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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Kosovo women's national football team.

Kosovo
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Dardanët (Dardanians)
AssociationFederata e Futbollit e Kosovës (FFK)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachBernard Challandes
CaptainSamir Ujkani
Most capsSamir Ujkani (23)
Top scorerAlbert Bunjaku
Arbër Zeneli
Elba Rashani
Vedat Muriqi (3)
Home stadiumVarious
FIFA codeKVX[1]
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current137 Increase 1 (25 October 2018)[2]
Highest137 (October 2018[3])
Lowest190 (July – August 2016[4])
First international
Unofficial
 Albania 3–1 Kosovo Albania
(Tirana, Albania; 14 February 1993)
Permitted by FIFA
 Kosovo 0–0 Haiti 
(Mitrovica, Kosovo; 5 March 2014)
As FIFA member
 Kosovo 2–0 Faroe Islands 
(Frankfurt, Germany; 3 June 2016)
Biggest win
United Nations Kosovo 7–1 Monaco 
(Cap d'Ail, France; 22 April 2006)
Biggest defeat
 Kosovo 0–6 Croatia 
(Shkodër, Albania; 6 October 2016)

The Kosovo national football team (Albanian: Përfaqësuesja e futbollit të Kosovës, Template:Lang-sr/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

See also: Yugoslavia national football team

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.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14][15]

Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies
Kosovo starting line-up in first international friendly against Haiti
(3–4–3)[16]

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.[17]

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.[18][19] Before the match, some players of Kosovo posed with guns at a shooting range, causing a stir in Serbia.[20] On the eve of the match, supporters of Kosovo burned the flag of Serbia.[21] This incident prompted the Football Association of Serbia to request that FIFA revoke Kosovo's right to play international friendlies.[22]

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,[23] 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.[24]

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

See also: Membership of Kosovo in international sports federations

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.[25] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.[26][27]

On 13 May 2016, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.[28]

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.[29][30] 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.[31]

FIFA World Cup record Qualifications record
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA Squad Year Pos Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 to France 1998 Part of  Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro FR Yugoslavia —
South KoreaJapan 2002 to Brazil 2014 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
Russia 2018 Did not qualify Russia 2018 6th 10 0 1 9 3 24
Qatar 2022 To be determined To be determined
CanadaMexicoUnited States 2026
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
Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA Squad Year Pos Pld W D L GF GA
France 1960 to England 1996 Part of  Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro FR Yugoslavia —
BelgiumNetherlands 2000 to PolandUkraine 2012 Not a UEFA member Not a UEFA member
France 2016 Did not enter Did not enter
Europe 2020 To be determined To be determined
Germany 2024
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.[32][33] On 7 September 2018, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA Nations League with a 0–0 away draw in against Azerbaijan.[34] 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.[35]

UEFA Nations League record
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.[36]

Year Round Pos Pld W D L GF GA
Northern Cyprus 2005 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  Latvia Mitrovica, Kosovo
19:30 (UTC+1) Rrahmani 13'
Muriqi 45'
Rashani 86'
Halimi 90+4'		 Report Kļuškins 11'
Ikaunieks 31'
Siņeļņikovs 59'		 Stadium: Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari
Attendance: 5,116
Referee: Enea Jorgji (Albania)

2018

2 February Friendly Azerbaijan  Canceled  Kosovo 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.[37]
24 March Friendly Kosovo  1–0  Madagascar Franconville, France
19:10 (UTC+1) Zhegrova 47' Report Stadium: Stade Municipal Jean Rolland
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: William Lavis (France)
27 March Friendly Kosovo  2–0  Burkina Faso Franconville, France
18:00 (UTC+1) Muriqi 74'
Paqarada 89'		 Report Stadium: Stade Municipal Jean Rolland
Attendance: 800
Referee: Faouzi Benchabane (France)
29 May Friendly Kosovo  3–0  Albania Zürich, Switzerland
20:00 (UTC+1) Zeneli 20', 51'
Zhegrova 67'		 Report Stadium: Letzigrund
Attendance: 18,700
Referee: Alain Bieri (Switzerland)
3 June Friendly Kosovo  Canceled  Ivory Coast 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.[38]
3 June Friendly Kosovo  Canceled  Iran 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.[39]
7 September 2018–19 UEFA
Nations League		 Azerbaijan  0–0  Kosovo 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  Faroe Islands Pristina, Kosovo
20:45 (UTC+1) Zeneli 50'
Nuhiu 55'		 Report Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 12,667
Referee: Bart Vertenten (Belgium)
11 October 2018–19 UEFA
Nations League		 Kosovo  3–1  Malta Pristina, Kosovo
20:45 (UTC+1) Kololli 30', 81'
Muriqi 68'		 Report Agius 51' Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium
Attendance: 12,365
Referee: Tamás Bognár (Hungary)
14 October 2018–19 UEFA
Nations League		 Faroe Islands  1–1  Kosovo Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
18:00 (UTC+1) Joensen 50' Report Rashica 9' Stadium: Tórsvøllur
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Miroslav Zelinka (Czech Republic)
17 November 2018–19 UEFA
Nations League		 Malta  v  Kosovo Ta' Qali, Malta
18:00 (UTC+1) Report Stadium: National Stadium
20 November 2018–19 UEFA
Nations League		 Kosovo  v  Azerbaijan 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.[40]
All caps and goals as of 14 October 2018 after match against  Faroe Islands.[41]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Samir Ujkani (Captain) (1988-07-05) 5 July 1988 (age 36) 23 0 Turkey Çaykur Rizespor
16 1GK Visar Bekaj (1997-05-24) 24 May 1997 (age 27) 1 0 Kosovo Prishtina
12 1GK Faton Maloku (1991-06-11) 11 June 1991 (age 33) 0 0 Albania Kukësi
13 2DF Amir Rrahmani (1994-02-24) 24 February 1994 (age 30) 18 2 Croatia Dinamo Zagreb
15 2DF Mërgim Vojvoda (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995 (age 29) 13 0 Belgium Mouscron
3 2DF Fidan Aliti (1993-10-03) 3 October 1993 (age 31) 9 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë
2 2DF Ardin Dallku (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 (age 30) 2 0 Ukraine Vorskla Poltava
7 3MF Milot Rashica (1996-06-28) 28 June 1996 (age 28) 18 1 Germany Werder Bremen
10 3MF Arbër Zeneli (1995-02-25) 25 February 1995 (age 29) 13 3 Netherlands Heerenveen
8 3MF Besar Halimi (1994-12-12) 12 December 1994 (age 29) 13 1 Denmark Brøndby
23 3MF Bernard Berisha (1991-10-21) 21 October 1991 (age 33) 13 0 Russia Akhmat Grozny
14 3MF Valon Berisha (Vice-captain) (1993-02-07) 7 February 1993 (age 31) 12 1 Italy Lazio
5 3MF Herolind Shala (1992-01-02) 2 January 1992 (age 32) 11 0 Norway Start
22 3MF Edon Zhegrova (1999-03-31) 31 March 1999 (age 25) 7 2 Belgium Genk
4 3MF Idriz Voca (1997-05-15) 15 May 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Switzerland Luzern
18 4FW Vedat Muriqi (1994-04-24) 24 April 1994 (age 30) 14 3 Turkey Çaykur Rizespor
21 4FW Atdhe Nuhiu (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 35) 12 2 England Sheffield Wednesday
11 4FW Elba Rashani (1993-05-09) 9 May 1993 (age 31) 5 3 Norway Odd
9 4FW Donis Avdijaj (1996-08-25) 25 August 1996 (age 28) 5 0 Netherlands Willem II
20 4FW Lirim Kastrati (1999-01-16) 16 January 1999 (age 25) 1 0 Croatia Lokomotiva

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
GK Bledar Hajdini (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 (age 29) 1 0 Kosovo Llapi v.  Albania, 29 May 2018INJ
DF Leart Paqarada (1994-08-10) 10 August 1994 (age 30) 14 1 Germany Sandhausen v.  Malta, 11 October 2018INJ
DF Jetmir Krasniqi (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 (age 29) 1 0 Switzerland Lugano v.  Faroe Islands, 10 September 2018
DF Arbenit Xhemajli (1998-04-23) 23 April 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Switzerland Neuchâtel Xamax v.  Faroe Islands, 10 September 2018INJ
DF Ardian Ismajli (1996-09-30) 30 September 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Croatia Hajduk Split v.  Azerbaijan, 7 September 2018U21
DF Alban Pnishi (1990-10-20) 20 October 1990 (age 34) 8 0 Israel Bnei Sakhnin v.  Burkina Faso, 27 March 2018
DF Lirim Kastrati (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 (age 25) 2 0 Italy Bologna v.  Burkina Faso, 27 March 2018
DF Armend Thaqi (1992-06-10) 10 June 1992 (age 32) 1 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
DF Visar Berisha (1986-12-07) 7 December 1986 (age 37) 0 0 Kosovo Ballkani v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
DF Ahmet Haliti (1988-09-29) 29 September 1988 (age 36) 0 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
DF Ilir Blakqori (1992-02-01) 1 February 1992 (age 32) 0 0 Kosovo Llapi v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
DF Ardian Limani (1993-11-18) 18 November 1993 (age 30) 0 0 Kosovo Drita v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
DF Arbër Potoku (1994-04-19) 19 April 1994 (age 30) 0 0 Kosovo Ballkani v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Hekuran Kryeziu (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 31) 16 0 Switzerland Zürich v.  Faroe Islands, 14 October 2018SUSP
MF Benjamin Kololli (1992-05-15) 15 May 1992 (age 32) 7 2 Switzerland Zürich v.  Faroe Islands, 14 October 2018INJ
MF Bersant Celina (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 (age 28) 11 1 Wales Swansea City v.  Faroe Islands, 10 September 2018
MF Fanol Përdedaj (1991-07-16) 16 July 1991 (age 33) 12 0 Germany 1. FC Saarbrücken v.  Albania, 29 May 2018
MF Gjelbrim Taipi (1992-12-13) 13 December 1992 (age 31) 2 0 Switzerland Grasshoppers v.  Albania, 29 May 2018
MF Rron Broja (1996-04-09) 9 April 1996 (age 28) 0 0 North Macedonia Shkupi v.  Albania, 29 May 2018U21
MF Dren Feka (1997-06-09) 9 June 1997 (age 27) 0 0 Switzerland Luzern v.  Albania, 29 May 2018U21
MF Mentor Zhdrella (1988-06-10) 10 June 1988 (age 36) 2 0 Kosovo Llapi v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Xhevdet Shabani (1986-10-10) 10 October 1986 (age 38) 0 0 Kosovo Drita v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Genc Hamiti (1993-09-21) 21 September 1993 (age 31) 0 0 Kosovo Ferizaj v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Alush Gavazaj (1995-03-24) 24 March 1995 (age 29) 0 0 Kosovo Feronikeli v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Lorik Boshnjaku (1995-07-07) 7 July 1995 (age 29) 0 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Hamdi Namani (1995-10-16) 16 October 1995 (age 29) 0 0 Kosovo Llapi v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC
MF Florent Hasani (1997-03-30) 30 March 1997 (age 27) 0 0 Hungary Diósgyőri v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC/U21
MF Besar Musolli (1989-02-28) 28 February 1989 (age 35) 1 0 Albania Kukësi v.  Latvia, 13 November 2017
MF Suad Sahiti (1995-02-06) 6 February 1995 (age 29) 1 0 Greece AEL v.  Latvia, 13 November 2017
FW Mendurim Hoti (1996-02-23) 23 February 1996 (age 28) 0 0 Kosovo Feronikeli v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC/U21
FW Meriton Korenica (1997-12-15) 15 December 1997 (age 26) 0 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC/U21
FW Mirlind Daku (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Croatia Osijek v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC/U21
FW Leotrim Kryeziu (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Switzerland Lugano v.  Azerbaijan, 2 February 2018CANC/U19
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.[37]
  • SUSP = Is not available in the next game due to suspended.

Personnel

Bernard Challandes, the current manager of the Kosovo national football team.

Current technical staff

Position Name
Head coach Switzerland Bernard Challandes
Assistant coach(es)
Kosovo Ramush Gashi
Kosovo Muharrem Sahiti
Kosovo Genc Hoxha
Goalkeeping coach Kosovo Ahmet Beselica
Doctor Kosovo Murat Berisha
Team manager Kosovo Bajram Shala
Technical director Germany Michael Nees
Video analyst Germany Alexander Carra

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.[42] On 16 June 2018, Kosovo signed with Swiss sportswear company Fourteen to a four-year contract and becomes the current kit suppliers of Kosovo.[43][44]

Kit provider Period In matches against
Italy Legea 2014  Haiti
Germany Puma 2014  Turkey and  Senegal
Italy Legea 2014  Oman
England Umbro 2015  Equatorial Guinea and  Albania
Germany Puma 2016  Faroe Islands
Spain Kelme 2016–2018 —
Switzerland Fourteen 2018–present

Stadiums

As of 11 October 2018
Kosovo national football team home stadiums
Nr. of
matches 		Image Stadium Capacity Location First match Last match Ref
7 Fadil Vokrri Stadium 13,500 Pristina, Kosovo v.  Albania, 7 September 2002 v.  Malta, 11 October 2018 [45]
5 Loro Boriçi Stadium 16,000 Shkodër, Albania v.  Croatia, 6 October 2016 v.  Ukraine, 6 October 2017 [a][46]
3 Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari 18,500 Mitrovica, Kosovo v.  Haiti, 5 March 2014 v.  Latvia, 13 November 2017 [47]

Records

Main article: List of Kosovo international footballers

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[48]
Samir Ujkani is the most capped player in the history of Kosovo with 21 caps.
Rank Position Name Career Caps Goals
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[49]
Albert Bunjaku (upper left), Arbër Zeneli (upper right) and Elba Rashani (down) are the top goalscorers in the history of Kosovo with 3 goals.
Rank Position Name Career Goals Caps Average
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
 Albania 2 1 1 0 5 2 +3 050.00 H2H results
 Azerbaijan 1 0 1 0 0 0 +0 000.00 H2H results
 Burkina Faso 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00 H2H results
 Croatia 2 0 0 2 0 7 −7 000.00 H2H results
 Equatorial Guinea 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00 H2H results
 Faroe Islands 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 066.67 H2H results
 Finland 2 0 1 1 1 2 −1 000.00 H2H results
 Haiti 1 0 1 0 0 0 +0 000.00 H2H results
 Iceland 2 0 0 2 1 4 −3 000.00 H2H results
 Latvia 1 1 0 0 4 3 +1 100.00 H2H results
 Madagascar 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00 H2H results
 Malta 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 100.00 H2H results
 Oman 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00 H2H results
 Senegal 1 0 0 1 1 3 −2 000.00 H2H results
 Turkey 3 0 0 3 2 12 −10 000.00 H2H results
H2H results
 Ukraine 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 000.00 H2H results
16 Countries 25 9 5 11 28 40 −12 036.00 All H2H results

See also

Men's
Women's

Notes and references

Notes

  1. ^
    After stadiums in Mitrovica and Pristina were under renovation and do not meet UEFA standards.[50] 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.[51][52]

References

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  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference FIFA Rank was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference FIFArank was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Albania 3:1 Kosova". RSSSF. 14 February 1993.
  6. ^ "Friendly match/Kosovo defeated Monaco by a score of 7-1". AlbaniaSoccer. 22 April 2006. Archived from the original on 22 May 2006.
  7. ^ "Kosova 0:1 Albania". RSSSF. 7 September 2002.
  8. ^ "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
  9. ^ "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
  10. ^ "Miqesore/Kosove - Shqipëri 2-3" [Friendly/Kosovo - Albania 2-3]. AlbaniaSoccer (in Albanian). 17 February 2010.
  11. ^ "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
  12. ^ "FIFA ExCo makes reform progress and Audit and Compliance Committee appointment". Media Release. FIFA. 22 May 2012.
  13. ^ "Shaqiri, Xhaka, Cana&Co., deklaratë për Kosovën në FIFA" [Shaqiri, Xhaka, Cana&Co., statement for Kosovo in FIFA]. GazetaShqip (in Albanian). 20 September 2012.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Vokri: FIFA i UEFA imaju dvostruke standarde" [Vokrri: FIFA and UEFA have double standards] (in Serbian). Sportski žurnal. 4 October 2012.
  16. ^ "Kosovo vs. Haiti (0:0)". National Football Teams. 5 March 2014.
  17. ^ "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA.com. 6 February 2013.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "Kosovo footballers draw with Haiti in Mitrovica debut". BBC News. 5 March 2014.
  20. ^ "Kosovo national team cause a stir by posing with guns before first ever international fixture". The Independent. 7 March 2014.
  21. ^ "KM: Zapaljena zastava Srbije" [KM: Burned flag of Serbia] (in Serbian). B92. 5 March 2014.
  22. ^ "FSS traži opoziv FIFA za Kosovo" [FAS seeking revocation of FIFA for Kosovo] (in Serbian). B92. 6 March 2014.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "Kosova pësoi humbje nga Turqia" [Kosovo suffered losses from Turkey] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 21 May 2014.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA". UEFA. 3 May 2016.
  27. ^ "Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote". The Guardian. 3 May 2016.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ "Kosovo and Gibraltar assigned to 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying groups". UEFA. 9 June 2016.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "Debutim fantastik i Kosovës, baras me Finlandën" [Fantastic debut of Kosovo, draw with Finland] (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 5 September 2016.
  32. ^ "UEFA Nations League 2018/19 League Phase draw". UEFA. 24 January 2018. Group D3: Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands, Malta, Kosovo
  33. ^ "Liga e Kombeve, Kosova në Grupin D3" [Nations League, Kosovo in Group D3] (in Albanian). Top Channel. 24 January 2018.
  34. ^ "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.
  35. ^ "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.
  36. ^ "TR Northern Cyprus - 50 Years Anniversary Cup 2005". RSSSF. 4 November 2005.
  37. ^ 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
  38. ^ "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
  39. ^ "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
  40. ^ "Challandes publikon listën e futbollistëve" [Challandes publish the list of footballers] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 5 October 2018.
  41. ^ "Faroe Islands (1–1) Kosovo". eu-football.info. 14 October 2018.
  42. ^ "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.
  43. ^ "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.
  44. ^ "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.
  45. ^ "Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina". eu-football.info. Only matches from 2014 are included
  46. ^ "Loro Boriçi Stadium, Shkodër". eu-football.info.
  47. ^ "Stadiumi Olimpik Adem Jashari, Mitrovica". eu-football.info.
  48. ^ "Kosovo international footballers of all-time". eu-football.info.
  49. ^ "Kosovo national football team goalscorers of all-time". eu-football.info.
  50. ^ "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.
  51. ^ "Loro Boriçi, shtëpia e përkohshme e Kosovës" [Loro Boriçi, the temporary home of Kosovo] (in Albanian). Radio Television of Kosovo. 28 June 2016.
  52. ^ "Loro Boriçi, i rilindur gati për kolaudim (Foto)" [Loro Boriçi, reborn ready for test (Photo)]. Facebook (in Albanian). Edi Rama. 11 August 2016.
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