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.
Nickname(s) | Dardanët (Dardanians) | |||
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Association | Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës (FFK) | |||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | |||
Head coach | Afrim Tovërlani | |||
Captain | Rotation | |||
Most caps | Besfort Kolgeci (11) | |||
Top scorer | Florent Hasani (3) | |||
Home stadium | Fadil Vokrri Stadium | |||
FIFA code | KOS[1] | |||
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First international | ||||
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Biggest win | ||||
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Biggest defeat | ||||
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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]
UEFA European Under-21 Championship record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 5th | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | ||||||||||
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5th | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 20 | |||||||||||
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4th | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | |||||||||||
Total | — | 0/23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2/15 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 25 | 44 |
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 |
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Fourth place | 4th | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | Squad |
Total | — | 1/1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — |
7 September UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | England ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Milton Keynes, England |
20:00 | Brewster ![]() Palmer ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Stadium MK Referee: Kaarlo Oskari Hämäläinen (Finland) |
7 October UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Kosovo ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
19:00 | Report | Gabriel ![]() |
Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Referee: Rauf Jabarov (Azerbaijan) |
12 October UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Czech Republic ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | České Budějovice, Czech Republic |
18:00 | Sejk ![]() Gabriel ![]() Šulc ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Střelecký ostrov Referee: Gal Leibovitz (Israel) |
16 November UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Kosovo ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
19:00 | E. Krasniqi ![]() Sejdiu ![]() |
Report | Karrica ![]() |
Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann (Malta) |
25 March UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Kosovo ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
18:00 | Report | Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Ian McNabb (Northern Ireland) |
29 March UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Slovenia ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Maribor, Slovenia |
16:00 | Report | Stadium: Ljudski vrt Attendance: 437 Referee: Ioannis Papadopoulos (Greece) |
4 June UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Andorra ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Andorra la Vella, Andorra |
18:00 | Report | Veliu ![]() Sadriu ![]() K. Krasniqi ![]() |
Stadium: Estadi Comunal Attendance: 522 Referee: Sandi Putros (Denmark) |
10 June UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Kosovo ![]() | 0–5 | ![]() | Pristina, Kosovo |
20:00 | Lewis-Potter ![]() Gordon ![]() Archer ![]() I. Krasniqi ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Fadil Vokrri Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Aleksandrs Anufrijevs (Latvia) |
14 June UEFA Euro 2023 qualification | Albania ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Elbasan, Albania |
19:30 | Ruçi ![]() |
Report | E. Krasniqi ![]() |
Stadium: Elbasan Arena Attendance: 350 Referee: Marian Barbu (Romania) |
23 September Hybrid friendly | Greenland ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Kemer, Turkey |
Report | D. Krasniqi ![]() |
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1GK | David Nreca-Bisinger | (2002-01-18) 18 January 2002 (age 20) | 13 | 0 | ![]() | |
1GK | Léo Besson | (2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
1GK | Rijad Bytyqi | (2003-01-28) 28 January 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Andi Hoti | (2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 (age 19) | 8 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Egzon Rexhaj | (2002-11-15) 15 November 2002 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Arbnor Aliu | (2003-02-17) 17 February 2003 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Arbnor Hasani | (2002-01-16) 16 January 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Argjend Pacolli | (2002-01-25) 25 January 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Erdin Dushi | (2002-10-07) 7 October 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Elvis Letaj | (2003-09-26) 26 September 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Altin Kryeziu | (2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 20) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Behar Neziri | (2003-01-06) 6 January 2003 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Florian Haxha | (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Oltion Bilalli | (2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Lulzim Peci | (2002-02-27) 27 February 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Doni Arifi | (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Besfort Zeneli | (2002-11-21) 21 November 2002 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Adem Podrimaj | (2003-01-06) 6 January 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Vleron Statovci | (2003-07-13) 13 July 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Ardit Tahiri | (2002-10-06) 6 October 2002 (age 20) | 8 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Veton Tusha | (2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 19) | 4 | 1 | ![]() | |
4FW | Bleron Krasniqi | (2002-05-18) 18 May 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Arian Llugiqi | (2002-10-24) 24 October 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Dion Krasniqi | (2003-08-24) 24 August 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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 |
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GK | Erion Avdija | (2005-03-13) 13 March 2005 (age 17) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Arnis Ajeti | (2003-07-09) 9 July 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Laurence Shala | (2004-09-11) 11 September 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Art Hoti | (2004-06-09) 9 June 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Amar Gërxhaliu | (2002-04-26) 26 April 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Norik Humolli | (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Buron Humolli | (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Valon Zumberi | (2002-11-24) 24 November 2002 (age 19) | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Andi Janjeva | (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Unattached | v. ![]() |
DF | Rejan Thaçi | (2003-11-07) 7 November 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ardi Morina | (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Art Smakaj | (2003-02-04) 4 February 2003 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Edin Hyseni | (2002-01-07) 7 January 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Milot Avdyli | (2002-07-28) 28 July 2002 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Arlind Rexhepi | (2003-07-28) 28 July 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Mal Mehmeti | (2002-04-25) 25 April 2002 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Elidon Qenaj | (2003-05-22) 22 May 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Eduart Ibrahimi | (2003-01-20) 20 January 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 100.00 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 050.00 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 000.00 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 000.00 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 000.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 100.00 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 000.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 100.00 |
10 Countries | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 23 | −3 | 046.67 |
Kosova u përfshi në Grupin 5, me kundërshtarë shumë të fortë si Gjermania, Izraeli, Norvegjia, Irlanda dhe Azerbajxhani
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