaqi (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-09-17)17 September 1993 (aged 17) 2 0 Greece AEK Athens
2DF Mërgim Bajraktari (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-27)27 May 1993 (aged 17) 2 0 Switzerland Thun
2DF Bruno Dita (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-02-18)18 February 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana
3MF Dorian Kërçiku (Played for the U21s) (1993-08-30)30 August 1993 (aged 17) 2 0 Albania Tirana
3MF Teki Premci (1993-03-23)23 March 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Unattached
3MF Mateos Toçi (Played for the U19s) (1993-05-16)16 May 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Albania Elbasani
3MF Alfred Deliallisi (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 18) 1 0 Albania Teuta Durres
3MF Bekim Dema (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkoder
3MF Amir Tafa (Played for the U19s) (1993-03-03)3 March 1993 (aged 18) 2 1 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
4FW Arbër Çyrbja (Played for the U21s) (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 17) 2 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
4FW Sidrit Guri (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-10-23)23 October 1993 (aged 17) 2 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkoder
4FW Fabio Hoxha (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 18) 2 0 Italy Inter
4FW Mateo Hasa (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-23)23 May 1993 (aged 17) 1 0 Albania Besa Kavaje
4FW Enio Petro (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-08-01)1 August 1993 (aged 17) 1 0 Albania Teuta Durrës

Players in italics have played internationally at a higher level.

Albania national under-17 squad

Current squad

COACH: Bosnia and Herzegovina Džemal Mustedanagić

The following players were called up to participate in the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification from 19–25 October 2017.[7]

Caps and goals as of 25 October 2017.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Livio Malaj (2001-05-25) 25 May 2001 3 0 Greece Olympiacos
12 1GK Simone Peqini (2001-08-08) 8 August 2001 1 0 Italy Bologna
15 2DF Klajdi Pici (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 3 0 Italy Cagliari
6 2DF Egzon Shima (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 3 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
5 2DF Nikolas Smajlaj (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 2 0 Italy Fiorentina
4 2DF Kristi Malo (2001-04-28) 28 April 2001 2 0 Albania Tirana
14 3MF Blerind Morina (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 3 0 Belgium Oostende
17 3MF Atdhe Mazari (2001-06-02) 2 June 2001 3 0 Republic of Macedonia Pelister
3 3MF Endri Murati (2001-11-15) 15 November 2001 2 0 Albania Internacional Tirana
16 3MF Astrit Rama (2001-05-29) 29 May 2001 2 1 Greece Olympiacos
19 3MF Elmando Gjini (2002-08-28) 28 August 2002 2 0 Sweden IF Brommapojkarna
7 3MF Galip Arapi (2001-01-20) 20 January 2001 2 0 Italy Empoli
13 3MF Ledio Beqja (2001-06-18) 18 June 2001 1 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
18 3MF Rei Pecani (2002-05-08) 8 May 2002 1 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë
9 4FW Emiliano Bullari (Captain) (2001-04-06) 6 April 2001 4 2 Greece Olympiacos
8 4FW Kleis Bozhanaj (2001-03-01) 1 March 2001 3 3 Italy Empoli
10 4FW Brijan Ibrahimi (2001-09-22) 22 September 2001 3 0 Italy Chievo
20 4FW Kevin Haveri (2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 2 0 Albania Akademia Shkodër
2 4FW Kledis Hida (2001-03-26) 26 March 2001 1 0 Albania Pepa
11 4FW Eralt Kuqi (2001-06-18) 18 June 2001 1 0 Albania Shkëndija Durrës

Recent call-ups

Following are listed players called up in the previous 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Fatmir Ceka (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 0 0 Bulgaria CSKA Sofia 2018 UEFA Euro U-17 Q., 18 October 2017 PRE
GK Igli Harja (2001-02-06) 6 February 2001 0 0 Albania Elbasani Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
GK Nicolò Abazi 2001 0 0 Italy Borgomanero Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
GK Marvin Kodra (2001-05-26) 26 May 2001 0 0 Albania Tirana  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
GK Entoni Shkoza (2001-09-02) 2 September 2001 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër  Cyprus, 30 April 2017 PRE
GK Vokli Laroshi (2001-08-06) 6 August 2001 0 0 Albania Shkëndija Durrës Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
DF Aleksandro Sadikai (2001-11-15) 15 November 2001 0 0 Greece Panathinaikos 2018 UEFA Euro U-17 Q., 18 October 2017 PRE
DF Enea Rexhepi (2001-07-13) 13 July 2001 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
DF Artan Jazxhi (2001-07-06) 6 July 2001 0 0 Albania Shkëndija Durrës  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
DF Korab Zekaj (2001-01-20) 20 January 2001 0 0 Netherlands Zoetermeer  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
DF Niko Lucaj (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
DF Endri Metaj (2001-06-03) 3 June 2001 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
DF Erando Murataj 0 0 Italy Frosinone Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
DF Alban Cejku (2001-07-23) 23 July 2001 0 0 Albania Tirana  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
DF Eljan Mehmetaj (2001-09-08) 8 September 2001 0 0 Albania Bylis Ballsh  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
DF Erjol Krymi 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër  Cyprus, 30 April 2017 PRE
DF Orgest Bajraktari (2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
DF Ilia Petani 0 0 Greece Athlitiki Enosi Larissa Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
DF Albert Ndreca 0 0 Greece Panionios Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
DF Armando Broja (2001-09-10) 10 September 2001 0 0 England Chelsea Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
MF Samuel Asllani (2001-10-25) 25 October 2001 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër 2018 UEFA Euro U-17 Q., 18 October 2017 PRE
MF Andi Koshi (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001 0 0 Netherlands PSV Eindhoven 2018 UEFA Euro U-17 Q., 16 October 2017 INJ
MF Iris Rabija (2001-08-11) 11 August 2001 0 0 Italy Piacenza  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
MF Cristian Shiba (2001-01-31) 31 January 2001 0 0 Italy Sassuolo  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
MF Jorgo Qeleshi (2001-03-16) 16 March 2001 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
MF Marin Abazaj (2001-03-31) 31 March 2001 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
MF Arinaldo Rrapaj (2001-08-09) 9 August 2001 0 0 Albania Flamurtari Vlorë  Turkmenistan, 7 September 2017
MF Rejdison Gjurkaj (2001-06-07) 7 June 2001 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
MF Kevin Dauti (2001-03-24) 24 March 2001 0 0 Italy Ascoli Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
MF Ergin Mizha 0 0 Greece AEL Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
MF Mark Vata 0 0 Belgium Eendracht Aalst Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
MF Valentin Zalla 0 0 Germany Heidkoppel Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
MF Andrea Doda (2001-05-04) 4 May 2001 0 0 Italy Siena  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
MF Klajdi Muho (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 0 0 Italy Empoli  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
MF Vittorio Mehmetaj 2001 0 0 Italy Pro Piacenza  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
MF Anis Mehmeti (2001-01-09) 9 January 2001 0 0 England Norwich City  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
MF Gerardo Ballaj (2001-10-23) 23 October 2001 0 0 Albania Flamurtari Vlorë Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
MF Denis Mehmetaj 2001 0 0 Italy Seregno/Savona Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
MF Redi Kasa (2001-09-01) 1 September 2001 0 0 Italy Parma Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
MF Visar Fikaj 0 0 Greece Aris Thessaloniki Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
FW Kerjol Dervishaj (2002-01-20) 20 January 2002 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë 2018 UEFA Euro U-17 Q., 18 October 2017 PRE
FW Albin Sahiti 0 0 Germany VfB Eppingen Gathering in Elbasan, Albania, 28 June 2017
FW Rigers Xhahysa (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 0 0 Albania Veleçiku Koplik  Cyprus, 30 April 2017
FW Fabian Gashi 0 0 Italy Sanremese  Cyprus, 30 April 2017 PRE
FW Deivi Balla (2001-06-09) 9 June 2001 0 0 Albania Dinamo Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
FW Kejdi Lesaj 0 0 Greece Olymp. Tayro Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 18 February 2017
  • PRE = Preliminary squad.
  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury.

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[8]

Position Name
Head CoachBosnia and Herzegovina Džemal Mustedanagić
Assistant CoachAlbania Elvin Beqiri
Goalkeeping CoachAlbania Dritan Kristidhi
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Adriatik Shahini
Team DoctorAlbania Theodhor Mile

Albania national under-16 squad

Current squad

COACH: Bosnia and Herzegovina Džemal Mustedanagić

The following players participated in the 2017 Mercedez Benz Aegean Cup International Youth Tournament in Turkey.[9][10]

Caps and goals as of 23 November 2017.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Fatmir Ceka (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 2 0 Bulgaria CSKA Sofia
12 1GK Marco Molla (2002-06-19) 19 June 2002 0 0 Italy Prato
5 2DF Nikolas Smajlaj (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 2 0 Italy Fiorentina
3 2DF Matteo Kacmoli 2002 2 0 Italy Faenza
4 2DF Elio Zalli 2003 2 0 Italy Internazionale
13 2DF Anxhelo Duka (2002-03-06) 6 March 2002 1 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
2 2DF Marvin Salliu (2002-04-03) 3 April 2002 1 1 Albania Durrësi 04
15 2DF Albert Ndreca 1 0 Greece Panionios
6 3MF Elmando Gjini (2002-08-28) 28 August 2002 2 0 Sweden IF Brommapojkarna
7 3MF Kristian Gjini 2002 2 0 Italy Empoli
17 3MF Kristian Paloku 2 0
18 3MF David Arkaxhiu 2 0 Italy Chisola
8 3MF Rei Pecani (2002-05-08) 8 May 2002 2 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë
11 3MF Mark Vata 1 0 Belgium Eendracht Aalst
3MF Jetmir Ameti (2002-02-22) 22 February 2002 0 0 Germany Hertha BSC
14 4FW Kerjol Dervishaj (2002-01-20) 20 January 2002 2 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë
9 4FW Kristian Asllani 2002 2 0 Italy Empoli
10 4FW Andrea Gjeçi 2 0
16 4FW Rinor Kqiku 0 0

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[11]

Position Name
Head CoachBosnia and Herzegovina Džemal Mustedanagić
Assistant CoachAlbania Elvin Beqiri
Goalkeeping CoachAlbania Dritan Kristidhi
PhysiotherapistsAlbania Adriatik Shahini
Team DoctorAlbania Theodhor Mile

Albania national under-15 squad

COACH: Albania Eqerem Memushi

The following players were called up for the double friendly matches against Montenegro U15 on 28 & 30 September 2017.[12]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Brajan Marku (2003-02-19) 19 February 2003 0 0 Albania Akademia e Futbollit
1GK Redon Gega (2003-06-15) 15 June 2003 0 0 Albania Pepa
2DF Julian Sinaj (2003-03-22) 22 March 2003 0 0 Albania Flamurtari Vlorë
2DF Andri Xhafa (2003-05-02) 2 May 2003 0 0 Albania Akademia e Futbollit
2DF Ramazan Alla (2003-07-26) 26 July 2003 0 0 Albania Tirana
2DF Frenki Shahaj (2003-03-09) 9 March 2003 0 0 Albania A.F Dinamo
2DF Arber Pengu (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 0 0 Albania Pogradeci
2DF Elsamed Burgaj (2003-09-06) 6 September 2003 0 0 Albania Lapraka
2DF Admir Murati (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana
3MF Brajan Katroshi (2003-01-04) 4 January 2003 0 0 Albania Partizani Tirana
3MF Albi Shpuza (2003-02-12) 12 February 2003 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Frenki Koduzi (2003-03-31) 31 March 2003 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana
3MF Renato Toska (2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 0 0 Albania Fieri
3MF Andrea Lila (2003-08-14) 14 August 2003 0 0 Albania Besa Kavajë
3MF Henri Xhixha (2003-02-16) 16 February 2003 0 0 Albania A.F Dinamo
3MF Eugen Sula (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 0 0 Albania A.F Dinamo
3MF Ersiad Matmuja (2003-01-09) 9 January 2003 0 0 Albania A.F Dinamo
3MF Ardian Muriqi (2003-02-11) 11 February 2003 0 0 Kosovo Besa Pejë
4FW Alvi Mezani (2003-01-06) 6 January 2003 0 0 Albania Apolonia Fier
4FW Endri Qehaja (2003-01-26) 26 January 2003 0 0 Albania Teuta Durrës
4FW Rejan Alivoda (2003-06-06) 6 June 2003 0 0 Albania Shkodra
4FW Endri Çela 0 0 Albania
4FW Melsi Cereni (2003-01-26) 26 January 2003 0 0 Albania Tirana

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mario Mara (2002-01-29) 29 January 2002 0 0 Albania Internacional Tirana Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
DF Erjon Qyra (2003-04-18) 18 April 2003 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
DF Luis Lera (2003-06-16) 16 June 2003 0 0 Albania Shkodra Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
DF Ensi Shyli (2003-07-23) 23 July 2003 0 0 Albania Gramshi Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
MF Gjergji Kote (2004-08-20) 20 August 2004 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
FW Kevin Hysolli (2003-06-04) 4 June 2003 0 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017
FW Nino Dhrami 0 0 Albania Gathering, 13 May 2017

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff:[13]

Position Name
Head CoachAlbania Eqerem Memushaj
Assistant CoachAlbania Ardi Bozhani
Goalkeeping Coach Albania Adrian Balla
Team Doctor Albania Besmir Bulku
Physiotherapists Albania Mishel Topalli

See also

References

  1. ↑ "U-21, Bushi ne konference per shtyp" (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 6 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Kombëtarja U-21 (Albania national under-21 team) FSHF.org
  3. ↑ "KOMBËTARJA U-20, DY NDESHJE MIQËSORE ME AZERBAJXHANIN, TRAJNERI ALBAN BUSHI SHPALL LISTËN!" [U-20 NATIONAL TEAM, TWO FRIENDLIES WITH AZERBAIJAN, COACH ALBAN BUSHI ANNOUNCES THE LIST!] (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Kombëtarja U-21 (Albania national under-21 team) FSHF.org
  5. ↑ "FOTO/ Kualifikueset e Kampionatit Europian, Erjon Bogdani publikon listën e kombëtares U-19". panorama.com.al (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  6. ↑ Kombëtarja U-19 (Albania national under-19 team) FSHF.org
  7. ↑ U-17, trajneri Mustedanagic shpall listën për turneun zyrtar të UEFA-s FSHF.org
  8. ↑ Kombëtarja U-17 (Albania national under-17 team) FSHF.org
  9. ↑ "TURKEY ALBANIA - National Team Matches Details" (in Turkish). TFF.org. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  10. ↑ "Shqipëria U-16 humbet ndaj përfaqësueses së Kosovës" [Albania U-16 loses to Kosovo's representatives] (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  11. ↑ Kombëtarja U-17 (Albania national under-17 team) FSHF.org
  12. ↑ "KOMBËTARJA U-15 NIS GRUMBULLIMIN, TRAJNERI MEMUSHAJ: KAMPIONATI, NJË FURNIZUES I MIRË" [NATIONAL U-15 TEAM BEGINS THE GATHERING, COACH MEMUSHAJ: THE NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP, A GOOD SUPPLIER] (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  13. ↑ Kombëtarja U-15 (Albania national under-15 team) FSHF.org
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