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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Albania women's 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.

Albania Under-17
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks)
Shqiponjat (The Eagles)
AssociationFederata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF)
ConfederationUEFA
Head coachErvin Bulku
CaptainEndri Çelaj
Most capsAndi Lila (9)
Vangjel Mile
Erlind Koreshi
Aldo Teqja
Endri Çekiçi
Top scorerMirel Çota (4)
Home stadiumElbasan Arena
Loro Boriçi Stadium
FIFA codeALB

First colors

Second colors

Third colors

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
Appearances1 (first in 2025)
Best resultTBD (2025)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances0
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

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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
  2020 Tournament was cancelled 3 0 1 2 0 6 Elvin Beqiri
  2021 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

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18 April 2024 (2024-04-18) Friendly Slovenia   1–2   Albania Ajdovščina
Videnović   21' Report Kulla   41', 72' Stadium: Ajdovščina Stadium
22 May 2024 (2024-05-22) 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 (2024-05-24) Friendly Albania   0–0   Montenegro Shkodër
2:30 Report Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium
17 June 2024 (2024-06-17) Friendly Albania   1-1   Azerbaijan Rrogozhinë
Gecaj   71' Report Qazibəyov   13' Stadium: Egnatia Arena
19 June 2024 (2024-06-19) Friendly Albania   4-1   Azerbaijan Rrogozhinë
Mihana   7', 27'
Kulla   61', 77'		 Report Stadium: Egnatia Arena

Current squad

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No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Erno Mustafa (2008-10-23) 23 October 2008 (age 15) 2 0   Partizani U15
1GK Daniel Culi (2008-10-24) 24 October 2008 (age 15) 3 0   Ternana U16
2DF Kris Gecaj (2008-11-14) 14 November 2008 (age 15) 12 2   Juventus U15
2DF Fabian Nuhaj (2008-04-06) 6 April 2008 (age 16) 7 0   Olympiacos U17
2DF Darli Kurti (2008-09-20) 20 September 2008 (age 15) 5 0   Genoa U16
2DF Spasian Nasto (2008-06-04) 4 June 2008 (age 16) 3 0   Skënderbeu U17
2DF Alerio Kola (2008-03-04) 4 March 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Shënkolli U16
2DF Kleo Lika (2008-08-02) 2 August 2008 (age 15) 1 0   Tirana U17
3MF Ernesto Marqeshi (2008-01-07) 7 January 2008 (age 16) 3 0   Tirana U17
3MF Lukas Çekrezi (2008-03-05) 5 March 2008 (age 16) 5 0   Torino U16
3MF Serxho Vogli (2008-03-21) 21 March 2008 (age 16) 5 0   Akademia U15
3MF Leo Begolli (2008-02-15) 15 February 2008 (age 16) 3 0   Skënderbeu U17
3MF Alen Vukaj (2008-01-22) 22 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Inter U16
3MF Andreas Llana (2008-01-26) 26 January 2008 (age 16) 2 0   Olympiacos U17
3MF Amer Kthupi (2008-03-16) 16 March 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Vllaznia U17
4FW Emiljano Mihana (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16) 7 2   Tirana U17
4FW Gabriel Kulla (2008-02-20) 20 February 2008 (age 16) 5 5   Sasso Marconi Giovanili
4FW Rikardo Sheji (2008-03-05) 5 March 2008 (age 16) 5 0   Torino U16
4FW Flavio Shkëmbi (2008-09-17) 17 September 2008 (age 15) 3 0   Skënderbeu U17
4FW Aurel Prendi (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Bashkimi

Recent call-ups

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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 (2008-09-22) 22 September 2008 (age 15) 0 0   Tirana U17 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
GK Alain Taho (2007-04-30) 30 April 2007 (age 17) 3 0   Inter U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
GK Darius Zadeja (2007-05-07) 7 May 2007 (age 17) 0 0   Tirana U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Frensi Mali (2009-04-29) 29 April 2009 (age 15) 2 0   Tomori U17 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
DF Hassan Haradini (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Schalke U16 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
DF Rikardo Smajlaj (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Empoli U17 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
DF Endri Agolli (2008-01-27) 27 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Skënderbeu U15 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
DF Agon Bajrami (2008-02-08) 8 February 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Düsseldorf U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
DF Milan Kovaçi (2008-03-17) 17 March 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Peterborough U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
DF Matia Koçi (2008-09-20) 20 September 2008 (age 15) 1 0   Novara U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
DF Davide Avdullari (2007-01-13) 13 January 2007 (age 17) 14 0   Hellas U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Renato Halili (2007-10-25) 25 October 2007 (age 16) 12 2   Südtirol U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Kleo Shpuza (2007-01-07) 7 January 2007 (age 17) 9 0   Udinese U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Enea Elmazi (2007-05-12) 12 May 2007 (age 17) 6 0   Tirana U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Samuele Sina (2007-02-14) 14 February 2007 (age 17) 4 0   Feralpisalò U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
DF Rinaldo Nela (2007-01-20) 20 January 2007 (age 17) 2 0   Partizani U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
MF Arian Gavelli (2008-05-30) 30 May 2008 (age 16) 3 0   L'Hospitalet U16 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
MF Othonas Karo (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   PAOK U17 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
MF Elio Gjoshi (2008-07-01) 1 July 2008 (age 15) 1 0   Tirana U15 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
MF Ardit Muldakaj (2008-01-01) 1 January 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Bochum U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
MF Leon Myrtaj (2008-03-24) 24 March 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Tottenham U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
MF Alex Ramku (2008-05-20) 20 May 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Udinese U16 v.   Slovenia, 18 April 2024
MF Matteo Dashi (2007-01-22) 22 January 2007 (age 17) 10 0   Crystal Palace U18 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
MF Eraldo Karaj (2007-02-17) 17 February 2007 (age 17) 9 0   Darmstadt U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
MF Jetmir Laze (2007-07-22) 22 July 2007 (age 16) 7 0   Skënderbeu U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
MF Mattia Huqi (2007-06-21) 21 June 2007 (age 17) 4 0   Empoli U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Jordan Kinnavong (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 (age 16) 3 0   Köln U16 v.   Montenegro, 24 May 2024
FW Tedi Malaj (2007-07-02) 2 July 2007 (age 16) 12 1   Partizani U19 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Oresti Rifa (2007-02-08) 8 February 2007 (age 17) 10 3   Partizani U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Matias Gici (2007-05-18) 18 May 2007 (age 17) 10 7   Venezia U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Xheto Joi Nuredini (2007-08-05) 5 August 2007 (age 16) 7 3   Genoa U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Brayan Gjyla (2007-07-26) 26 July 2007 (age 16) 6 0   Feralpisalò U19 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
FW Gabrian Cani (2008-09-05) 5 September 2008 (age 15) 1 0   Vllaznia U17 v.   Montenegro, 21 November 2023
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Coaching staff

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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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