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The following is a list of the Albania national football team's competitive records and statistics. The page is updated where necessary after each Albania match, and is correct as of 13 June 2022.


Honours

* Balkan Cup :* Winner (1):
1946 Events January * January 6 - The 1946 North Vietnamese parliamentary election, first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into f ...
:* Fifth place (2):
1947 It was the first year of the Cold War, which would last until 1991, ending with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Events January * January–February – Winter of 1946–47 in the United Kingdom: The worst snowfall in the country in ...
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1948 Events January * January 1 ** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated. ** The Constitution of New Jersey (later subject to amendment) goes into effect. ** The railways of Britain are nationalized, to form British ...
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:* Winner (1):
2000 File:2000 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Protests against Bush v. Gore after the 2000 United States presidential election; Heads of state meet for the Millennium Summit; The International Space Station in its infant form as seen from ...
:* Third place (1):
1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ...


Individual records


Appearances

; Most appearances As of 19 November 2022, the players with the most caps for Albania are: ; Longest Albania career :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
, 16 years 11 months 2 days, 24 April 1996 – 26 March 2013 ; Youngest player :
Iljaz Çeço Iljaz Çeço (born 3 January 1947) is an Albanian retired football player and club director. Club career The midfielder made his senior debut for Traktori Lushnja on 13 January 1962 against Korabi, aged only 15 and spent the rest of his playi ...
, 17 years 4 months 20 days, 24 May 1964, 0–2 vs. Netherlands ; Oldest player :
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
, 39 years 10 months 17 days, 9 February 2005, 0–2 vs. Ukraine ; Oldest debutant : Orges Shehi, 33 years 1 month 28 days, 17 November 2010, 0–0 vs.
Macedonia Macedonia most commonly refers to: * North Macedonia, a country in southeastern Europe, known until 2019 as the Republic of Macedonia * Macedonia (ancient kingdom), a kingdom in Greek antiquity * Macedonia (Greece), a traditional geographic reg ...
; Most consecutive Albania's matches played :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 40 ;Appearances in three different decades :
Blendi Nallbani Blendi Nallbani (born 30 May 1971 in Tiranë) is a retired Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Nallbani was a member of the Albania national team prior to his international retirement in 2002. Nicknamed ''Tata'', he is ...
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s :
Arjan Xhumba Arjan Xhumba (born 9 July 1968) is an Albanian retired footballer of Greek origin. Club career He made his senior debut for local side Luftëtari in 1987 and left the country after the fall of communism in 1992 to have an extended career in Gr ...
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s :
Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s :
Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s ; Most appearances at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers :
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
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Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
both at 28.Lorik Cana - national football team player
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; Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, Armando Sadiku,
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Amir Abrashi Amir Malush Abrashi (born 27 March 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss club Grasshoppers and the Albania national team. Club career Early career Abrashi was born in Bischofszell, Switzerl ...
, Ansi Agolli, Mërgim Mavraj,
Ermir Lenjani Ermir Limon Lenjani (born 5 August 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Ümraniyespor and the Albania national team. Club career Early career Born in Karaçevë, Kamenica to Albanian parents or ...
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Odise Roshi Odise Roshi (born 22 May 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Turkish club Sakaryaspor and the Albania national team. Roshi started his professional career with his hometown club Apolonia Fier whom he pl ...
, all at 3. ; Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship qualifying :
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
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Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
both at 29.Foto Strakosha - national football team player
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Altin Lala - national football team player
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; Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship and UEFA European Championship qualifying :
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
, 29. ; Most minutes played in European Championship matches :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
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Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Amir Abrashi Amir Malush Abrashi (born 27 March 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss club Grasshoppers and the Albania national team. Club career Early career Abrashi was born in Bischofszell, Switzerl ...
, Ansi Agolli & Mërgim Mavraj, all at 270 minutes.Albania - Albania - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news
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; Most UEFA European Championships played in : 20 players all at 1. ; Most appearances in the UEFA Nations League : Berat Djimsiti &
Frédéric Veseli Frédéric Shtjefan Veseli ( sq, Frederik Shtjefan Veseli; born 20 November 1992), also known as Freddie Veseli, is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Fatih Karagümrük and the Albania national team. His main position ...
, 12 ; Most appearances at the Balkan Cup : Loro Boriçi, Muhamet Dibra, Aristidh Parapani, Vasif Biçaku & Sllave Llambi, all at 10. ; Most Balkan Cup played in : Loro Boriçi, Muhamet Dibra, Aristidh Parapani, Vasif Biçaku, Sllave Llambi, Rexhep Spahiu, Bahri Kavaja,
Giacomo Poselli Giacomo Poselli ( sq, Xhakom Pozelli; 22 July 1922 — 30 August 2007) was a Greek-born Albanian football player of Italian descent, who was naturalised as an Albanian citizen during his time with Flamurtari Vlorë, becoming the first foreign-bo ...
, Bimo Fakja & Besim Fagu, all at 3. ; Most appearances at the
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Rudi Vata Rudi Vata (born 13 February 1969) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defender, and had also a short stint as a manager of Albanian team KF Vllaznia Shkodër. Club career Early life Vata was born in the northern city ...
5. ; Most Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament played in :
Rudi Vata Rudi Vata (born 13 February 1969) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defender, and had also a short stint as a manager of Albanian team KF Vllaznia Shkodër. Club career Early life Vata was born in the northern city ...
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Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
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Armir Grimaj Armir Grimaj (born 16 June 1974) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the manager of Albania women's national team. Club career Born in Shkodër, he played the majority of his career for hometown club Vllaznia a ...
, all at 2. ; Most appearances at the
Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'été), also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inau ...
qualifications :
Panajot Pano Panajot Thoma Pano ( el, Παναγιώτης Θωμάς Πάνου, Panayiotis Thomas Panou; 7 March 1939 – 19 January 2010) was an Albanian football player. He started his career as a goalkeeper in the 17 Nëntori Tirana youth academy, but ...
4. ; Most appearances as a substitute at the UEFA European Championship :
Odise Roshi Odise Roshi (born 22 May 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Turkish club Sakaryaspor and the Albania national team. Roshi started his professional career with his hometown club Apolonia Fier whom he pl ...
2 ; Most UEFA European Championships matches won : 14 players, all at 1 ; Most appearances as a substitute :
Odise Roshi Odise Roshi (born 22 May 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Turkish club Sakaryaspor and the Albania national team. Roshi started his professional career with his hometown club Apolonia Fier whom he pl ...
, 32 ; Oldest player to feature at the UEFA European Championship : Orges Shehi, 38 years 8 month 24 days, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania ; Youngest player to feature at the UEFA European Championship :
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
, 22 years 4 month 9 days, 11 June 2016, 1–0 vs.
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Goals

; First goal : Qamil Teliti, 22 August 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro ; Most goals :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
, 18, 24 April 1996 – 26 March 2013 ; Most goals at the UEFA European Championship : Armando Sadiku 1 ; Most goals at a single UEFA European Championship : Armando Sadiku 1 ; Most goals at the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA European Championship qualifying : Armando Sadiku 2 ; Most goals in UEFA European Championship qualifying :
Edmond Kapllani Edmond Kapllani (born 31 July 1982) is a former Albanian footballer. Club career Born in Durrës, Albania, Kapllani began his career with KS Teuta Durrës, KF Partizani Tirana and KS Besa Kavajë in the Albanian Superliga. He also spent one ye ...
, 5. ; First goal in a UEFA European Championship match : Armando Sadiku, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania. ; First goal in a UEFA European Championship qualifying match :
Panajot Pano Panajot Thoma Pano ( el, Παναγιώτης Θωμάς Πάνου, Panayiotis Thomas Panou; 7 March 1939 – 19 January 2010) was an Albanian football player. He started his career as a goalkeeper in the 17 Nëntori Tirana youth academy, but ...
, 30 October 1963, 1–0 vs. Denmark ; Most goals in FIFA World Cup qualifiers :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
8. ; First goal in a FIFA World Cup qualifiers match :
Robert Jashari Robert Jashari (2 February 1938 – 22 January 2022), also known as Bert Jashari, was an Albanian football player, who played for Partizani Tirana and the Albania national team. He won the National Championship six times between 1957 and 1964 wi ...
, 7 May 1965, 1–4 vs. Northern Ireland. ; Most goals at the UEFA Nations League :
Sokol Cikalleshi Sokol Cikalleshi (; born 27 July 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as forward for Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej on loan from Turkish club Konyaspor and the Albania national team. He made his professional debut in 2007 as ...
, 4 ; Most goals at a single UEFA Nations League :
Sokol Cikalleshi Sokol Cikalleshi (; born 27 July 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as forward for Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej on loan from Turkish club Konyaspor and the Albania national team. He made his professional debut in 2007 as ...
, 4. ; First goal in a UEFA Nations League match : Taulant Xhaka, 7 September 2018, 1–0 vs. Israel. ; Most goals at the Balkan Cup : Loro Boriçi & Pal Mirashi, all at 3. ; Most goals at a single Balkan Cup : Loro Boriçi, Pal Mirashi & Qamil Teliti, all at 2. ; First goal in a Balkan Cup : Pal Mirashi, 7 October 1946, 1–1 vs. Yugoslavia. ; Most goals at the Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament :
Bledar Kola Bledar Kola (born 1 August 1972) is an Albanian retired football player and later manager. Early life Kola comes from Mirditë, but grew up in the city of Lezhë. He was an exemplary student. He started his career at Besëlidhja Lezhë, and ...
2.Bledar Kola - national football team player
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; Most goals at a single Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament :
Bledar Kola Bledar Kola (born 1 August 1972) is an Albanian retired football player and later manager. Early life Kola comes from Mirditë, but grew up in the city of Lezhë. He was an exemplary student. He started his career at Besëlidhja Lezhë, and ...
2 ; First goal in a Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament match : Ilir Shulku, 6 February 1998, 1–1 vs. Malta. ; Most goals at the Football Summer Olympics qualifications :
Medin Zhega Medin Zhega (31 January 1946 – 12 June 2012) was an Albanian professional football manager and player, who played as a forward. Playing career Club Firstly he played for Vllaznia the football team of Shkodra, then he went to Dinamo Tirana a ...
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Panajot Pano Panajot Thoma Pano ( el, Παναγιώτης Θωμάς Πάνου, Panayiotis Thomas Panou; 7 March 1939 – 19 January 2010) was an Albanian football player. He started his career as a goalkeeper in the 17 Nëntori Tirana youth academy, but ...
, all at 1. ; First goal in a Football Summer Olympics qualifications match :
Medin Zhega Medin Zhega (31 January 1946 – 12 June 2012) was an Albanian professional football manager and player, who played as a forward. Playing career Club Firstly he played for Vllaznia the football team of Shkodra, then he went to Dinamo Tirana a ...
, 18 April 1971, 1–2 vs. Romania. ;Most goals at the Bahrain Shoot Soccer Tournament :
Indrit Fortuzi Indrit Shaban Fortuzi (born 23 November 1973) is an Albanian retired national football forward who has played almost all his career for Tirana. Club career Nicknamed ''Zogu'' (bird), he has also played for Dinamo Tirana and in Greece for Ira ...
1. ; First goal in a Bahrain Shoot Soccer Tournament :
Indrit Fortuzi Indrit Shaban Fortuzi (born 23 November 1973) is an Albanian retired national football forward who has played almost all his career for Tirana. Club career Nicknamed ''Zogu'' (bird), he has also played for Dinamo Tirana and in Greece for Ira ...
, 7 January 2002, 1–1 vs. Finland. ; Fastest goal :
Jahmir Hyka Jahmir Hyka (born 8 March 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who last played as a left midfielder for KF Teuta Durrës. A Dinamo Tirana product, Hyka started his professional career in Norway at Rosenborg where did not make a league a ...
, 42 seconds, 20 August 2008, 2–0 vs. Liechtenstein ;Fastest goal by a substitute :
Rey Manaj Rey Aldo Manaj ( sq, Rei Manaj; born 24 February 1997) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a striker the Albania national team. He is currently a free agent, after his contract with Watford was terminated by mutual consent. Club ...
, 12 seconds, 13 November 2015, 2–2 vs. Kosovo. ; Oldest goalscorer :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
, 35 years 10 month, 23 days, 6 February 2013, 1–2 vs. Georgia ; Youngest goalscorer :
Haxhi Ballgjini Haxhi Ballgjini (born 15 June 1958) is a former Albanian footballer who played for Dinamo Tirana, Partizani Tirana, Vllaznia Shkodër and Partizani Tirana and Lokomotiva Durrës, as well as the Albania national team. International career He ...
, 18 years 4 months 19 days, 3 November 1976, 3–0 vs. Algeria ; Oldest goalscorer at the UEFA European Championship : Armando Sadiku, 25 years 23 days, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania ; Youngest goalscorer in a UEFA European Championship : Armando Sadiku, 25 years 23 days, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania ; Most goals by a midfielder :
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
13 ; Most goals by a defender :
Adrian Aliaj Adrian Aliaj (born 24 April 1976) is a retired Albanian football defender. Club career Aliaj started his career at Partizani Tirana in Albania where he made his first team debut at the young age of 16. He then left for Hannover 96 in 1995, ...
8 ; Most goals from a penalty kick :
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
4. ; Most goals from a penalty kick in a single match :
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
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Bledar Kola Bledar Kola (born 1 August 1972) is an Albanian retired football player and later manager. Early life Kola comes from Mirditë, but grew up in the city of Lezhë. He was an exemplary student. He started his career at Besëlidhja Lezhë, and ...
, both at 2. ; Most goals by a substitute :
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
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Goalkeeping

; Most clean sheets :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 32 ; Longest unbeaten streak :
Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
, 552 minutes ; Least number of goals conceded in a single UEFA European Championship by a starting goalkeeper :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 3 ; Most clean sheets in a single UEFA European Championship :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 1 ; Most consecutive clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers :
Thomas Strakosha Thomas Strakosha (born 19 March 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Brentford. Born in Greece, he plays for the Albania national team. Born in Athens, Strakosha played youth football at Panionio ...
, 3 ; Most consecutive clean sheets at the UEFA European Championship qualifying :
Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
, 4 ; Most consecutive clean sheets at the UEFA Nations League :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 2 ; Longest unbeaten streak at the UEFA European Championship :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 174 minutes ; Longest unbeaten streak in UEFA European Championship qualifying matches :
Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
, 451 minutes ; Longest unbeaten streak in UEFA European Championship and UEFA European Championship qualifying matches :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 95 minutes ; Longest unbeaten streak in FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 267 minutes ; Longest unbeaten streak in the UEFA Nations League :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 227 minutes ; Most penalty kicks saved :
Perlat Musta Perlat Musta (born 15 October 1958) is an Albanian former football goalkeeper. He has been considered by many pundits in Albania as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Albania. In December 2018 he was honoured for his services to Albanian footbal ...
& Samir Ujkani, 2 ; Most penalty kicks saved at the FIFA World Cup qualifying :
Ilion Lika Ilion Lika (born 17 May 1980) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and also is goalkeeping coach of Albanian club Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. During his 19-year career span, Lika has played more than 500 match ...
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Alban Hoxha Alban Bekim Hoxha (; born 23 November 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Albanian club Partizani and the Albania national team. Club career Dinamo Tirana Hoxha started youth football at age of 6 and was ...
, 1 ; Most penalty kicks saved at the UEFA European Championship qualifiers :
Perlat Musta Perlat Musta (born 15 October 1958) is an Albanian former football goalkeeper. He has been considered by many pundits in Albania as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Albania. In December 2018 he was honoured for his services to Albanian footbal ...
, 2 ; Most penalty kicks saved in a single match : Samir Ujkani, 2, 29 February 2012, vs. Georgia ; Youngest goalkeeper to feature in a match :
Qemal Vogli Qemal Vogli (29 September 1929 – 4 July 2004) was a famous Albanian footballer who played most of his professional career as goalkeeper for Dinamo Tirana football club. Vogli is widely considered as the greatest goalkeeper in the history of ...
, 17 years 7 months 26 days, 25 May 1947, vs. Romania.European international football youngest debutants
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Coaching

; Most manager appearances on the Albania bench :
Gianni De Biasi Giovanni "Gianni" De Biasi (, sq, Xhovani "Xhani" De Biazi), born 16 June 1956 is an Italian football coach and former player. He holds dual Italian and Albanian citizenship. De Biasi was the first coach of the Albania national team to lead th ...
, 52. ; Most UEFA European Championship appearances as a manager :
Gianni De Biasi Giovanni "Gianni" De Biasi (, sq, Xhovani "Xhani" De Biazi), born 16 June 1956 is an Italian football coach and former player. He holds dual Italian and Albanian citizenship. De Biasi was the first coach of the Albania national team to lead th ...
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Captains

; First
captain Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
: Loro Boriçi, 22 August 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro ; Most appearances as captain :
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
, 41 ;Most appearances as captain as a goalkeeper :
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
, 20 ;Most appearances as captain at the UEFA European Championship : Ansi Agolli, 3 ;Longest serving captain : Loro Boriçi, 1946–1953 List of
captaincy A captaincy ( es, capitanía , pt, capitania , hr, kapetanija) is a historical administrative division of the former Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires. It was instituted as a method of organization, directly associated with the home-rule ...
periods of the various captains throughout the years. * 1946–1953 Loro Boriçi * 1946 ''→ Bahri Kavaja (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1958 Besim Fagu * 1963–1964 Fatbardh Deliallisi * 1964–1970
Lin Shllaku Lin Shllaku (12 July 1938 – 8 August 2016) was an Albanian footballer who played for Vllaznia Shkodër and Partizani Tirana, as well as the Albania national team. Playing career Club Born in Shkodër, Shllaku started with local club Vllaznia ...
* 1967 ''→
Mikel Janku Mikel Janku (25 December 1941 – 10 January 2019) was an Albanian retired association football, football player, who was a Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Partizani Tiranë and the Albania national football team, Albania nationa ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1970–1973
Panajot Pano Panajot Thoma Pano ( el, Παναγιώτης Θωμάς Πάνου, Panayiotis Thomas Panou; 7 March 1939 – 19 January 2010) was an Albanian football player. He started his career as a goalkeeper in the 17 Nëntori Tirana youth academy, but ...
* 1971 ''→ Bashkim Muhedini (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1973 ''→
Ramazan Rragami Ramazan Rragami (3 April 1944 – 15 January 2022) was an Albanian football player and coach. He played for the Albania national team and for Vllaznia Shkodër, becoming one of the club's most notable players of all time. He became a member o ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1976
Sabah Bizi Sabah Bizi (born 13 November 1946) is an Albanian retired footballer who played for Vllaznia Shkodër and Partizani Tirana as well as the Albania national team. Club career A Vllaznia club legend, Bizi won three league titles with the club du ...
* 1980–1981 Safet Berisha * 1982
Ilir Luarasi Ilir Luarasi (12 March 1954 – 17 January 2018) was an Albanian retired football player. He was a goalkeeper for Dinamo Tiranë and the Albania national team in the 70s and 80s. Club career Luarasi spent 11 years between the posts of Dinamo, ...
* 1982–1985
Muhedin Targaj Muhedin Targaj (born 19 March 1955) is a retired Albanian football player and manager. He now works at Albanian Football Association as a member of Executive Committee. Club career Born in Tepelenë, Targaj played for Dinamo Tirana from 1973 t ...
* 1983 ''→
Haxhi Ballgjini Haxhi Ballgjini (born 15 June 1958) is a former Albanian footballer who played for Dinamo Tirana, Partizani Tirana, Vllaznia Shkodër and Partizani Tirana and Lokomotiva Durrës, as well as the Albania national team. International career He ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1986–1989
Arben Minga Arben Minga (16 March 1959 – 31 January 2007) was an Albanian professional footballer, who played as a striker and later in his final years as a centre-back. He was known as ''Beni i modh'' (Big Ben). Club career Born in Tirana, Albania, M ...
* 1987 ''→
Perlat Musta Perlat Musta (born 15 October 1958) is an Albanian former football goalkeeper. He has been considered by many pundits in Albania as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Albania. In December 2018 he was honoured for his services to Albanian footbal ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1987 ''→
Shkëlqim Muça Shkëlqim Muça (born 19 March 1960) is an Albanian football coach and former player. Playing career Club He created the attacking trio Muça- Minga-Kola at Nëntori Tirana that was probably the best and most prolific attacking trio in the Al ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1989–1990
Skënder Hodja Skënder Hodja (born 30 May 1960) is an Albanian retired footballer. Playing career Club His former team is 17 Nëntori Tirana, where he played all of his career and won three league titles in a team boasting the likes of international players ...
* 1990–1995
Sulejman Demollari Sulejman Demollari (born 15 May 1964 in Tirana) also known as Sul Demollari is an Albanian former football player and coach. Playing career Early life Demollari was born in Albania's capital Tirana, where he was raised as a child and where he ...
* 1990–1991 ''→ Hysen Zmijani (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1992 ''→
Agustin Kola Agustin Kola (born 10 May 1959), is an Albanian professional football coach and retired player. He played most of his career at 17 Nëntori Tirana where he established himself as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, winning several ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1993 ''→
Sokol Kushta Sokol Kushta (born 17 April 1964) is an Albanian retired football player, who was arguably one of his country's best players in the second half of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s and one of the first to be allowed by the communist party ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1995 ''→
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1995 ''→ Ilir Shulku (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1995–1996
Sokol Kushta Sokol Kushta (born 17 April 1964) is an Albanian retired football player, who was arguably one of his country's best players in the second half of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s and one of the first to be allowed by the communist party ...
* 1996 ''→
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 1997–2002
Rudi Vata Rudi Vata (born 13 February 1969) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defender, and had also a short stint as a manager of Albanian team KF Vllaznia Shkodër. Club career Early life Vata was born in the northern city ...
* 2000 ''→
Edvin Murati Edvin Murati (born 12 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He played for Panserraikos FC and Iraklis F.C. in Greece. He played also in France, Germany, and for the Albania national football team. In December 2018 he was ...
(
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2001 ''→
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2002 ''→
Indrit Fortuzi Indrit Shaban Fortuzi (born 23 November 1973) is an Albanian retired national football forward who has played almost all his career for Tirana. Club career Nicknamed ''Zogu'' (bird), he has also played for Dinamo Tirana and in Greece for Ira ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2002–2004
Foto Strakosha Fotaq "Foto" Strakosha (born 29 March 1965) is an Albanian retired goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of Lazio Youth. Strakosha is regarded as one of Albania's most popular and greatest goalkeepers. In his 20-years playing career he pla ...
* 2004 ''→ Besnik Hasi (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2005–2007 Igli Tare * 2005 ''→ Altin Haxhi (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2005–2006 ''→
Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2005 ''→
Alban Bushi Alban Bushi (born 20 August 1973) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the current manager of Albania under-21 and under-20 team. He is nicknamed "Loku". During his playing career he played as a striker. Bushi ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2005 ''→ Besnik Hasi (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2007–2009
Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
* 2007 ''→
Klodian Duro Klodian Duro (; born 21 December 1977) is an Albanian retired professional football and current coach of Lushnja of the Kategoria e parë. He was a versatile midfielder who usually played in an attacking role. His brother Albert Duro was also ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2007 ''→ Altin Haxhi (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2007–2009 ''→
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2009–2011
Ervin Skela Ervin Skela (born 17 November 1976) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played the majority of his career in Germany, but he also played in Albania as well as Italy and Poland briefly. He is fourth most ...
* 2009 ''→
Elvin Beqiri Elvin Beqiri (born 27 September 1980) is a former Albanian footballer, who spent the mayority of his career playing Vllaznia Shkodër. Beqiri was also an international footballer, having 47 caps for the Albania national team. His former teams in ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2010–2011 ''→
Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2010 ''→
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2011
Altin Lala Altin Dodë Lala (born 18 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and former manager. He spent his entire playing career in Germany and represented the Albania national football team. He ...
* 2011 ''→
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2011 ''→
Arjan Beqaj Arjan Beqaj (born 25 August 1975 in Prizren) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now the goalkeeping coach at Anorthosis Famagusta. In a career spanning 19 years he played for seven clubs in four count ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2011–2016
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
* 2012–2013 ''→
Ervin Bulku Ervin Bulku (, born 3 March 1981) is an Albanian former professional footballer and current caretaker manager of the Albania national team. He was a utility player and played in many positions such as central midfielder, defensive midfielder, ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2013 ''→
Erjon Bogdani Erjon Bogdani (born 14 April 1977) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player. He is nicknamed "Bogu" or "Er-Bomber". Regarded as one of the most successful Albanian players of all time, Bogdani began his career at Partizani T ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2014 ''→
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2015–2016 ''→ Ansi Agolli (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2016 ''→
Ledian Memushaj Ledian Memushaj (born 7 December 1986) is an Albanian professional football coach and a former central midfielder. He is the head coach of the Under-19 squad of the Italian club Pescara. Club career Early career Memushaj joined A.S.D. Sarzane ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2016 ''→
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2016–2017 Ansi Agolli * 2016–2017 ''→ Mërgim Mavraj (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2017 ''→
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2017 ''→
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2017–2018
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
* 2018 ''→
Odise Roshi Odise Roshi (born 22 May 1991) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Turkish club Sakaryaspor and the Albania national team. Roshi started his professional career with his hometown club Apolonia Fier whom he pl ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2018 ''→
Jahmir Hyka Jahmir Hyka (born 8 March 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who last played as a left midfielder for KF Teuta Durrës. A Dinamo Tirana product, Hyka started his professional career in Norway at Rosenborg where did not make a league a ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2018 ''→
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2018–2019 Mërgim Mavraj * 2018–2019 ''→
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2019 ''→
Ledian Memushaj Ledian Memushaj (born 7 December 1986) is an Albanian professional football coach and a former central midfielder. He is the head coach of the Under-19 squad of the Italian club Pescara. Club career Early career Memushaj joined A.S.D. Sarzane ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2019 ''→
Amir Abrashi Amir Malush Abrashi (born 27 March 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss club Grasshoppers and the Albania national team. Club career Early career Abrashi was born in Bischofszell, Switzerl ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2019–2020
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
* 2020–
Etrit Berisha Etrit Fadil Berisha (; born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Torino and captains the Albania national team. Berisha began his career at local club KF 2 Korriku as a youngster, as w ...
* 2020–2022 ''→
Elseid Hysaj Elseid Gëzim Hysaj (; born 2 February 1994) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Lazio and the Albania national team, for which he is captain. Hysaj can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full- ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2021 ''→
Amir Abrashi Amir Malush Abrashi (born 27 March 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss club Grasshoppers and the Albania national team. Club career Early career Abrashi was born in Bischofszell, Switzerl ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2022 ''→
Sokol Cikalleshi Sokol Cikalleshi (; born 27 July 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as forward for Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej on loan from Turkish club Konyaspor and the Albania national team. He made his professional debut in 2007 as ...
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Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
)'' * 2022 ''→ Sherif Kallaku (
Vice-captain Vice-captain, alternate captain (ice hockey) or vice-skip (curling) may refer to a role in a number of sports immediately below the role of captain. The vice-captain may have a number of different roles, including substituting as captain when the re ...
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Disciplinary

; Most yellow cards :
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
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Edvin Murati Edvin Murati (born 12 November 1975) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He played for Panserraikos FC and Iraklis F.C. in Greece. He played also in France, Germany, and for the Albania national football team. In December 2018 he was ...
, 3 ; First player to be sent off at a UEFA European Championship :
Lorik Cana Lorik Agim Cana (; born 27 July 1983) is an Albanian former professional footballer. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football in Albania, named by the Albanian Football Association on 26 October 2017. Cana played in the ...
, double-yellow, 11 June 2016, vs.
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Team records

; Venue most played in : Qemal Stafa Stadium, 131. ; Largest victory : 5–0 vs. Vietnam, 12 February 2003 : 6–1 vs. Cyprus, 12 August 2009 : 5–0 vs. San Marino, 9 September 2021 ; Largest unofficial victory : 5–0 vs. Montenegro, 22 September 1946 ; Largest UEFA European Championship victory : 1–0 vs. Romania, 19 June 2016 ; Largest defeat : 0–12 vs. Hungary, 24 September 1950 ; Largest UEFA European Championship defeat : 0–2 vs. France, 15 June 2016 ; Most total goals in a single match : 0–12 vs. Hungary, 24 September 1950 ; Most consecutive victories : 4, achieved thrice, 9 October 1999 vs. Georgia – 10 February 2000 vs. Malta, 3 March 2010 vs. Northern Ireland – 11 August 2010 vs. Uzbekistan & 11 November 2020 vs. Kosovo – 3 March 2021 vs. Andorra ; Most consecutive defeats : 10, 8 March 1989 vs. England – 1 May 1991 vs. Czechoslovakia ; Most consecutive matches without victory : 25, 27 February 1985 vs. Greece – 1 May 1991 vs. Czechoslovakia ; Most consecutive matches without defeat : 8, 14 November 2009 vs. Estonia – 8 October 2010 vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Most consecutive draws : 3, achieved twice, 23 May 1948 vs. Hungary – 23 October 1948 vs. Romania & 15 October 2008 vs. Portugal – 11 February 2009 vs. Malta ; Most consecutive matches without a draw : 18, 8 March 1989 vs. England – 9 September 1992 vs. Northern Ireland ; Most consecutive matches with at least one Albanian goal scored : 8, 10 September 2003 vs. Georgia – 3 September 2004 vs. Greece ; Most consecutive matches with no goals conceded on Albania : 5, achieved twice, 24 March 2007 vs. Slovenia – 22 August 2007 vs. Malta & 3 March 2010 vs. Northern Ireland – 11 August 2010 vs. Uzbekistan


Competition records


FIFA World Cup


UEFA European Championship


UEFA Nations League


Head-to-head records


Notes


References

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