Albania national under-17 football team
The Albania national under-17 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. It is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania.
| Nickname(s) | Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks) Shqiponjat (The Eagles) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF) | |||
| Confederation | UEFA | |||
| Head coach | Ervin Bulku | |||
| Captain | Endri Çelaj | |||
| Most caps | Andi Lila (9) Vangjel Mile Erlind Koreshi Aldo Teqja Endri Çekiçi | |||
| Top scorer | Mirel Çota (4) | |||
| Home stadium | Elbasan Arena Loro Boriçi Stadium | |||
| FIFA code | ALB | |||
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| First international | ||||
| Croatia 4–0 Albania (Vác, Hungary; 24 September 2001) | ||||
| Biggest win | ||||
| Liechtenstein 0–6 Albania (Tatabánya, Hungary; 23 October 2012) | ||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||
| Albania 0–7 Belarus (Riihimäki, Finland; 25 September 2008) | ||||
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship | ||||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2025) | |||
| Best result | TBD (2025) | |||
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | ||||
| Appearances | 0 | |||
| Best result | – | |||
Albania U17 has never qualified in an Under-17 major tournament, managing only "elite round" twice in 2012, 2014 managed by coach Džemal Mustedanagić in both cases and in 2023. Despite not Qualifying in the past Albania U17 will host the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, which will be held in Tirana- capital city of the country.[1]
History
Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-16 tournament.
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship record | UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification record | Manager(s) | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
| 2002 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | Ilir Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2003 | did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2004 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2005 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2006 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Ramadan Shehu | |||||||||
| 2007 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Shpëtim Duro | |||||||||
| 2008 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | Duro | |||||||||
| 2009 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | Ardian Mema | |||||||||
| 2010 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | Mema | |||||||||
| 2011 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Džemal Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2012 | did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2013 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2014 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2015 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2016 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2017 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2018 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2019 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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Tournament was cancelled | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Elvin Beqiri | |||||||||
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Tournament was cancelled | Tournament was cancelled | Ervin Bulku | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Bulku | |||||||||
| 2023 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | Bulku | |||||||||
| 2024 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Ardi Behari | |||||||||
| 2025 | Qualified as hosts | Qualified as hosts | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 78 | 12 | 14 | 52 | 69 | 179 | |||||||||||
Recent results
| 18 April 2024 Friendly | Slovenia | 1–2 | Albania | Ajdovščina |
| Videnović 21' | Report | Kulla 41', 72' | Stadium: Ajdovščina Stadium |
| 22 May 2024 Friendly | Montenegro | 3–1 | Albania | Podgorica |
| 11:45 | Vukoje 14' Anđelić 77' Gjokaj 80' |
Report | Kulla 69' | Stadium: Podgorica City Stadium Referee: Miloš Bešović (Montenegro) |
| 24 May 2024 Friendly | Albania | 0–0 | Montenegro | Shkodër |
| 2:30 | Report | Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium |
| 17 June 2024 Friendly | Albania | 1-1 | Azerbaijan | Rrogozhinë |
| Gecaj 71' | Report | Qazibəyov 13' | Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
| 19 June 2024 Friendly | Albania | 4-1 | Azerbaijan | Rrogozhinë |
| Mihana 7', 27' Kulla 61', 77' |
Report | Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the friendly matches.[2]
- Match dates: 17–19 June 2024
- Opposition: Azerbaijan
- Caps and goals correct as of: 19 June 2024, after the match against Azerbaijan
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Erno Mustafa | 23 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | Partizani U15 | |
| GK | Daniel Culi | 24 October 2008 | 3 | 0 | Ternana U16 | |
| DF | Kris Gecaj | 14 November 2008 | 12 | 2 | Juventus U15 | |
| DF | Fabian Nuhaj | 6 April 2008 | 7 | 0 | Olympiacos U17 | |
| DF | Darli Kurti | 20 September 2008 | 5 | 0 | Genoa U16 | |
| DF | Spasian Nasto | 4 June 2008 | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | |
| DF | Alerio Kola | 4 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Shënkolli U16 | |
| DF | Kleo Lika | 2 August 2008 | 1 | 0 | Tirana U17 | |
| MF | Ernesto Marqeshi | 7 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Tirana U17 | |
| MF | Lukas Çekrezi | 5 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | Torino U16 | |
| MF | Serxho Vogli | 21 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | Akademia U15 | |
| MF | Leo Begolli | 15 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | |
| MF | Alen Vukaj | 22 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Inter U16 | |
| MF | Andreas Llana | 26 January 2008 | 2 | 0 | Olympiacos U17 | |
| MF | Amer Kthupi | 16 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Vllaznia U17 | |
| FW | Emiljano Mihana | 18 March 2008 | 7 | 2 | Tirana U17 | |
| FW | Gabriel Kulla | 20 February 2008 | 5 | 5 | Sasso Marconi Giovanili | |
| FW | Rikardo Sheji | 5 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | Torino U16 | |
| FW | Flavio Shkëmbi | 17 September 2008 | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | |
| FW | Aurel Prendi | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Bashkimi | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up last 12 months and are still eligible to represent the under-17 side:
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Klevi Hasa | 22 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| GK | Alain Taho | 30 April 2007 | 3 | 0 | Inter U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| GK | Darius Zadeja | 7 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Frensi Mali | 29 April 2009 | 2 | 0 | Tomori U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| DF | Hassan Haradini | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Schalke U16 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| DF | Rikardo Smajlaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Empoli U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| DF | Endri Agolli | 27 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu U15 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Agon Bajrami | 8 February 2008 | 1 | 0 | Düsseldorf U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Milan Kovaçi | 17 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Peterborough U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Matia Koçi | 20 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Novara U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Davide Avdullari | 13 January 2007 | 14 | 0 | Hellas U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Renato Halili | 25 October 2007 | 12 | 2 | Südtirol U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Kleo Shpuza | 7 January 2007 | 9 | 0 | Udinese U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Enea Elmazi | 12 May 2007 | 6 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Samuele Sina | 14 February 2007 | 4 | 0 | Feralpisalò U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Rinaldo Nela | 20 January 2007 | 2 | 0 | Partizani U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Arian Gavelli | 30 May 2008 | 3 | 0 | L'Hospitalet U16 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| MF | Othonas Karo | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | PAOK U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| MF | Elio Gjoshi | 1 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | Tirana U15 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| MF | Ardit Muldakaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Bochum U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| MF | Leon Myrtaj | 24 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Tottenham U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| MF | Alex Ramku | 20 May 2008 | 1 | 0 | Udinese U16 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| MF | Matteo Dashi | 22 January 2007 | 10 | 0 | Crystal Palace U18 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Eraldo Karaj | 17 February 2007 | 9 | 0 | Darmstadt U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Jetmir Laze | 22 July 2007 | 7 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Mattia Huqi | 21 June 2007 | 4 | 0 | Empoli U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Jordan Kinnavong | 10 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Köln U16 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| FW | Tedi Malaj | 2 July 2007 | 12 | 1 | Partizani U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Oresti Rifa | 8 February 2007 | 10 | 3 | Partizani U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Matias Gici | 18 May 2007 | 10 | 7 | Venezia U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Xheto Joi Nuredini | 5 August 2007 | 7 | 3 | Genoa U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Brayan Gjyla | 26 July 2007 | 6 | 0 | Feralpisalò U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Gabrian Cani | 5 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Vllaznia U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
- Notes
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff:[3]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Ardian Behari |
| Assistant Coach | Agron Kërçova |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Elvis Kotorri |
| Team doctor | Adriatik Shahini |
| Physiotherapists | Sabri Nurce |
| Athletic preparator | Ardi Bekteshi |
| Videoanalystic | Edon Beliu |
| Team manager | Eno Xhaferraj |
See also
- Albania national football team
- Albania national under-23 football team
- Albania national under-21 football team
- Albania national under-20 football team
- Albania national under-19 football team
- Albania national under-18 football team
- Albania national under-16 football team
- Albania national under-15 football team
- Albania national football team results
- Albania national youth football team
- Albanian Superliga
- Football in Albania
- List of Albania international footballers
- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
References
- https://shqiptarja.com/lajm/kampionati-europian-u17-do-te-mbahet-ne-tirane-rama-gjera-te-paimagjinueshme-vite-me-pare
- "Elite Round i Europianit / Shqipëria U-17 nis grumbullimin, trajneri Bulku shpall listën me emrat e 25 lojtarëve të ftuar" (in Albanian). Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- "Kombëtarja U-17". FSHF.org. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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