Amir Kadri Rrahmani (born 24 February 1994) is a Kosovar Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Napoli and captains the Kosovo national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Amir Kadri Rrahmani | ||
Date of birth | (1994-02-24) 24 February 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Pristina, FR Yugoslavia | ||
Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Napoli | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2009 | Kosova Prishtinë | ||
2009 | Ramiz Sadiku | ||
2009–2011 | Drenica | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2013 | Drenica | 40 | (1) |
2013–2015 | Partizani Tirana | 59 | (3) |
2015–2016 | RNK Split | 41 | (1) |
2016–2019 | Dinamo Zagreb | 40 | (4) |
2016–2017 | → Lokomotiva (loan) | 28 | (1) |
2019–2020 | Hellas Verona | 19 | (0) |
2020– | Napoli | 57 | (5) |
2020 | → Hellas Verona (loan) | 17 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013–2016 | Albania U21 | 9 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Albania | 2 | (1) |
2014– | Kosovo | 49 | (6) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:55, 9 October 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022 |
Rrahmani at the age of 9, he started playing football in Kosova Prishtinë,[1] he also was part of youth teams of Ramiz Sadiku and Drenica with the latter, Rrahmani made his debut as professional footballer during the 2010–11 season where he immediately began to impress despite being only 17 years old.
On 14 August 2012, Rrahmani went on trial with Albanian Superliga side Kastrioti,[2] where he impressed the coaching staff at Kastrioti but a deal to sign the player could not be agreed after negotiations stalled over a compensation package which was reported to be about €3,000.[3]
Rrahmani returned to Football Superleague of Kosovo side Drenica, where he became an important first team player as he helped his side finish just above the relegation play-off zone. His contract expired at the end of the 2012–13 season and he was allowed to leave Drenica, on a free transfer.
Rrahmani after much interest from different teams as well the reigning champions in that time, Skënderbeu Korçë, he would ultimately decide to joined with Albanian Superliga side Partizani Tirana.[4] His debut with Partizani Tirana came on 21 September in Matchday 4 of 2013–14 Albanian Superliga against Besa Kavajë after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Gëzim Krasniqi.[5][6]
At the end of 2014–15 season, Rrahmani was named Albanian Superliga Talent of the Season by association Sporti na bashkon (Sport unites us).[7]
On 5 June 2015, Rrahmani joined Croatian First Football League side RNK Split.[8] His debut with Split came on 14 July in the opening league match against Lokomotiva after being named in the starting line-up.[9] Following that, Rrahmani become a regular starter in line-up with Zoran Vulić and later Goran Sablić, establish himself in the center of defence.
During the 2015–16 season, Rrahmani for five times was named on the line-up of the week as in matchday 15,[10] matchday 17,[11] matchday 23,[12] matchday 25[13] and matchday 30,[14] besides this success, he continued with his solid appearances which led to his value up to €1 million.[15]
On 30 August 2016, Rrahmani joined with champion of Croatian First Football League side Dinamo Zagreb.[16] Dinamo Zagreb reportedly paid a €1.6 million transfer fee.[17]
Eight days after the transfer to Dinamo Zagreb, Rrahmani joined with another Croatian First Football League side Lokomotiva, on a season-long loan.[17][18] On 11 September 2016, he made his debut in a 2–3 away win against Slaven Belupo after being named in the starting line-up.[19]
On 21 June 2017, Rrahmani returned to Croatian First Football League side Dinamo Zagreb.[20] A month later, he made his debut in a 4–0 home win against Cibalia after coming on as a substitute at 68th minute in place of Filip Benković.[21]
On 26 June 2019, Rrahmani joined Serie A side Hellas Verona, on a four-year contract.[22] Hellas Verona reportedly paid around €2 million transfer fee.[23] One day later, the club confirmed that Rrahmani had joined on a permanent transfer.[24] On 18 August 2019, he made his debut with Hellas Verona in the third round of 2019–20 Coppa Italia against Cremonese after being named in the starting line-up.[25]
On 20 January 2020, Rrahmani joined Serie A side Napoli.[26] Napoli reportedly paid a €14 million transfer fee.[27]
On 20 January 2020, Rrahmani was sent back on loan to Serie A club Hellas Verona for the remainder of the season,[26] with the club paying wages of £8,000 per week.[28] Six days later, he played the first game after the return against Lecce after being named in the starting line-up.
On 24 August 2020, Rrahmani returned to Serie A side Napoli.[29] On 3 January 2021, he made his debut in a 1–4 away win against Cagliari after coming on as a substitute at 87th minute in place of Kostas Manolas.[30]
On 23 January 2013, Rrahmani received a call-up from Albania U21 for a friendly match against Macedonia U21[31] and made his debut after coming on as a substitute at 82nd minute in place of injured Andi Thanoj.
On 6 June 2014, Rrahmani after the good performances with Partizani Tirana and Albania U21 received a call-up from Albania for a friendly match against San Marino[32] and made his debut after coming on as a substitute at 83rd minute in place of injured Elseid Hysaj.[33] On 13 November 2015, he scored the first goal for Albania in a friendly against Kosovo, despite having once played for Kosovo the previous year. [34][35] He would then go on to switch his allegiance back to Kosovo the following year.
On 19 May 2014, Rrahmani received a call-up from Kosovo for the friendly matches against Turkey and Senegal.[36] On 25 May 2014, he made his debut with Kosovo in match against Senegal after being named in the starting line-up.[37]
He took part in all Kosovo's games in their Nations League campaign as they went unbeaten and got promoted from League D to League C, securing their place in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs. He then featured in Kosovo's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, scoring one goal in a 2–0 home win over Montenegro, as Kosovo finished third behind England and Czechia.
Rrahmani was born in Pristina, FR Yugoslavia to Albanian parents from Skenderaj. On 4 June 2013, he obtained an Albanian passport together with teammates as Agon Mehmeti, Herolind Shala, Haxhi Neziraj and Valentin Gjokaj.[38] His favourite team is Partizani Tirana.[39]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Drenica | 2010–11 | Kosovo Superleague | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
2011–12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |||
2012–13 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | |||
Total | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 40 | 1 | |||
Partizani Tirana | 2013–14 | Albanian Superliga | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 | |
2014–15 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 3 | |||
Total | 59 | 3 | 7 | 0 | — | 66 | 3 | |||
Split | 2015–16 | Prva HNL | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 34 | 1 | |
2016–17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
Total | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 41 | 1 | |||
Lokomotiva (loan) | 2016–17 | Prva HNL | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 1 | |
Dinamo Zagreb | 2017–18 | Prva HNL | 25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 31 | 1 |
2018–19 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 26 | 3 | ||
Total | 40 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 57 | 4 | ||
Hellas Verona | 2019–20 | Serie A | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |
Hellas Verona (loan) | 2019–20 | Serie A | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
Napoli | 2020–21 | Serie A | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 20 | 1 |
2021–22 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 41 | 4 | ||
2022–23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
Total | 57 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 72 | 5 | ||
Career total | 295 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 338 | 15 |
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Albania | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
2015 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 2 | 1 | |
Kosovo | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
2015 | 0 | 0 | |
2016 | 3 | 0 | |
2017 | 7 | 2 | |
2018 | 9 | 1 | |
2019 | 9 | 2 | |
2020 | 5 | 0 | |
2021 | 9 | 1 | |
2022 | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 49 | 6 |
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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Albania goals | ||||||
1 | 13 November 2015 | Pristina City Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | Kosovo | 2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
Kosovo goals | ||||||
1 | 11 June 2017 | Loro Boriçi Stadium, Shkodër, Albania | Turkey | 1–1 | 1–4 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
2 | 13 November 2017 | Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium, Mitrovica, Kosovo | Latvia | 1–1 | 4–3 | Friendly |
3 | 20 November 2018 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | Azerbaijan | 3–0 | 4–0 | 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D |
4 | 21 March 2019 | Denmark | 1–0 | 2–2 | Friendly | |
5 | 14 October 2019 | Montenegro | 1–0 | 2–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualification | |
6 | 14 November 2021 | Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece | Greece | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Amir Rrahmani pjesë e klubit tonë nga viti 2003 deri më 2009, sot është transferuar në ekipin e madh italian, S. S. C. Napoli. Foto e vitit 2003 në aeroportin e Prishtinës pas kthimit nga turneu i cili është mbajtur në Francë
Amir Rrahmani u transferua në ditën e fundit të afatit kalimtar te Dinamo e Zagrebit, që i pagoi 1.6 milionë euro RNK Splitit, por ajo që kaloi pa vënë re ishte se operacioni i Dinamos nuk mbaroi me aq. Qendërmbrojtësi që luajti dje me Kosovën, sezonin e ri do të luajë në huazim te Lokomotiva e Zagrebit
SSC Napoli have announced the signing of Amir Rrahmani on a permanent transfer from Hellas Verona. The Azzurri have agreed that the Kosovan defender be loaned back to Hellas Verona until 30 June 2020
It is believed that the deal of bringing Rrahmani to Naples is likely to cost the Italian club a fee in the region of €14 million
Ndeshja miqësore ndaj San Marinos do të mbahet mend gjatë nga tre futbollistë, të cilët vijnë pas eksperiencës me Kombëtaren U-21, të drejtuar nga Skënder Gega. Bëhet fjalë për mbrojtësin Amir Rrahmani dhe mesfushorët Kristi Qose e Albi Dosti. Të tre debutuan dje me fanellën kuqezi të Kombëtares, teksa u aktivizuan në pjesën e dytë. I pari u fut në fushë durrsaku Dosti, teksa zëvendësoi Vajushin, ndërsa më pas Qose, i cili është bashkë me Kaçen pjesë e PAOK-ut. Kur duheshin edhe 8 minuta që takimi të përfundonte, De Biazi aktivizoi edhe Rrahmanin, për të cilin ky sezon ka qenë mbresëlënës. Mbrojtësi i Partizanit debutoi pak ditë më parë me Kosovën, ndërsa dje te Kombëtarja shqiptare
Bajram Jashanica dhe Ylli Hoxha janë grumbulluar nga Superiorja shqiptare
Ndryshe nga Mehmeti, 4 futbollistët e Kombëtares U21, tani edhe zyrtarisht mund të luajnë në ndeshjen eliminatore kundër Hungarisë. Fjala është për Herolind Shalën, Amir Rrahmanin, Valentin Gjokajn dhe Haxhi Nezirajn
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