Albania national under-19 football team
| Nickname(s) | Kuqezinjtë (The Red and Blacks) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF) | |||
| Confederation | UEFA | |||
| Head coach | Julian Ahmataj | |||
| Captain | Ernesto Bakiu | |||
| Most caps | Arlind Kurti (17) Ernest Muçi (17) | |||
| Top scorer | Ernest Muçi (7) | |||
| Home stadium | Elbasan Arena Loro Boriçi Stadium | |||
| FIFA code | ALB | |||
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| First international | ||||
| 1–8 Netherlands (Capbreton, France; 10 November 2001) | ||||
| Biggest win | ||||
| 4–0 Malta (Seitenstetten, Austria; 10 October 2011) | ||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||
| France 9–0 (Moscow, Russia; 6 September 2002) | ||||
| WAFF U-19 Championship | ||||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2024) | |||
| Best result | Group stage (2024) | |||
The Albania national under-19 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup, as well as any other under-19 international football tournaments. It is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania.
History
Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-18 tournament.
| UEFA European Under-19 Championship record | UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification record | Manager(s) | |||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
| 2002 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | Petrit Haxhia | |||||||||
| 2003 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | Haxhia | |||||||||
| 2004 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Haxhia | |||||||||
| 2005 | did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | Haxhia | |||||||||
| 2006 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Haxhia | |||||||||
| 2007 | did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | Ramadan Shehu | |||||||||
| 2008 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | Shehu | |||||||||
| 2009 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Shehu | |||||||||
| 2010 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | Nevil Dede | |||||||||
| 2011 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Shehu | |||||||||
| 2012 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Skënder Gega | |||||||||
| 2013 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | Foto Strakosha | |||||||||
| 2014 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Strakosha | |||||||||
| 2015 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Altin Lala | |||||||||
| 2016 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | Arjan Bellaj | |||||||||
| 2017 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Bellaj | |||||||||
| 2018 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | Erjon Bogdani | |||||||||
| 2019 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Bogdani | |||||||||
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Tournament was cancelled | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | Dede | |||||||||
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Tournament was cancelled | Tournament was cancelled | Armando Cungu | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | Cungu | |||||||||
| 2023 | did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Cungu | |||||||||
| 2024 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | Ervin Bulku | |||||||||
| 2025 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | Julian Ahmataj | |||||||||
| 2026 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 74 | 11 | 10 | 53 | 57 | 177 | |||||||||||
| WAFF U-19 Championship | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 2024 | Group stages | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Total | Gropstage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Recent results
| 20 March 2024 Friendly | Malta | 0–1 | Ta' Qali | |
| 19:30 | Report | Prendi 49' | Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slawomir Olucha (Malta) |
| 22 March 2024 Friendly | Malta | 2–2 | Ta' Qali | |
| 19:30 | Xerri 75' Camilleri 90+5' |
Report | Tosku 18' Myrta 89' |
Stadium: Centenary Stadium Referee: Slawomir Olucha (Malta) |
| 6 June 2024 Friendly | 2–0 | Kosovo | Rrogozhinë | |
| 18:00 | Sulejmani 6', 9' | Report | Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
| 8 June 2024 Friendly | 2–5 | Kosovo | Rrogozhinë | |
| 18:00 | Sulejmani 45' Tosku 77' |
Report | Selishta 10', 27' Hoti 12' Shupla 80' Gashi 90+5' |
Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
| 26 June 2024 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | Lebanon | 0–2 | Taif | |
| 21:00 | Report | Krasniqi 45+3' Jaku 69' |
Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium |
| 28 June 2024 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | 1–1 | Iraq | Taif | |
| 17:00 | Sulejmani 69' | Report | H. Adnan 56' | Stadium: Okadh Sport Club Stadium |
| 30 June 2024 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | Jordan | 3–0 | Riyadh | |
| 17:00 | Sabra 22', 76' Al-Khob 90+2' |
Report | Stadium: King Fahd |
| 9 August 2024 Friendly | 4–0 | Liechtenstein | Tirana | |
| 17:30 | Malaj 19', 50' Prendi 45' Hasani 51' |
Report | Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 11 August 2024 Friendly | 6–0 | Liechtenstein | Tirana | |
| 10:00 | Belloj 27' Bastari 39' Tosku 47' Malaj 54' Noreci 65' Duro 69' |
Report | Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 6 September 2024 Friendly | Turkey | 1–0 | Riva | |
| Usluoğlu 53' | Report | Stadium: TFF Riva Facility |
| 11 October 2024 Friendly | Montenegro | 2–3 | Tuz | |
| Perović 43' Vukanić 77' |
Report | Hasani 30' Vraniçi 47' Nuredini 60' |
Stadium: Stadiumi Tushko Pole |
| 13 October 2024 Friendly | 2–0 | Montenegro | Shkodër | |
| Jaku 42' Gjyla 57' |
Report | Stadium: Reshit Rusi Stadium |
| 13 November 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Israel | 6–0 | Elbasan | |
| Zoabi 4' Hazan 18', 55' (pen.) Khalaili 28' Oli 52' Magor 75' |
Report | Stadium: Elbasan Arena Referee: Oleksii Derevinskyi (Ukraine) |
| 16 November 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Denmark | 1–0 | Elbasan | |
| Jensen 37' | Report | Stadium: Elbasan Arena Referee: Joonas Jaanovits (Estonia) |
| 19 November 2024 2025 UEFA Q | 0–1 | Northern Ireland | Elbasan | |
| Report | Graham 88' | Stadium: Elbasan Arena Referee: Joonas Jaanovits (Estonia) |
| 21 March 2025 Friendly | 0–0 | North Macedonia | Korçë | |
| Report | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium |
| 23 March 2025 Friendly | 1–0 | North Macedonia | Korçë | |
| L. Krasniqi 73' | Report | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium |
| 9 June 2025 Friendly | Bulgaria | 2–2 | Etropole | |
| Idriz 10' Todorov 90+2' |
Report | Nuredini 9' Hoxha 69' |
Stadium: Chavdar Stadium |
| 12 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | Ukraine | v |
| 15 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | Slovakia | v |
| 18 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | v | Montenegro |
Players
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the friendly matches.[1]
- Match dates: 6–9 June 2025
- Opposition: Bulgaria
- Caps and goals correct as of: 9 June 2025, after the match against Bulgaria
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Daniel Çuli | 24 October 2008 | 4 | 0 | Ternana U17 | |
| GK | Darius Zadeja | 7 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Partizani U19 | |
| DF | Kleo Shpuza | 7 January 2007 | 11 | 0 | Udinese U20 | |
| DF | Samuele Sina | 14 February 2007 | 6 | 0 | Feralpisalò U19 | |
| DF | Ardi Mulaj | 11 January 2007 | 4 | 0 | St. Kickers U19 | |
| DF | Yoni El Malem Beshaj | 1 July 2007 | 4 | 0 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva U19 | |
| DF | Rinaldo Nela | 20 January 2007 | 3 | 0 | Partizani U19 | |
| DF | Davide Avdullari | 13 January 2007 | 1 | 0 | Hellas U18 | |
| MF | Ergis Arifi | 11 January 2007 | 15 | 0 | Teuta | |
| MF | Mattia Huqi | 21 June 2007 | 8 | 1 | Empoli U20 | |
| MF | Besalet Krasniqi | 30 May 2007 | 3 | 0 | Bologna U18 | |
| MF | Artan Latifi | 9 May 2007 | 2 | 0 | Mainz 05 U19 | |
| MF | Bjorni Duka | 14 October 2007 | 1 | 0 | Dinamo City U19 | |
| MF | Altin Lataj | 18 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | HIF U21 | |
| FW | Xheto Joi Nuredini | 5 August 2007 | 8 | 2 | Genoa U20 | |
| FW | Tedi Malaj | 2 July 2007 | 5 | 3 | Partizani | |
| FW | Leart Krasniqi | 5 December 2007 | 4 | 1 | BP U21 | |
| FW | Deivid Hoxha | 20 January 2007 | 3 | 1 | Panetolikos U19 | |
| FW | Ledjon Fikaj | 5 March 2007 | 1 | 0 | CZ Jena | |
| FW | Ramiz Ndoj | 13 February 2007 | 0 | 0 | Teuta U19 | |
Recent call-ups
Following are listed players called up in the previous 12 months that are still eligible to represent Under 19 team.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Etem Xhemali | 1 February 2007 | 0 | 0 | Apolonia U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| GK | Amarildo Dervishaj | 8 April 2006 | 7 | 0 | Kukësi | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| GK | Alain Taho | 30 April 2007 | 4 | 0 | Inter U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| GK | Aizak Babe | 5 September 2006 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| GK | Henri Bega | 23 December 2006 | 0 | 0 | Apolonia U19 | v. Montenegro, 13 October 2024 |
| GK | Alesio Pano | 16 March 2006 | 0 | 0 | Roda JC U19 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| GK | Gabriel Guri | 24 March 2006 | 2 | 0 | Le Havre B | v. Kosovo, 8 June 2024 |
| DF | Diart Gashi | 3 February 2008 | 2 | 0 | Hertha Berlin U17 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| DF | Leon Sylejmani | 30 May 2008 | 2 | 0 | Servette U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| DF | Murselo Dervishi | 18 January 2007 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| DF | Enea Elmazi | 12 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Partizani U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| DF | Adi Kurti | 17 January 2006 | 19 | 1 | Hellas Verona U21 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Fabjan Përndreca | 6 December 2005 | 15 | 0 | Bylisi | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024U21 |
| DF | Antonis Dama | 19 January 2006 | 11 | 0 | Olympiacos U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Denis Prendi | 6 August 2006 | 10 | 1 | Cremonese U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Ernesto Bakiu | 15 January 2006 | 5 | 0 | Teuta U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Rajmond Marinaj | 23 November 2006 | 2 | 0 | Vora | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Muhadin Sulejmani | 4 April 2006 | 5 | 0 | St. Kickers U19 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| DF | Ergi Bastari | 23 July 2006 | 2 | 1 | Tuttocuoio | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| DF | Renato Halili | 25 October 2007 | 2 | 0 | Südtirol U19 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| DF | Ermal Meta | 20 June 2005 | 11 | 0 | Tirana | v. Jordan, 30 June 2024 |
| DF | Denis Sulo | 20 November 2005 | 3 | 0 | Tirana U19 | v. Jordan, 30 June 2024 |
| DF | Albi Koleci | 6 February 2006 | 2 | 0 | Dinamo City U19 | v. Kosovo, 8 June 2024 |
| MF | Ron Isa | 20 April 2007 | 2 | 0 | Young Boys U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| MF | Dean Vraniçi | 2 January 2006 | 19 | 1 | Parma U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Jordi Jaku | 27 March 2006 | 17 | 1 | Bologna U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Frederik Tosku | 5 February 2006 | 13 | 3 | Cesena U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Glenis Belloj | 30 May 2006 | 9 | 1 | Elbasani U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Klaus Kashari | 11 October 2006 | 6 | 0 | Feralpisalò | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Kledi Marinaj | 7 March 2006 | 4 | 0 | Lazio U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Matteo Dashi | 22 January 2007 | 0 | 0 | Crystal Palace U18 | v. Montenegro, 13 October 2024 |
| MF | Ledion Bendo | 27 December 2006 | 4 | 0 | Teuta U19 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| MF | Jamie Noreci | 6 September 2007 | 2 | 1 | Burnley U18 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| MF | Ledjo Tresa | 25 July 2005 | 7 | 0 | Laçi | v. Jordan, 30 June 2024U21 |
| MF | Xhoel Hajdari | 3 January 2006 | 2 | 0 | Sora | v. Kosovo, 8 June 2024 |
| MF | Altin Aliji | 25 August 2006 | 2 | 0 | Ballkani | v. Kosovo, 8 June 2024 |
| MF | Oresti Rifa | 8 February 2007 | 2 | 0 | Hajduk Split | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| FW | Xhesild Kapllanaj | 21 February 2007 | 0 | 0 | Vllaznia U19 | v. North Macedonia, 23 March 2025 |
| FW | Flavio Sulejmani | 20 March 2006 | 21 | 7 | Lazio U20 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| FW | Rron Hasani | 31 January 2006 | 12 | 2 | CZ Jena U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| FW | Ersi Bode | 14 February 2006 | 9 | 0 | ADO U21 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| FW | Elmorin Deda | 5 February 2006 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U19 | v. Northern Ireland, 19 November 2024 |
| FW | Dejvi Duro | 4 May 2006 | 12 | 1 | Tirana U19 | v. Montenegro, 13 October 2024 |
| FW | Briajan Gjyla | 26 July 2007 | 6 | 0 | Sassuolo U20 | v. Montenegro, 13 October 2024 |
| FW | Aris Ara | 17 May 2006 | 0 | 0 | Vllaznia | v. Montenegro, 13 October 2024 |
| FW | Dejvi Metaj | 29 January 2006 | 4 | 0 | Manfredonia | v. Turkey, 8 September 2024 |
| FW | Ariel Krajka | 27 September 2006 | 2 | 0 | Tirana U19 | v. Liechtenstein, 11 August 2024 |
| FW | Olsi Myrta | 20 January 2006 | 4 | 1 | Laçi | v. Liechtenstein, 9 August 2024 |
| FW | Erald Krasniqi | 3 September 2005 | 11 | 2 | Heerenveen U21 | v. Jordan, 30 June 2024 |
| FW | Arlind Leshi | 1 December 2005 | 0 | 0 | Oriku | v. Jordan, 30 June 2024 |
- Notes
- U21 = Was called up from national under-21 squad.
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff:[2]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Julian Ahmataj |
| Assistant coach | Agron Kërçova |
| Goalkeeping coach | Ervis Kotorri |
| Team doctor | Mehmet Buzmexhani |
| Physiotherapists | Tedi Maqellara |
| Athletic preparator | Ardit Gjikola |
| Video analyst | Martin Lulgjuraj |
| Team manager | David Grudaj |
| Equipment manager | Lusios Sina |
See also
- Albania men's national football team
- Albania men's national under-23 football team
- Albania men's national under-21 football team
- Albania men's national under-20 football team
- Albania men's national under-18 football team
- Albania men's national under-17 football team
- Albania men's national under-16 football team
- Albania men's national under-15 football team
- Albania women's national football team
- Albania women's national under-19 football team
- Albania women's national under-17 football team
- Albania national football team results
- Albania national youth football team
- Albanian Superliga
- Football in Albania
- List of Albania international footballers
References
- ^ "Dy miqësore ndaj Bullgarisë/ Kombëtarja U-19 nis grumbullimin, trajneri Ahmataj fton 20 lojtarë" (in Albanian). Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Kombëtarja U-19 (Albania national under-19 team) FSHF.org
External links
- Albania under-19 football team at UEFA.com
- Albania under-19 at Soccerway