Kosovo national football team
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Nickname(s) | Dardanët (Dardanians) | |||
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Association | Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës (FFK) | |||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | |||
Head coach | Bernard Challandes | |||
Captain | Samir Ujkani | |||
Most caps | Samir Ujkani (23) | |||
Top scorer | Albert Bunjaku Arbër Zeneli Elba Rashani Vedat Muriqi (3) | |||
Home stadium | Various | |||
FIFA code | KVX[1] | |||
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FIFA ranking | ||||
Current | 138 ![]() | |||
Highest | 138 (September 2018 – present[3]) | |||
Lowest | 190 (July – August 2016[4]) | |||
First international | ||||
Unofficial![]() ![]() (Tirana, Albania; 14 February 1993) Permitted by FIFA ![]() ![]() (Mitrovica, Kosovo; 5 March 2014) As FIFA member ![]() ![]() (Frankfurt, Germany; 3 June 2016) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
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Biggest defeat | ||||
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The Kosovo national football team (Albanian: Përfaqësuesja e futbollit të Kosovës, Serbian: Фудбалска репрезентација Косова/Fudbalska reprezentacija Kosova) represents Kosovo in international men's football. It is controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo, the governing body for football in Kosovo.
History
Pre-independence
Yugoslavian era
The squads of Yugoslavia at international competitions often included players from Kosovo, such as Fadil Vokrri and Stevan Stojanović. Three football players as Fahrudin Jusufi, Milutin Šoškić and Vladimir Durković were part of the Yugoslavian team that won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics and silver medal at the 1960 European Nations' Cup.
After breakup of Yugoslavia
The Kosovo national unofficial team was formed following the breakup of Yugoslavia and has played a number of friendly matches. On 14 February 1993, the first one was against Albania and the match ended with a 1–3 away defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Ahmet Beselica, Ardian Kozniku, Bardhyl Seferi, Fadil Berisha, Gani Llapashtica, Genc Hoxha, Isa Sadriu, Kushtrim Munishi, Muharrem Sahiti, Sadullah Ajeti and Selaudin Jerlini.[7]
After Kosovo War
"I am very pleased with the team's performance even though we had predicted a stronger opponent. However, I want to emphasize that our players have been fantastic. The fact that we do not play many international matches may have inspired the players to give it their all this time."
—Opinion of the then coach Muharrem Sahiti after the match against Monaco.[8]
On 7 September 2002, Kosovo for first time after the Kosovo War played a friendly match against Albania and the match ended with a 0–1 home minimal defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Ahmet Beselica, Ardian Kozniku, Arsim Abazi, Besnik Kollari, Fadil Ademi, Faruk Statovci, Ismet Munishi, Mehmet Dragusha, Sunaj Keqi, Xhevdet Llumnica and Zenun Selimi.[9]
On 15 June 2007, One of the most important international matches was a 1–0 win over Saudi Arabia. It was the first time that Kosovo played a team that has taken part in the FIFA World Cup and the winning goal was scored by Kristian Nushi from the penalty kick on the 84th minute.[10] On 22 April 2006, Kosovo takes the first biggest win against Monaco and the match ended 7–1 and this record continues to be unbroken, today to this day.[11]
After independence
First match
On 17 February 2010, Kosovo for first time after the declaration of independence played a friendly match against Albania and the match ended with a 2–3 home defeat and the starting line-up of that match was Anel Raskaj, Dukagjin Gashi, Enis Zabërgja, Fisnik Papuçi, Ilir Nallbani, Kushtrim Mushica, Liridon Kukaj, Robert Gjeraj, Shpëtim Hasani and Yll Hoxha. This match had a humanitarian character, because the means gathered from this meeting will go to the affected of floods of Shkodër.[12]
Efforts for internationalization
On 6 May 2008, after the declaration of independence from Serbia, Kosovo applied for FIFA membership. On 24 October 2008, Kosovo's application was discussed at the FIFA Congress in Zürich, when Kosovo was rejected membership in FIFA and could not play friendly matches as it was deemed it did not comply with article 10 of the FIFA statutes, that only "an independent state recognised by the international community" may be admitted into FIFA.[13] On 22 May 2012. FIFA reverted that decision stating that Kosovo may play other countries in international friendlies according to Article 79 of the FIFA Statutes.[14]
In September 2012, Albania international Lorik Cana, along with Swiss internationals Granit Xhaka, Valon Behrami and Xherdan Shaqiri, all of them with Kosovo Albanian origin, wrote a declaration to FIFA President Sepp Blatter, asking him to allow the Kosovo national team to be allowed to play friendly matches. The declaration was also signed by eight other Albanian footballers, hailing from Kosovo as Ahmed Januzi, Alban Meha, Armend Dallku, Burim Kukeli, Etrit Berisha, Fatmire Bajramaj, Lorik Cana, Mërgim Mavraj and Samir Ujkani.[15] In May 2012. In a meeting held, FIFA decided to allow friendly matches to be played a decision it later revoked following a protest issued by Football Association of Serbia. Some players, especially Kosovo Serbs as Milan Biševac and Miloš Krasić, continued to play for the Serbia. A new meeting was held at FIFA, on 27 and 28 September in which the Kosovo issue was again planned to be discussed, which was then postponed until December.[16][17]
Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies
On 13 January 2014, the national team was given permission by FIFA to play against FIFA member associations in international friendlies, with the notable exception of representative teams of countries of the former Yugoslavia. Even club teams would be allowed to play friendlies after a FIFA Emergency Committee meeting. However, it was stipulated that clubs and representative teams of the Football Federation of Kosovo may not display national symbols as flags, emblems, etc. or play national anthems. The go-ahead was given after meetings between the Football Association of Serbia and Sepp Blatter. On 6 February 2013, FIFA gave the permission to play international friendly games against other member associations.[19]
On 5 March 2014, following FIFA's ruling. Kosovo played its first international friendly against Haiti and the match ended in a 0–0 draw.[20][21] Before the match, some players of Kosovo posed with guns at a shooting range, causing a stir in Serbia.[22] On the eve of the match, supporters of Kosovo burned the flag of Serbia.[23] This incident prompted the Football Association of Serbia to request that FIFA revoke Kosovo's right to play international friendlies.[24]
After the match against Haiti, five more games were held with Turkey, Senegal, Oman, Equatorial Guinea and in the end with Albania. The first win in these friendlies was against Oman with a 1–0 home minimal win,[25] while the biggest defeat that was simultaneously also the first defeat was a 1–6 home defeat against Turkey that was playing with players that were the majority from Turkish championship.[26]
Membership in UEFA and FIFA
In September 2015 at an UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta was approved the request from the federation to the admission in UEFA to the next Ordinary Congress to be held in Budapest.[27] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.[28][29]
On 13 May 2016, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.[30]
Competitive record
FIFA World Cup
On 9 June 2016. The UEFA Emergency Panel has decided that Kosovo will join Croatia, Finland, Iceland, Turkey and Ukraine in Group I, also decided that Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia should not play against Kosovo for security reasons.[31][32] On 5 September 2016, Kosovo made his debut on FIFA World Cup qualifications with a 1–1 away draw in against Finland and the draw goal was scored by the newcomer Valon Berisha from the penalty kick on the 60th minute.[33]
FIFA World Cup record | Qualifications record | |||||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Year | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Part of ![]() ![]() |
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Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | ![]() |
6th | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 24 | |||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||
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Total | — | 0/23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Total | 1/22 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 24 |
UEFA European Championship
UEFA European Championship record | Qualifications record | |||||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Year | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Not a UEFA member | Not a UEFA member | ||||||||||||||||
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Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||
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Total | — | 0/17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Total | 0/17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UEFA Nations League
On 24 January 2018, in Lausanne, it was decided that Kosovo should be part of League D in Group 3 of the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League, together with Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands and Malta.[34][35] On 7 September 2018, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA Nations League with a 0–0 away draw in against Azerbaijan.[36] On 10 September 2018, Kosovo takes the first win in UEFA Nations League that was simultaneously also the first-ever competitive win was a 2–0 home win against Faroe Islands.[37]
UEFA Nations League record | |||||||||||
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Season | Division | Group | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R |
2018–19 | D | 3 | Group stage | 1st | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — |
Total | — | 1/1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — |
Non-FIFA Tournament
In 2005. Kosovo has so far only participated in one international tournament, participated in the KTFF 50th Anniversary Cup, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Turkish Football Association, finishing second out of three. Kosovo lost against the host with result 1–0 and won against Sàpmi with result 4–1.[38]
Year | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Total | — | 1/1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Fixtures and results
- For all past match results of the national team, see single-season articles and the team's results page
2017
13 November Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | 4–3 | ![]() | Mitrovica, Kosovo |
19:30 (UTC+1) | Rrahmani ![]() Muriqi ![]() Rashani ![]() Halimi ![]() |
Report | Kļuškins ![]() Ikaunieks ![]() Siņeļņikovs ![]() |
Stadium: Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari Attendance: 5,116 Referee: Enea Jorgji (Albania) |
2018
2 February Friendly | Azerbaijan ![]() | Canceled | ![]() | Aksu, Turkey |
16:00 (UTC+1) | Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex | |||
Note: On 24 January 2018. The match Azerbaijan–Kosovo was canceled due to the fact that Azerbaijan and Kosovo will compete in the same group in the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League.[39] |
24 March Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Franconville, France |
19:10 (UTC+1) | Zhegrova ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Stade Municipal Jean Rolland Attendance: 2,500 Referee: William Lavis (France) |
27 March Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Franconville, France |
18:00 (UTC+1) | Muriqi ![]() Paqarada ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Stade Municipal Jean Rolland Attendance: 800 Referee: Faouzi Benchabane (France) |
29 May Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Zürich, Switzerland |
20:00 (UTC+1) | Zeneli ![]() Zhegrova ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Letzigrund Attendance: 18,700 Referee: Alain Bieri (Switzerland) |
3 June Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | Canceled | ![]() | Wohlen, Switzerland |
15:00 (UTC+1) | Stadium: Stadion Niedermatten Referee: Adrien Jaccottet (Switzerland) | |||
Note: The match Kosovo–Ivory Coast was canceled due to the internal problems of Ivory Coast national team.[40] |
3 June Friendly | Kosovo ![]() | Canceled | ![]() | Istanbul, Turkey |
15:00 (UTC+1) | Stadium: Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium | |||
Note: The match Kosovo–Iran was canceled due to the Kosovo national team refusing to play behind closed-doors.[41] |
7 September 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Azerbaijan ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Baku, Azerbaijan |
18:00 (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Baku Olympic Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Ola Hobber Nilsen (Norway) |
10 September 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Kosovo ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
20:45 (UTC+1) | Zeneli ![]() Nuhiu ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 12,667 Referee: Bart Vertenten (Belgium) |
11 October 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Kosovo ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
20:45 (UTC+1) | Kololli ![]() Muriqi ![]() |
Report | Agius ![]() |
Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 13,000 Referee: Tamás Bognár (Hungary) |
14 October 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Faroe Islands ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
18:00 (UTC+1) | Joensen ![]() |
Report | Rashica ![]() |
Stadium: Tórsvøllur Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Miroslav Zelinka (Czech Republic) |
17 November 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Malta ![]() | v | ![]() | Ta' Qali, Malta |
18:00 (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: National Stadium |
20 November 2018–19 UEFA Nations League | Kosovo ![]() | v | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
20:45 (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium |
Players
Current squad
The following players have been called up for the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League matches against Malta and
Faroe Islands, on 11 and 14 October 2018.[42]
All caps and goals as of 14 October 2018 after match against Faroe Islands.[43]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Samir Ujkani (Captain) | 5 July 1988 | 23 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | GK | Visar Bekaj | 24 May 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Faton Maloku | 11 June 1991 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Amir Rrahmani | 24 February 1994 | 18 | 2 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Mërgim Vojvoda | 1 February 1995 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Fidan Aliti | 3 October 1993 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Ardin Dallku | 1 November 1994 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Milot Rashica | 28 June 1996 | 18 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Arbër Zeneli | 25 February 1995 | 13 | 3 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Besar Halimi | 12 December 1994 | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
23 | MF | Bernard Berisha | 21 October 1991 | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Valon Berisha (Vice-captain) | 7 February 1993 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
5 | MF | Herolind Shala | 2 January 1992 | 11 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | MF | Edon Zhegrova | 31 March 1999 | 7 | 2 | ![]() |
4 | MF | Idriz Voca | 15 May 1997 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Vedat Muriqi | 24 April 1994 | 14 | 3 | ![]() |
21 | FW | Atdhe Nuhiu | 29 July 1989 | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Elba Rashani | 9 May 1993 | 5 | 3 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Donis Avdijaj | 25 August 1996 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Lirim Kastrati | 16 January 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Bledar Hajdini | 19 June 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Leart Paqarada | 10 August 1994 | 14 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Jetmir Krasniqi | 1 January 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Arbenit Xhemajli | 23 April 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ardian Ismajli | 30 September 1996 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Alban Pnishi | 20 October 1990 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Lirim Kastrati | 2 February 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Armend Thaqi | 10 June 1992 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Visar Berisha | 7 December 1986 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ahmet Haliti | 29 September 1988 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ilir Blakqori | 1 February 1992 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Ardian Limani | 18 November 1993 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Arbër Potoku | 19 April 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Hekuran Kryeziu | 12 December 1992 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Benjamin Kololli | 15 May 1992 | 7 | 2 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Bersant Celina | 9 September 1996 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Fanol Përdedaj | 16 July 1991 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Gjelbrim Taipi | 13 December 1992 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Rron Broja | 9 April 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Dren Feka | 9 June 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Mentor Zhdrella | 10 June 1988 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Xhevdet Shabani | 10 October 1986 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Genc Hamiti | 21 September 1993 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Alush Gavazaj | 24 March 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Lorik Boshnjaku | 7 July 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Hamdi Namani | 16 October 1995 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Florent Hasani | 30 March 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Besar Musolli | 28 February 1989 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Suad Sahiti | 6 February 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Mendurim Hoti | 23 February 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Meriton Korenica | 15 December 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Mirlind Daku | 1 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
FW | Leotrim Kryeziu | 25 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
- Notes
- INJ = Not part of the current squad due to injury.
- U21 & U19 = Was called up from U21 and U19 squad.
- CANC = The match Azerbaijan–Kosovo was canceled, because that Azerbaijan and Kosovo will compete in the same group in the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League.[39]
- SUSP = Is not available in the next game due to suspended.
Personnel
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Current technical staff
Position | Name |
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Kit suppliers
The Kosovo kit has been mostly red and black before declaration of independence with few changes throughout the years and after the independence the kits are mostly blue and yellow. On 5 October 2016, Kosovo signed with Spanish sportswear company Kelme to a four-year contract and was the first official kit suppliers of Kosovo after membership in UEFA and FIFA.[44] On 16 June 2018, Kosovo signed with Swiss sportswear company Fourteen to a four-year contract and becomes the current kit suppliers of Kosovo.[45][46]
Kit provider | Period | In matches against |
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2015 | ![]() ![]() |
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2016 | ![]() |
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2016–2018 | — |
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2018–present |
Stadiums
- As of 11 October 2018
Kosovo national football team home stadiums | |||||||
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Nr. of matches |
Image | Stadium | Capacity | Location | First match | Last match | Ref |
7 | ![]() |
Fadil Vokrri Stadium | 13,500 | Pristina, Kosovo | v. ![]() |
v. ![]() |
[47] |
5 | ![]() |
Loro Boriçi Stadium | 16,000 | Shkodër, Albania | v. ![]() |
v. ![]() |
[a][48] |
3 | ![]() |
Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari | 18,500 | Mitrovica, Kosovo | v. ![]() |
v. ![]() |
[49] |
Records
Below are two lists of the top 11 players with the most caps and goals for Kosovo.
Players in bold are still active at international level.
Most capped players
- As of 10 September 2018[50]
Rank | Position | Name | Career | Caps | Goals |
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1 | GK | Samir Ujkani | 2014– | 21 | 0 |
2 | DF | Amir Rrahmani | 2014– | 16 | 2 |
MF | Milot Rashica | 2016– | 16 | 0 | |
3 | MF | Hekuran Kryeziu | 2015– | 15 | 0 |
4 | DF | Leart Paqarada | 2014– | 14 | 1 |
5 | MF | Bernard Berisha | 2015– | 13 | 0 |
6 | FW | Vedat Muriqi | 2016– | 12 | 2 |
MF | Fanol Përdedaj | 2014– | 12 | 0 | |
7 | MF | Arbër Zeneli | 2016– | 11 | 3 |
FW | Atdhe Nuhiu | 2017– | 11 | 2 | |
MF | Bersant Celina | 2014– | 11 | 1 |
Top goalscorers
- As of 10 September 2018[51]
Rank | Position | Name | Career | Goals | Caps | Average |
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1 | ||||||
MF | Arbër Zeneli | 2016– | 3 | 11 | 0.27 | |
FW | Albert Bunjaku | 2014–2016 | 3 | 6 | 0.5 | |
FW | Elba Rashani | 2015– | 3 | 5 | 0.6 | |
2 | DF | Amir Rrahmani | 2014– | 2 | 16 | 0.13 |
FW | Vedat Muriqi | 2016– | 2 | 12 | 0.17 | |
FW | Atdhe Nuhiu | 2017– | 2 | 11 | 0.18 | |
FW | Shpëtim Hasani | 2005–2015 | 2 | 7 | 0.29 | |
MF | Edon Zhegrova | 2018– | 2 | 5 | 0.4 | |
FW | Uliks Emra | 2005–2007 | 2 | 3 | 0.67 | |
MF | Mërgim Brahimi | 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
3 | DF | Leart Paqarada | 2014– | 1 | 14 | 0.07 |
Head-to-head records against other countries
- As of 14 October 2018
Head-to-head records are included only matches from 2014, until now.
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | Reference |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 50.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 66.67 | H2H results |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 | H2H results |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0.00 | H2H results |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 0.00 | H2H results H2H results |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0.00 | H2H results |
16 Countries | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 40 | −12 | 36.00 | All H2H results |
See also
- Men's
- Women's
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ After stadiums in Mitrovica and Pristina were under renovation and do not meet UEFA standards.[52] Kosovo played the qualifying matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Loro Boriçi Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi Loro Boriçi), a multi-use stadium in Shkodër, Albania.[53][54]
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- ^ "Kosova 0:1 Albania". RSSSF. 7 September 2002.
- ^ "Fitore historike kunder Arabise - Nushi "sheiku" i Kosovës" [Historic win against Arabia - Nushi "sheik" of Kosovo]. Futbolli.com (in Albanian). 7 September 2002. Archived from the original on 30 November 2007.
Emri i Kristian Nushit pa dyshim do të hyjë në historinë e futbollit kosovarë. Në realitet, futbollisti i deritashëm i skuadrës zvicerane, Vill, ka shënuar golin e fitores në minutën e 84-të në ndeshjen miqësore ndërkombëtare ndaj Arabisë Saudite qe perfundoi me rezultatin e ngushte 1:0. Nushi u tregua i saktë nga pika e bardhë, pasi më parë mbrojtësit sauditë rrëzuan brenda zonës Ismet Ramushin dhe gjyqtari pa u hamendur tregoi në pikën e bardhë
- ^ "Përfaqësuesja e Kosovës në futboll" [Kosovo national team in football]. Forumi Shqiptar (in Albanian). 22 April 2006.
Përfaqësuesja e Kosovës mposhti atë të Monacos me rezultat 7:1
- ^ "Miqesore/Kosove - Shqipëri 2-3" [Friendly/Kosovo - Albania 2-3]. AlbaniaSoccer (in Albanian). 17 February 2010.
- ^ "FIFA's finances solid". FIFA. 24 October 2008. Archived from the original on 29 October 2008.
An application for affiliation from the Kosovo football association was deemed not to comply with art. 10 of the FIFA Statutes, which stipulates that only "an independent state recognised by the international community" may be admitted. In accordance with the Statutes, Kosovo cannot play any friendly matches
- ^ "FIFA ExCo makes reform progress and Audit and Compliance Committee appointment". Media Release. FIFA. 22 May 2012.
- ^ "Shaqiri, Xhaka, Cana&Co., deklaratë për Kosovën në FIFA" [Shaqiri, Xhaka, Cana&Co., statement for Kosovo in FIFA]. GazetaShqip (in Albanian). 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Cana, Šaćiri, Džaka i Behrami pisali Blateru zbog Kosova" [Cana, Shaqiri, Xhaka dhe Behrami wrote to Blater about Kosovo] (in Serbian). Sportski žurnal. 21 September 2012.
- ^ "Vokri: FIFA i UEFA imaju dvostruke standarde" [Vokrri: FIFA and UEFA have double standards] (in Serbian). Sportski žurnal. 4 October 2012.
- ^ "Kosovo vs. Haiti (0:0)". National Football Teams. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA.com. 6 February 2013.
- ^ "Kosova e dha provimin, barazoi pa gola me Haitin" [Kosovo passed the exam, draw without goals with Haiti] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Kosovo footballers draw with Haiti in Mitrovica debut". BBC News. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Kosovo national team cause a stir by posing with guns before first ever international fixture". The Independent. 7 March 2014.
- ^ "KM: Zapaljena zastava Srbije" [KM: Burned flag of Serbia] (in Serbian). B92. 5 March 2014.
- ^ "FSS traži opoziv FIFA za Kosovo" [FAS seeking revocation of FIFA for Kosovo] (in Serbian). B92. 6 March 2014.
- ^ "Kosova shijoi fitoren e parë nën ombrellën e FIFA-s" [Kosovo relish the first victory under FIFA umbrella] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 7 September 2014.
- ^ "Kosova pësoi humbje nga Turqia" [Kosovo suffered losses from Turkey] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 21 May 2014.
- ^ "UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës" [UEFA reviews in March next year Kosovo's membership] (in Albanian). Voice of America. 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA". UEFA. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote". The Guardian. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet në FIFA, jemi të barabartë me të gjitha vendet e botës" [Official: Kosovo is admitted to FIFA, we are equal to all countries in the world] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Kosovo and Gibraltar assigned to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying groups". UEFA. 9 June 2016.
- ^ "Kosova në Grupin I për kualifikimet e Botërorit 2018" [Kosovo in Group I for 2018 World Cup qualifiers] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 9 June 2016.
- ^ "Debutim fantastik i Kosovës, baras me Finlandën" [Fantastic debut of Kosovo, draw with Finland] (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 5 September 2016.
- ^ "UEFA Nations League 2018/19 League Phase draw". UEFA. 24 January 2018.
Group D3: Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands, Malta, Kosovo
- ^ "Liga e Kombeve, Kosova në Grupin D3" [Nations League, Kosovo in Group D3] (in Albanian). Top Channel. 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Kombëtarja A kthehet e pamposhtur, barazon me Azerbajxhanin" [National A team returns unbeaten, draw with Azerbaijan] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Kosova e nderon me fitore Fadil Vokrrin, merr kryesimin e Grupit 3 në Ligën D" [Kosovo honors with victory Fadil Vokrri, takes the lead of Group 3 in League D] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "TR Northern Cyprus - 50 Years Anniversary Cup 2005". RSSSF. 4 November 2005.
- ^ a b "Friendly match canceled". Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. 25 January 2018.
According to the results of the UEFA Nations League's draws held in Lausanne, Switzerland today, it was defined that Azerbaijan and Kosovo national teams will compete in the same group. Thereby the match planned to be held between these teams in Antalya, Turkey on February 2 was canceled. The both football federations' officials met after the draw ceremony and reached a mutual agreement in this regard
- ^ "Anulohet përballja Kosovë – Bregu i Fildishtë, zëvendësohet me Kongon ose Moldavinë" [Canceled the match Kosovo – Ivory Coast, replaced with Congo or Moldova] (in Albanian). Koha Ditore. 27 May 2018.
Lajmin e ka konfirmuar për Kohën Ditore, Federata e Futbollit të Kosovës që ka thënë se anulimi është bërë për shkak të problemeve të brendshme të Bregut të Fildishtë
- ^ "FFK-ja sqaron opinionin për ndeshjen miqësore me Iranin" [FFK clarifies the opinion for the friendly match with Iran] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 31 May 2018.
Pas dështimit të ndeshjes me Bregun e Fildishtë, FFK-ja kishte kërkuar një tjetër kundërshtar dhe si opsion kishte Moldavinë, Kongon dhe Iranin. Ndonëse me Iranin kishte një pajtueshmëri që ndeshja të zhvillohet në Stamboll, në fund kushtet që u parashtruan nuk ishin të akceptueshme për FFK-në. Në fakt, kërkesa ishte që ndeshja të zhhvillohet pa shikues. FFK-ja mendon se kjo nuk i kontribuon afirmimit dhe fundja futbolli luhet për shikues, ndaj edhe morëm vendim ta anulojmë këtë ndeshje. Kombëtarja e Kosovës do të kthehet në Kosovë të shtunën më 2 qershor
- ^ "Challandes publikon listën e futbollistëve" [Challandes publish the list of footballers] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Faroe Islands (1–1) Kosovo". eu-football.info. 14 October 2018.
- ^ "Nënshkruhet marrëveshja mes FFK-së dhe 'Kelme' për fanellat e Përfaqësueses së Kosovës (Foto/Video)" [Signed the agreement between FFK and 'Kelme' for kits of Kosovo national football team (Photo/Video)] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 5 October 2016.
- ^ "FFK-ja promovoi logon e re dhe sponsorin e ri teknik" [FFK promoted the new logo and new technical sponsor] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 16 June 2018.
- ^ "Zbulohen fanellat e reja të Kosovës për Ligën e Kombeve dhe logo e re e FFK-së" [Revealed the new jersey of Kosovo for the Nations League and the new logo of FFK] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 16 June 2018.
- ^ "Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina". eu-football.info.
Only matches from 2014 are included
- ^ "Loro Boriçi Stadium, Shkodër". eu-football.info.
- ^ "Stadiumi Olimpik Adem Jashari, Mitrovica". eu-football.info.
- ^ "Kosovo international footballers of all-time". eu-football.info.
- ^ "Kosovo national football team goalscorers of all-time". eu-football.info.
- ^ "Këto janë 11 stadiumet e Superligës dhe asnjëri nuk i plotëson kushtet (Foto)" [These are the 11 Superleague stadiums and none meet the conditions (Photo)] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Loro Boriçi, shtëpia e përkohshme e Kosovës" [Loro Boriçi, the temporary home of Kosovo] (in Albanian). Radio Television of Kosovo. 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Loro Boriçi, i rilindur gati për kolaudim (Foto)" [Loro Boriçi, reborn ready for test (Photo)]. Facebook (in Albanian). Edi Rama. 11 August 2016.
External links
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