Liridon Krasniqi

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Liridon Krasniqi
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Krasniqi with Fethiyespor in December 2013
Personal information
Full name Liridon Krasniqi
Date of birth (1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 (age 29)
Place of birth Grmovo, Vitina, SFR Yugoslavia[1]
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
Odisha
(on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim)
Number 45
Youth career
0000–2009 1. FC Nürnberg
2009–2011 Slavia Prague
2011 Mladá Boleslav
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Mladá Boleslav 1 (0)
2013–2015 Ankaraspor 0 (0)
2013–2014Fethiyespor (loan) 33 (2)
2015–2018 Kedah 67 (19)
2019 Melaka United 6 (1)
2019– Johor Darul Ta'zim 3 (0)
2021Newcastle Jets (loan) 9 (0)
2021–Odisha (loan) 0 (0)
National team
2011 Albania U21 1 (0)
2014–2015 Kosovo 3 (0)
2021– Malaysia 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 August 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 June 2021

Liridon Krasniqi (born 1 January 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Indian Super League club Odisha FC, on loan from Malaysia Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim, and the Malaysia national team.

Krasniqi made his senior debut with Mladá Boleslav in 2011 before signing for Turkish club Ankaraspor two years later. He did not make any appearances for the team, and was loaned to the TFF First League side Fethiyespor for the 2013–14 season. In 2015, Krasniqi joined Malaysian side Kedah, winning the 2016 Malaysia Cup and 2017 Malaysia FA Cup during his four-year spell with the club. After a brief spell with Melaka United, he signed for defending Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim in 2020.

Internationally, Krasniqi has represented Albania at the youth level and Kosovo at the senior level, appearing in the nation's first international match against Haiti in 2014. He switched his international allegiance to Malaysia in 2020 after staying in the country for five years, and made his Malaysia debut in 2021.

Club career[]

Early career and Mladá Boleslav[]

Krasniqi was part of 1. FC Nürnberg's youth team until 2009, when he was transferred to the Czech side Slavia Prague.[3] On 2 March 2011, Krasniqi signed a contract until the end of the season with the Czech First League club Mladá Boleslav.[4] He played his first and only match on 14 May 2011 in a 2–1 home defeat against Jablonec after coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute in place of Ondřej Kúdela.[5]

Ankaraspor and loan to Fethiyespor[]

On 29 July 2013, Krasniqi signed a three-year contract with the TFF First League club Ankaraspor.[6] Two days later, he was loaned to fellow TFF First League club Fethiyespor.[6] Eighteen days later, he made his debut in a 3–2 away defeat against 1461 Trabzon after being named in the starting line-up.[7]

Kedah[]

On 9 April 2015, Krasniqi joined Malaysian Premier League side Kedah.[8] Eight days later, he made his debut against Negeri Sembilan and scored his side's second goal during a 2–1 home win.[9] With Kedah, Krasniqi won the 2016 Malaysia Cup and 2017 Malaysia FA Cup.[10]

Melaka United[]

On 19 January 2019, Krasniqi joined Malaysian Super League side Melaka United.[11] Fourteen days later, he made his debut against Petaling Jaya City after being named in the starting line-up and scored his side's first goal during a 2–1 home win.[12]

Johor Darul Ta'zim[]

On 20 December 2019, Krasniqi joined Malaysian Super League side Johor Darul Ta'zim.[13] On 28 February 2020, he made his debut in a 1–0 home win against his former club Kedah after coming on as a substitute in the 89th minute in place of Leandro Velázquez.[14]

Loan to Newcastle Jets[]

On 5 February 2021, Krasniqi joined A-League side Newcastle Jets, on a season-long loan.[15] On 13 March 2021, he made his debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Sydney FC after coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute in place of Angus Thurgate.[16]

Loan to Odisha[]

On 23 August 2021, Krasniqi joined Indian Super League side Odisha on a season-long loan.[17]

International career[]

Albania and Kosovo[]

Krasniqi was part of the Albanian under-21 team, making one appearance in a friendly match against Israel in March 2011.[18] Three years later, he received a call-up from Kosovo for their first official international match against Haiti,[19] and made his senior Kosovo debut after coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute in place of Ardian Gashi.[20]

Malaysia[]

On 3 February 2020, the Football Association of Malaysia announced that Krasniqi had received Malaysian citizenship after staying in the country for almost five years, becoming eligible for the Malaysian national team.[1][21] On 10 May 2021, he received a call-up from Malaysia for the friendly match against Bahrain and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Thailand.[22] Eighteen days later, Krasniqi made his debut in a friendly match against Bahrain after being named in the starting line-up.[23]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of 15 May 2021[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mladá Boleslav 2010–11 Czech First League 1 0 1 0
Fethiyespor (loan) 2013–14 TFF First League 33 2 4 1 37 3
Kedah 2015 Malaysia Premier League 15 5 0 0 11 1 26 6
2016 Malaysia Super League 20 5 5 0 11 5 36 10
2017 Malaysia Super League 18 2 6 3 10 3 1[a] 0 35 8
2018 Malaysia Super League 14 7 2 0 4 3 20 10
Total 67 19 13 3 36 12 1 0 117 34
Melaka United 2019 Malaysia Super League 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 1
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2020 Malaysia Super League 3 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 4 0
Newcastle Jets (loan) 2020–21 A-League 9 0 0 0 9 0
Career total 119 22 17 4 36 12 2 0 174 38

International[]

As of 15 June 2021[24][25]
National team Year Apps Goals
Kosovo
2014 2 0
2015 1 0
Total 3 0
Malaysia
2021 4 0
Total 4 0

Honours[]

Mladá Boleslav[10]

Kedah FA[10]

Johor Darul Ta'zim[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Liridon Krasniqi, futbollisti nga Kosova i lindur në Gërmovë të Vitisë, është pajisur me pasaportën e Malajzisë, duke i hapur rrugë vetes për përfaqësimin e ekipit kombëtar të këtij vendi" [Footballer Liridon Krasniqi receives Malaysian passport, is expected to represent its national team] (in Albanian). Koha Ditore. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021. Liridon Krasniqi, futbollisti nga Kosova i lindur në Gërmovë të Vitisë, është pajisur me pasaportën e Malajzisë, duke i hapur rrugë vetes për përfaqësimin e ekipit kombëtar të këtij vendi
  2. ^ "Liridon Krasniqi". Newcastle Jets FC. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  3. ^ Liridon Krasniqi at WorldFootball.net Edit this at Wikidata
  4. ^ "Liridon Krasniqi (FK Mladá Boleslav)". EuroFotbal.cz (in Czech). 2 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Detail zápasu: FK Mladá Boleslav–FK Baumit Jablonec" [Match detail: FK Mladá Boleslav–FK Baumit Jablonec] (in Czech). Czech First League. 14 May 2011.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Fethiyespor'a Arnavut oyuncu" [Albanian player to Fethiyespor]. Mackolik.com (in Turkish). 31 July 2013.
  7. ^ "1461 Trabzon–Fethiyespor". Mackolik.com (in Turkish). 18 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Krasniqi transferohet në Malajzi" [Krasniqi is transferred in Malaysia]. Gazeta Olle (in Albanian). 10 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Kedah vs Negeri Sembilan". Pengurusan Bolasepak FAM (in Malay). 17 April 2015. Archived from the original on 1 June 2016.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Liridon Krasniqi at Soccerway Edit this at Wikidata
  11. ^ "Zyrtare: Liridon Krasniqi vazhdon në Malajzi, tani tek Melaka United" [Official: Liridon Krasniqi continues in Malaysia, now at Melaka United]. Almakos.com (in Albanian). 22 January 2019.
  12. ^ "Melaka United vs. Petaling Jaya City 2–1". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  13. ^ "Welcome to the JDT Family – Liridon Krasniqi". Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. Kedah 1–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  15. ^ "Signing news: Jets seal Krasniqi as second loanee from Malaysia". A-League. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Sydney FC second half double breaks Jets hearts". Newcastle Jets FC. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  17. ^ Mishra, Siddharth (23 August 2021). "ISL: Odisha FC sign Malaysian midfielder Liridon Krasniqi on loan". The Bridge. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  18. ^ "Pernah Bela 2 Timnas Berbeda, Gelandang Ini Resmi Jadi Pemain Naturalisasi Malaysia" [Having defended 2 different national teams, this midfielder is officially a Malaysian naturalization player]. Indosport.com (in Indonesian). 3 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021. Krasniqi pernah mencicipi penampilan bersama Timnas Albania U-21 sebanyak satu kali dan Timnas Kosovo sebanyak tiga kali. Pada 2011 silam, pemain Johor Darul Ta'zim pernah membela Timnas Albania dalam laga uji coba melawan Israel U-21
  19. ^ "Kosova shpall listën anti-Haiti" [Kosovo announces the squad against Haiti]. Albeu.com (in Albanian). 2 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020.
  20. ^ "Kosovo vs. Haiti (0:0)". National-Football-Teams.com. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  21. ^ "Siaran Media: Liridon Krasniqi Sah Warganegara Malaysia" [Press release: Liridon Krasniqi is a Malaysian citizen] (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  22. ^ "Siaran Media: Senarai 25 Pemain Ke Kem Latihan Pusat Skuad Harimau Malaya Bermula 16 Mei 2021" (in Malay). Football Association of Malaysia. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Bahrain – Malaysia 2:0 (Friendlies 2021, May)". WorldFootball.net. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  24. ^ "Liridon Krasniqi". eu-football.info. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  25. ^ Liridon Krasniqi at National-Football-Teams.com Edit this at Wikidata

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