Albania national under-17 football team
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Nickname(s) | Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks) Shqiponjat (The Eagles) | |||
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Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF) | |||
Confederation | UEFA | |||
Head coach | Andrea Tedesco | |||
Home stadium | Elbasan Arena Loro Boriçi Stadium | |||
FIFA code | ALB | |||
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First international | ||||
![]() ![]() (Vác, Hungary; 24 September 2001) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
![]() ![]() (Tatabánya, Hungary; 23 October 2012) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
![]() ![]() (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 | – |
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.
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
[edit]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) | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | Ilir Spahiu | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Spahiu | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Ramadan Shehu | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Shpëtim Duro | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | Duro | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | Ardian Mema | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | Mema | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Džemal Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Bulku | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | Bulku | |||||||||
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did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Ardi Behari | |||||||||
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Qualified as hosts | Qualified as hosts | Andrea Tedesco | ||||||||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
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To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
Total | 78 | 12 | 14 | 52 | 69 | 179 |
Recent results
[edit]18 April 2024 Friendly | Slovenia ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Ajdovščina |
Videnović ![]() |
Report | Kulla ![]() |
Stadium: Ajdovščina Stadium |
22 May 2024 Friendly | Montenegro ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Podgorica |
11:45 | Vukoje ![]() Anđelić ![]() Gjokaj ![]() |
Report | Kulla ![]() |
Stadium: Podgorica City Stadium Referee: Miloš Bešović (Montenegro) |
24 May 2024 Friendly | Albania ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Shkodër |
2:30 | Report | Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium |
17 June 2024 Friendly | Albania ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | Rrogozhinë |
Gecaj ![]() |
Report | Qazibəyov ![]() |
Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
19 June 2024 Friendly | Albania ![]() | 4-1 | ![]() | Rrogozhinë |
Mihana ![]() Kulla ![]() |
Report | İbrahim ![]() |
Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
4 September 2024 Friendly | Albania ![]() | v | ![]() | Vorë |
Stadium: Stadiumi Vora |
6 September 2024 Friendly | Albania ![]() | v | ![]() | Tiranë |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
9 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Albania ![]() | v | ![]() |
12 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Croatia ![]() | v | ![]() |
15 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Albania ![]() | v | ![]() |
Current squad
[edit]- 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 |
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GK | Erno Mustafa | 23 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Daniel Culi | 24 October 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Kris Gecaj | 14 November 2008 | 12 | 2 | ![]() | |
DF | Fabian Nuhaj | 6 April 2008 | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Darli Kurti | 20 September 2008 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Spasian Nasto | 4 June 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Alerio Kola | 4 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Kleo Lika | 2 August 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Ernesto Marqeshi | 7 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Lukas Çekrezi | 5 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Serxho Vogli | 21 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Leo Begolli | 15 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Alen Vukaj | 22 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Andreas Llana | 26 January 2008 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Amer Kthupi | 16 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Emiljano Mihana | 18 March 2008 | 7 | 2 | ![]() | |
FW | Gabriel Kulla | 20 February 2008 | 5 | 5 | ![]() | |
FW | Rikardo Sheji | 5 March 2008 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Flavio Shkëmbi | 17 September 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Aurel Prendi | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
[edit]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 |
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GK | Klevi Hasa | 22 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Alain Taho | 30 April 2007 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Darius Zadeja | 7 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Frensi Mali | 29 April 2009 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Hassan Haradini | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Rikardo Smajlaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Endri Agolli | 27 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Agon Bajrami | 8 February 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Milan Kovaçi | 17 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Matia Koçi | 20 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Davide Avdullari | 13 January 2007 | 14 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Renato Halili | 25 October 2007 | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
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DF | Kleo Shpuza | 7 January 2007 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Enea Elmazi | 12 May 2007 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Samuele Sina | 14 February 2007 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Rinaldo Nela | 20 January 2007 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Arian Gavelli | 30 May 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Othonas Karo | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Elio Gjoshi | 1 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Ardit Muldakaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Leon Myrtaj | 24 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Alex Ramku | 20 May 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Matteo Dashi | 22 January 2007 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Eraldo Karaj | 17 February 2007 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Jetmir Laze | 22 July 2007 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Mattia Huqi | 21 June 2007 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Jordan Kinnavong | 10 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Tedi Malaj | 2 July 2007 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Oresti Rifa | 8 February 2007 | 10 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Matias Gici | 18 May 2007 | 10 | 7 | ![]() |
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FW | Xheto Joi Nuredini | 5 August 2007 | 7 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Brayan Gjyla | 26 July 2007 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Gabrian Cani | 5 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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- Notes
Coaching staff
[edit]Current coaching staff:[3]
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping Coach | ![]() |
Team doctor | ![]() |
Physiotherapists | ![]() |
Athletic preparator | ![]() |
Team manager | ![]() |
See also
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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.