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Arlind Sejdiu (born 11 August 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an left winger for Finnish club Lahti. Born in Finland, he represents Kosovo at under-21 international level.

Arlind Sejdiu

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-08-11) 11 August 2001 (age 21)
Place of birth	Oulu, Finland[1]
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Position(s)	Left winger[1]
Club information
Current team	Lahti
Number	17
Youth career
2013–2018	Honka
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2020	Pallohonka	33	(7)
2019–2020	Honka	26	(2)
2020–	Lahti	21	(1)
National team‡
	Finland U17
2019	Finland U18	3	(1)
2019	Finland U19	2	(0)
2021–	Kosovo U21	1	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:54, 16 November 2021 (UTC)

Club career

On 7 September 2020, Sejdiu joined Veikkausliiga side Lahti.[3] Two days later, he made his debut in a 2–2 away draw against IFK Mariehamn after coming on as a substitute at 71st minute in place of Eemeli Virta.[4]

International career

Sejdiu represented Finland at youth international level, part of the under-17, under-18, and under-19 teams.[5][6]

On 3 November 2021, he received a call-up from Kosovo under-21 team for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Albania U21.[7] His debut with Kosovo under-21 came thirteen days later after coming on as a substitute at 62nd minute in place of Valmir Veliu, scoring his side's second goal during a 2–1 home win.[8]

Personal life

Sejdiu was born in Oulu, Finland to Kosovo Albanian parents from Mitrovica,[9] he is the nephew of Kosovan football coach and former player Gani Sejdiu.[9]

References

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