Adrian Nikçi (born 10 November 1989) is a former professional

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who played as

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. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nikçi represented Switzerland internationally.

Club career

Nikçi previously played with

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in the

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. At the end of the 2016–17 season, he was released by

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International career

While Nikçi represented Switzerland at U19 and U21 levels, he expressed his interest in playing for

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and manifested this also in celebrating a goal by making the sign of the eagle with his two hands, the eagle being the symbol of the

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* 1989 births Living people Footballers from Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina people of Albanian descent Bosnia and Herzegovina emigrants to Switzerland Swiss people of Albanian descent Association football midfielders Swiss men's footballers Switzerland under-21 international footballers FC Zürich players Hannover 96 players FC Thun players BSC Young Boys players 1. FC Nürnberg players 1. FC Union Berlin players FC Schaffhausen players Swiss Super League players Swiss Challenge League players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players Swiss expatriate footballers Swiss expatriate sportspeople in Germany Expatriate footballers in Germany {{Switzerland-footy-midfielder-stub