List of Kosovo international footballers born outside Kosovo
The list of Kosovo international footballers born outside Kosovo includes all the players who were born outside Kosovo, including the Kosovan diaspora. This has happened officially since 6 February 2013, when the national team was given permission by FIFA to play against FIFA member associations in international friendlies.[1] The first non-Albanian international football player, Adis Nurković was born in Velika Kladuša, SFR Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina) and he represented Kosovo during the 2017. The majority of these players were born in Switzerland.
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18 |
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12* |
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7* |
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4 |
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3 |
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2* |
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1* |
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1 |
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1* |
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1 |
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1* |
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* = Including uncapped players |
The following players:
- have been called up or have played at least one full international match with national senior team.
- were born outside Kosovo.
- This list includes players who have dual citizenship with Kosovo and/or have become naturalized Kosovan citizens.
- This list includes only players who have played with Kosovo from the first official international match against Haiti,[2] and until their last match against Sweden, on 9 October 2021.[3]
The players are ordered per modern-day country of birth or if the country at the time of birth differs from the current, this is indicated with a subsection.
Players[]
Below is the list of the 53 players who have born outside Kosovo.
- Players in bold are called up to the squad in last 12 months and are still active at international level.
- Players with flags in front of their name are players who represented Kosovo, but now represent another national team.
Capped players[]
- As of 9 October 2021
Name | Place of birth | Origin | Pos. | Caps | Goals | First cap | Last cap | Ref | ||
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Opponent | Date | Opponent | Date | |||||||
Fidan Aliti | ![]() |
Miratovac | DF | 36 | 0 | ![]() |
11 June 2017 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [4] |
Besar Halimi | ![]() |
Malishevë, Gjilan | MF | 31 | 3 | ![]() |
10 October 2015 | ![]() |
5 September 2021 | [5] |
Valon Berisha | ![]() |
Podujevo | MF | 29 | 3 | ![]() |
5 September 2016 | ![]() |
5 September 2021 | [6] |
Hekuran Kryeziu | ![]() |
Rogaçicë | MF | 28 | 0 | ![]() |
13 November 2015 | ![]() |
4 June 2021 | [7] |
Arbër Zeneli | ![]() |
Selac, Mitrovica | MF | 27 | 9 | ![]() |
6 October 2016 | ![]() |
4 June 2021 | [8] |
Herolind Shala | ![]() |
Drenas | MF | 25 | 0 | ![]() |
6 October 2016 | ![]() |
2 September 2021 | [9] |
Leart Paqarada | ![]() |
Podujevo | DF | 24 | 1 | ![]() |
7 September 2014 | ![]() |
24 March 2021 | [10] |
Benjamin Kololli | ![]() |
Ferizaj | MF | 23 | 4 | ![]() |
12 November 2016 | ![]() |
31 March 2021 | [11] |
Edon Zhegrova | ![]() |
Lipljan | MF | 22 | 2 | ![]() |
24 March 2018 | ![]() |
18 November 2020 | [12] |
Florent Hadergjonaj | ![]() |
Pobërgjë, Deçan | DF | 22 | 1 | ![]() |
10 June 2019 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [13] |
Elbasan Rashani | ![]() |
Vučitrn | FW | 21 | 4 | ![]() |
13 November 2015 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [14] |
Arijanet Muric | ![]() |
Rožaje and Peja | GK | 20 | 0 | ![]() |
20 November 2018 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [15] |
Idriz Voca | ![]() |
Mitrovica | MF | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
24 March 2018 | ![]() |
4 June 2021 | [16] |
Ibrahim Drešević | ![]() |
Tuzi | DF | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
10 October 2019 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [17] |
Alban Pnishi | ![]() |
Gjakova | DF | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
13 November 2015 | ![]() |
9 October 2017 | [18] |
Donis Avdijaj | ![]() |
Istok | FW | 6 | 2 | ![]() |
24 March 2017 | ![]() |
17 November 2018 | [19] |
Zymer Bytyqi | ![]() |
Lipljan | MF | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
5 March 2014 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [20] |
Betim Fazliji | ![]() ![]() |
Miratovac | DF | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
11 November 2020 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [21] |
Florent Muslija | ![]() |
MF | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
7 September 2019 | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | [22] | |
Flamur Kastrati | ![]() |
Peja | FW | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
5 March 2014 | ![]() |
12 January 2020 | [23] |
Avni Pepa | ![]() |
Peja | DF | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
5 March 2014 | ![]() |
6 October 2016 | [24] |
Destan Bajselmani | ![]() |
Suva Reka | DF | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
1 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | [25] |
Eroll Zejnullahu | ![]() |
Podujevo | MF | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
25 May 2014 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | [26] |
Valmir Sulejmani | ![]() |
Gjilan | FW | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
10 October 2015 | ![]() |
1 June 2021 | [27] |
Imran Bunjaku | ![]() |
Gjilan | MF | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
25 May 2014 | ![]() |
10 October 2015 | [28] |
Lum Rexhepi | ![]() |
Ferizaj | DF | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
5 March 2014 | ![]() |
3 June 2016 | [29] |
Lavdrim Hajrullahu | ![]() |
DF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
8 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | [30] | |
Liridon Balaj | ![]() |
Peja | MF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
8 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | [31] |
Mersim Asllani | ![]() |
MF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
8 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | [32] | |
Blendi Idrizi | ![]() |
Gjilan | MF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
1 June 2021 | ![]() |
4 June 2021 | [33] |
Gjelbrim Taipi | ![]() ![]() |
Veliki Trnovac | MF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
27 March 2018 | ![]() |
29 May 2018 | [34] |
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FW | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
25 May 2014 | ![]() |
7 September 2014 | [35] | |
Alban Bunjaku | ![]() |
MF | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
21 May 2014 | ![]() |
25 May 2014 | [36] | |
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Gjakova | FW | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
21 May 2014 | ![]() |
25 May 2014 | [37] |
Astrit Selmani | ![]() |
Mitrovica | FW | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[38] | |||
Mirlind Kryeziu | ![]() |
Mleqan, Mališevo | DF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[39] | |||
Lorik Emini | ![]() |
MF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[40] | ||||
Leotrim Bekteshi | ![]() |
Mitrovica | DF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[41] | |||
Ismet Lushaku | ![]() |
MF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[42] | ||||
Ylldren Ibrahimaj | ![]() |
MF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[43] | ||||
Arbenit Xhemajli | ![]() |
Ferizaj | DF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[44] | |||
Shkelqim Demhasaj | ![]() |
Carrabreg i Poshtëm | FW | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[45] | |||
Jetmir Krasniqi | ![]() |
DF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[46] | ||||
Bledar Hajdini | ![]() |
Podujevo | GK | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[47] | |||
Suad Sahiti | ![]() ![]() |
Medveđa | MF | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[48] | |||
Adis Nurković | ![]() ![]() |
Pristina (by marriage) | GK | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
[49] |
Uncapped players[]
- As of 1 October 2021
Name | Place of birth | Origin | Pos. | First call-up | Last call-up | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opponent | Date | Opponent | Date | ||||
Toni Domgjoni | ![]() |
Bistražin | MF | ![]() |
9 October 2021 | ![]() |
12 October 2021 |
Gledi Mici | ![]() |
Pristina (by naturalization) | DF | ![]() |
8 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 |
Jetmir Haliti | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
8 June 2021 | ![]() |
11 June 2021 | |
Bashkim Ajdini | ![]() |
Veliki Trnovac | DF | ![]() |
1 June 2021 | ![]() |
4 June 2021 |
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Gornja Šipašnica, Kamenica | DF | ![]() |
7 September 2018 | ![]() |
10 September 2018 |
Dren Feka | ![]() |
Vučitrn | MF | ![]() | |||
Labinot Kabashi | ![]() |
Poljance | MF | ![]() |
6 October 2016 | ![]() |
9 October 2016 |
References[]
- ^ "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2019.
- ^ "Kosovo vs Haiti, 5 March 2014". eu-football.info. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Sweden vs Kosovo, 9 October 2021". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Fidan Aliti". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Besar Halimi". eu-football.info. 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Valon Berisha". eu-football.info. 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Hekuran Kryeziu". eu-football.info. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Arbër Zeneli". eu-football.info. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Herolind Shala". eu-football.info. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Leart Paqarada". eu-football.info. 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Benjamin Kololli". eu-football.info. 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Edon Zhegrova". eu-football.info. 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Florent Hadergjonaj". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Elbasan Rashani". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Arijanet Muriqi". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Idriz Voca". eu-football.info. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Ibrahim Dreshaj". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Alban Pnishi". eu-football.info. 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Donis Avdijaj". eu-football.info. 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Zymer Bytyqi". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Betim Fazliji". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Florent Muslija". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Flamur Kastrati". eu-football.info. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Avni Pepa". eu-football.info. 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Destan Bajselmani". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Eroll Zejnullahu". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Valmir Sulejmani". eu-football.info. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Imran Bunjaku". eu-football.info. 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Lum Rexhepi". eu-football.info. 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Lavdrim Hajrullahu". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Liridon Balaj". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Mersim Asllani". eu-football.info. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Blendi Idrizi". eu-football.info. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Gjelbrim Taipi". eu-football.info. 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Enis Bunjaki". eu-football.info. 7 September 2014.
- ^ "Alban Bunjaku". eu-football.info. 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Albion Avdijaj". eu-football.info. 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Astrit Selmani". eu-football.info. 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Mirlind Kryeziu". eu-football.info. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Lorik Emini". eu-football.info. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Leotrim Bekteshi". eu-football.info. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Ismet Lushaku". eu-football.info. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Ylldren Ibrahimaj". eu-football.info. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Arbenit Xhemajli". eu-football.info. 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Shkelqim Demhasaj". eu-football.info. 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Jetmir Krasniqi". eu-football.info. 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Bledar Hajdini". eu-football.info. 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Suad Sahiti". eu-football.info. 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Adis Nurković". eu-football.info. 11 June 2017.
External links[]
- Official website (in Albanian and English)
- Kosovo at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kosovo at RSSSF
- Change of nationality in sport
- Kosovan diaspora
- Lists of expatriate association football players
- Lists of Kosovo international footballers