Ismet Nderim Sinani (born 31 May 1999) is a Kosovan

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who plays as a

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for

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club Clodiense. He also represented Albania internationally at youth level before switching his allegiance to Kosovo.

Early life

Sinani was born in Belluno, Italy to Kosovo Albanian parents from Celine. He holds Kosovan,

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and

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passports. From an early age he dreamed of being a football player, and in just a few years he went from the fields of Belluno to Milan. At 16, he signed his first professional contract for three years and then renewed it for three more until 2021. He relaunched a
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to return after just one season in the professional ranks at

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Club career

AC Milan

In 2013, Sinani joined the youth team of

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and he played for their under-19 squad, beginning in the 2015–16 season.

Loan to Juve Stabia

On 31 August 2018, Sinani joined

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side

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, on a season-long loan. On 30 September 2018, he made his debut in a 1–3 away win against Paganese after coming on as a substitute at 77th minute in place of Salvatore Elia.

Loan to Sicula Leonzio

At the start of the 2019–20 season, Sinani was loaned out to

side

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with an option to make the deal permanent. IS2021

Virtus Verona

After two seasons in

, in June 2022 Sinani returned to

. On 27 January 2023, Sinani's contract with Virtus Verona was terminated by mutual consent.

Legnago

On 28 January 2023, Sinani moved to

club

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International career

Albania

On 6 April 2015, Sinani was named as part of the Albania U17 squad for 2015 Tournament of Nations, which was held in

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, Italy from 24 April–2 May 2015. On 25 April 2015, he made his debut with Albania U17 in a match against Mexico U15 after being named in the starting line-up. On 22 October 2015, Sinani made his debut with Albania U17 in a

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match against Switzerland U17 after being named in the starting line-up.

Kosovo

On 17 March 2018, Sinani was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship elite qualifications. On 21 March 2018, he made his debut with Kosovo U19 in a match against Portugal U19 after coming on as a substitute at 53rd minute in place of Lirim Kastrati.

Career statistics

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sinani, Ismet 1999 births Sportspeople from Belluno Footballers from Veneto Living people Kosovan men's footballers Kosovo men's youth international footballers Albanian men's footballers Albania men's youth international footballers Italian men's footballers Italian people of Kosovan descent Italian people of Albanian descent Men's association football forwards Serie C players Serie D players SS Juve Stabia players SS Leonzio 1909 players Virtus Verona players FC Legnago Salus players Clodiense SSD players