Albania
Albania is a national team from Europe.
Albania have played at the European Championship 2 times (first in 2016, most recently in 2024). Best result: group stage (2016, 2024). Record at the finals: 6 matches, 1 wins, 1 draws, 4 defeats, goals 4–8. Top scorer: Armando Sadiku, Klaus Gjasula and Nedim Bajrami (1 goal).
Albania have not yet played at the finals of the World Cup.
Albania is in the qualifying draw for the European Championship 2028 in the UK and Ireland.
The squad pool on this page lists 25 players, built from recent competitive line-ups. Most appearances in that window: Kristjan Asllani (30); most goals: Kristjan Asllani (7).
Coach in the latest data: R. Maran.
- Champions · Euro
- 0
- Champions · World Cup
- 0
- Euro finals played
- 2
- World Cups played
- 0
At the European Championship
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| European Championship 2016 | Group stage |
| European Championship 2024 | Group stage |
Top scorers · Euro
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Armando Sadiku | 1 |
| Klaus Gjasula | 1 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 1 |
| Qazim Laçi | 1 |
Squad
| Player | Pos | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Strakosha | GK | 21 | 1,887 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Etrit Berisha | GK | 7 | 562 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Alen Sherri | GK | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Mario Mitaj | DEF | 26 | 2,239 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Berat Djimsiti | DEF | 22 | 1,912 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Elseid Hysaj | DEF | 21 | 1,826 | 0 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Ardian Ismajli | DEF | 19 | 1,697 | 1 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Arlind Ajeti | DEF | 14 | 1,188 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 |
| Iván Balliu | DEF | 10 | 879 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Marash Kumbulla | DEF | 8 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Stavro Pilo | DEF | 4 | 279 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kristjan Asllani | MID | 30 | 2,564 | 7 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Ylber Ramadani | MID | 22 | 1,812 | 0 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Nedim Bajrami | MID | 25 | 1,634 | 5 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Qazim Laci | MID | 20 | 1,340 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Jasir Asani | MID | 18 | 1,253 | 4 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Juljan Shehu | MID | 11 | 792 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Taulant Seferi | MID | 15 | 658 | 2 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Ernest Muçi | MID | 15 | 450 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Rey Manaj | FWD | 15 | 1,067 | 5 | 2 | 6.0 |
| Myrto Uzuni | FWD | 21 | 1,011 | 2 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Arber Hoxha | FWD | 20 | 909 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Armando Broja | FWD | 11 | 616 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Sokol Cikalleshi | FWD | 8 | 498 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Mirlind Daku | FWD | 16 | 475 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 |
Latest starting line-up
Formation: 3-4-3 · Coach: R. Maran · 6 October 2026 · San Marino 2–1
| # | Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Mario Dajsinani | GK | 6.6 |
| 6 | Berat Djimsiti | DEF | 7.2 |
| 18 | Ardian Ismajli | DEF | 7.3 |
| 3 | Mario Mitaj | DEF | 6.7 |
| 4 | Elseid Hysaj | MID | 7.9 |
| 16 | Juljan Shehu | MID | 6.6 |
| 8 | Kristjan Asllani | MID | 10.0 |
| 22 | Stavros Pilios | MID | 7.2 |
| 10 | Ernest Muçi | FWD | 6.6 |
| 7 | Rey Manaj | FWD | 6.2 |
| 21 | Arber Hoxha | FWD | 7.5 |
Match reports on this site
| Date | Match | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2024 | Albania 0–1 Spain | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 19 June 2024 | Croatia 2–2 Albania | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 2024 | Italy 2–1 Albania | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 19 June 2016 | Romania 0–1 Albania | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |
| 15 June 2016 | France 2–0 Albania | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |
| 11 June 2016 | Albania 0–1 Switzerland | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group A |