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Kosovo national under-21 football team

Kosovo Under-21

Nickname(s)	Dardanët (Dardanians)
Association	Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës (FFK)
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Afrim Tovërlani
Captain	Rotation
Most caps	Valon Zumberi (16)
Top scorer	Florent Hasani (3)
Home stadium	Fadil Vokrri Stadium
FIFA code	KOS[1]
First colours Second colours Third colours
First international
Ghana 2–2 Kosovo  (Le Bouveret, Switzerland; 12 June 2013)
Biggest win
Andorra 0–4 Kosovo  (Andorra la Vella, Andorra; 6 June 2019)
Biggest defeat
Egypt 8–0 Kosovo  (Le Bouveret, Switzerland; 15 June 2013)

The Kosovo national under-21 football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të Kosovës nën 21 vjeç; Serbian: Фудбалска репрезентација Косова до 21. године, romanized: Fudbalska reprezentacija Kosova do 21. godine) is the national under-21 football team of Kosovo and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Kosovo national team.

On 6 February 2013, FIFA gave the permission to play international friendly games against other member associations.^[2] Whereas, on 13 January 2014, there was a change of this permit that forbade Kosovo to play against the national teams of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Club teams were also allowed to play friendlies and this happened 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.

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.^[3] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.^[4][5] Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.^[6]

On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.^[7] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1–0 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.^[8] On 29 July 2017, UEFA confirmed that the match in which Kosovo had lost with a deep score 0–5 against Norway was given as a 3–0 victory for Kosovo, this happened after in that match for Norway had played Kristoffer Ajer who was suspended.^[9] This match for Kosovo was the first victory in a qualifying match for a major tournament. Kosovo would secure another dramatic win against Norway at home with 3–2 by two goals from Enis Bytyqi and one from Florent Hasani, that was Kosovo's first home win in their history at this competition.^[10]

On 11 December 2018, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 3 of the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Albania, Andorra, Austria, England and Turkey.^[11] Before the start of this qualifying cycle, Kosovo in March 2019 played two friendly matches in Antalya with Turkmenistan which won with a narrow score of 3–2,^[12] and with Malta which won with a minimum score of 1–0,^[13] in the composition of Kosovo was the players who would potentially be part of the national team during the qualifying cycle. On 6 June 2019, Kosovo started the qualifying cycle against Andorra which they defeated with a deep score 4–0 and this match is their best result yet.^[14] Kosovo would follow this great result after beating Turkey at home with 3-1 showing a great display. Also leading the qualifying table, for the first time in their history.^[15] Success wouldn't follow as Kosovo than lost a string of five matches in the process in which they only scored two goals.^[16] Against Albania losing away with 2-1 in Elbasan.^[17] Kosovo would secure their third win against Andorra at home with a close 1-0 win. Their last match ended in a devastating loss against Turkey in Istanbul with 3-0 their seventh loss in total. Kosovo finished their Qualifying in 5th place with nine points, only above Andorra, but trailing behind Turkey, Albania, Austria and Group winners England.^[18]

On 26 January 2017, in Nyon, it was decided that Kosovo should be part in Group 5 of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, together with Azerbaijan, Germany, Israel, Norway and Republic of Ireland.^[19] On 25 March 2017, Kosovo made his debut on UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifications with a 1–0 away defeat in against Republic of Ireland.^[20]

UEFA European Under-21 Championship record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1978to1992	Part of  Yugoslavia
1994to 2006	Part of  Serbia and Montenegro
2007	Part of  Serbia
2009to 2015	Not a UEFA member
2017	Could not enter
2019	did not qualify										5th	10	3	3	4	9	12
2021											5th	10	3	0	7	9	20
2023											4th	9	3	3	4	8	13
Total	—	0/23	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		2/15	29	9	6	15	33	57

Kosovo U21 has so far only participated in one international tournament in Valais Youth Cup, a two-day international football tournament. In which they finished in fourth place. Their first match was against Ghana in which they lost.

Year	Round	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2013	Fourth place	4th	2	0	1	1	2	10	Squad
Total	—	1/1	2	0	1	1	2	10	—

Moldova v Kosovo

24 March Friendly	Moldova	0–0	Kosovo	Belek, Turkey
14:00		Report		Stadium: Cornelia Deluxe Resort Training Camp Referee: Mazlum Doğan (Turkey)

Turkey v Kosovo

27 March Friendly	Turkey	4–2	Kosovo	Alanya, Turkey
19:00	Yıldırım 3', 8' Yıldız 42' Tagir 69'	Report	Emërllahu 35', 54' (pen.)	Stadium: Kırbıyık Holding Stadium Referee: Ömer Faruk Turtay (Turkey)

Kosovo v Estonia

20 June UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Kosovo	2–0	Estonia	Pristina, Kosovo
20:00	Llugiqi 40' Hoti 70'	Report		Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Joey Kooij (Netherlands)

Poland v Kosovo

8 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Poland	3–0	Kosovo	Płock, Poland
20:00	Mosór 25' Rakoczy 30', 44'	Report		Stadium: Stadion im. Kazimierza Górskiego Attendance: 6,265 Referee: Lothar D'hondt (Belgium)

Kosovo v Germany

12 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Kosovo	0–3	Germany	Pristina, Kosovo
19:00		Report	Moukoko 74', 78' Kleine-Bekel 89'	Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 1,950 Referee: Mikkel Redder (Denmark)

Bulgaria v Kosovo

17 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Bulgaria	1–1	Kosovo	Sofia, Bulgaria
17:30	Sorakov 90+1'	Report	Tahiri 8' (pen.)	Stadium: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov Attendance: 358 Referee: Jan Petrik (Czech Republic)

Kosovo v Bulgaria

17 November UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Kosovo	2–2	Bulgaria	Podujevo, Kosovo
13:00	Tahiri 34', 59'	Report	Sorakov 8' Petkov 45'	Stadium: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Patrik Kolarić (Croatia)

Kosovo v Israel

21 November UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Kosovo	3–1	Israel	Podujevo, Kosovo
13:00	Krasniqi 6', 10' Tusha 80'	Report	Nahmani 24'	Stadium: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) Referee: Iwan Arwel Griffith (Wales)

Germany v Kosovo

22 March UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Germany	0–0	Kosovo	Chemnitz, Germany
18:00		Report		Stadium: Stadion an der Gellertstraße Attendance: 6,899 Referee: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)

Israel v Kosovo

10 September UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Israel	v	Kosovo	Israel
		Report

Kosovo v Poland

11 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Kosovo	v	Poland	Pristina, Kosovo
		Report		Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium

Estonia v Kosovo

15 October UEFA Euro 2025 qualification	Estonia	v	Kosovo	Estonia
		Report

• The following players were called up for the UEFA Euro 2025 qualification match against Germany, on 22 March 2024.^[21]
• All caps and goals as of 22 March 2024 after match against Germany, only matches as FIFA member are included.
• Players in bold have been called up or have played at least one full international match with national senior team.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
12	1GK	Altin Gjokaj	(2005-11-11) 11 November 2005 (age 18)	4	0	Prishtina
1	1GK	Mustafë Abdullahu	(2004-02-27) 27 February 2004 (age 20)	2	0	Tirana
16	1GK	Egzon Lekaj	(2002-04-26) 26 April 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Istogu
4	2DF	Valon Zumberi (captain)	(2002-11-24) 24 November 2002 (age 21)	18	0	Schaffhausen
5	2DF	Andi Hoti	(2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 (age 21)	13	1	1. FC Magdeburg
2	2DF	Egzon Rexhaj	(2002-11-15) 15 November 2002 (age 21)	10	0	FC Bulle
15	2DF	Arbnor Hasani	(2002-01-16) 16 January 2002 (age 22)	4	0	Schaffhausen
3	2DF	Elvis Letaj	(2003-09-26) 26 September 2003 (age 20)	4	0	Radomlje
13	2DF	Rejan Thaçi	(2003-11-07) 7 November 2003 (age 20)	3	0	Yverdon U21
14	2DF	Valton Behrami	(2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 (age 20)	3	0	Servette
19	2DF	Ardi Ajdini	(2002-11-04) 4 November 2002 (age 21)	2	0	Fushë Kosova
21	2DF	Diar Vokrri	(2004-06-27) 27 June 2004 (age 20)	0	0	Llapi
6	3MF	Art Smakaj	(2003-02-04) 4 February 2003 (age 21)	11	0	Lokomotiva
17	3MF	Altin Kryeziu	(2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 22)	10	0	Laçi
23	3MF	Florian Haxha	(2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 22)	9	0	Kapfenberger SV
10	3MF	Milot Avdyli (vice-captain)	(2002-07-28) 28 July 2002 (age 21)	7	0	Aarau
8	3MF	Lindon Emërllahu	(2002-12-07) 7 December 2002 (age 21)	4	2	Ballkani
20	3MF	Oltion Bilalli	(2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 22)	4	0	Gjilani
7	3MF	Etnik Brruti	(2004-03-04) 4 March 2004 (age 20)	3	0	Malisheva
18	3MF	Redon Ismaili	(2002-10-23) 23 October 2002 (age 21)	1	0	Partizani Tirana
11	4FW	Veton Tusha	(2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 21)	11	2	Dinamo City
22	4FW	Arian Llugiqi	(2002-10-24) 24 October 2002 (age 21)	6	1	FC Ingolstadt 04
9	4FW	Fatjon Bunjaku	(2003-10-14) 14 October 2003 (age 20)	1	0	Gjilani

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	Léo Besson	(2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 (age 21)	6	0	Servette	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
GK	Eron Isufi	(2004-08-05) 5 August 2004 (age 19)	0	0	Vllaznia Pozheran	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
DF	Amar Gërxhaliu	(2002-04-26) 26 April 2002 (age 22)	2	0	Antalyaspor	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
DF	Rafet Baralija	(2004-12-21) 21 December 2004 (age 19)	0	0	Wil	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
DF	Rion Zejnullahu	(2003-08-17) 17 August 2003 (age 20)	0	0	CFR Cluj	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
DF	Arbnor Aliu	(2003-02-17) 17 February 2003 (age 21)	2	0	Hansa RostockII	v.  Germany, 12 September 2023
DF	Ardi Morina	(2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 21)	0	0	SC Cham	v.  Germany, 12 September 2023
DF	Argjend Pacolli	(2002-01-25) 25 January 2002 (age 22)	3	0	Teutonia Weiden	v.  Estonia, 20 June 2023
DF	Ledjan Sahitaj	(2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 (age 20)	0	0	Winterthur U21	v.  Estonia, 20 June 2023
MF	Adem Podrimaj	(2003-01-06) 6 January 2003 (age 21)	4	0	Hannover 96 II	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
MF	Argjend Miftari	(2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 (age 20)	1	0	Mjällby AIF	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
MF	Amar Demolli	(2006-07-16) 16 July 2006 (age 18)	0	0	Prishtina	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
MF	Besfort Zeneli	(2002-11-21) 21 November 2002 (age 21)	6	0	Elfsborg	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
MF	Behar Neziri	(2003-01-06) 6 January 2003 (age 21)	6	0	St. Gallen U21	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
MF	Benjamin Dibrani	(2004-02-09) 9 February 2004 (age 20)	0	0	SW Bregenz	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023PRE
MF	Luan Simnica	(2004-01-22) 22 January 2004 (age 20)	1	0	VfB Stuttgart II	v.  Germany, 12 September 2023
MF	Drilon Hazrollaj	(2004-02-19) 19 February 2004 (age 20)	1	0	Malisheva	v.  Germany, 12 September 2023
MF	Lulzim Peci	(2002-02-27) 27 February 2002 (age 22)	2	0	Trepça '89	v.  Estonia, 20 June 2023
MF	Vleron Statovci	(2003-07-13) 13 July 2003 (age 21)	2	0	Alemannia Aachen	v.  Estonia, 20 June 2023
FW	Ardit Tahiri	(2002-10-06) 6 October 2002 (age 21)	16	3	Dinamo City	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
FW	Bleron Krasniqi	(2002-05-18) 18 May 2002 (age 22)	2	2	Schalke 04 II	v.  Israel, 21 November 2023
FW	Dion Krasniqi	(2003-08-24) 24 August 2003 (age 20)	5	0	Varbergs BoIS	v.  Bulgaria, 17 October 2023
Notes PRE = Preliminary squad/standby. INJ = The player is not part of the current squad due to injury.

Position	Name
Head coach	Afrim Tovërlani
Assistant coach	Bekim Isufi Alan Clark
Goalkeeping coach	Naser Prapashtica
Team manager	Zgjim Sojeva

As of 11 June 2019
Head-to-head records are included only matches as FIFA member.

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win %
Andorra	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	100.00
Azerbaijan	2	1	1	0	2	0	+2	050.00
Germany	2	0	1	1	0	1	−1	000.00
England	2	0	0	2	0	8	−8	000.00
Israel	2	0	0	2	0	7	−7	000.00
Malta	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Norway	2	2	0	0	6	2	+4	100.00
Republic of Ireland	2	0	1	1	1	2	−1	000.00
Turkey	1	1	0	0	3	1	+2	100.00
Turkmenistan	1	1	0	0	3	2	+1	100.00
10 Countries	15	7	3	5	20	23	−3	046.67

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