Albania national under-18 football team

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Albania Under-18
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Nickname(s) Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks)
Shqiponjat (The Eagles)
Association Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF)
Confederation UEFA
Most caps Artur Lekbello (8)
Sokol Kushta
Top scorer Sokol Kushta (6)
Home stadium Elbasan Arena
Loro Boriçi Stadium
FIFA code ALB
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Second colours
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First international
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(Tirana, Albania; 10 March 1982)
Biggest win
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(Tirana, Albania; 10 March 1982)
Biggest defeat
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(Nymburk, Czech Republic; 16 October 1997)
UEFA European Under-18 Championship
Appearances1 (first in 1982 )
Best result Group stage

The Albania national under-18 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level and is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania.

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The Albania U18 football team is a feeder team of Albania U19.[ citation needed ]

The team competed in the UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship, but after the rule change in 2000s, the event had an age limit of 19.[ citation needed ]

History

1982 UEFA European Under-18 Championship

First round

Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg
Demollari Soccerball shade.svg12'Soccerball shade.svg14'
Zacharias (o.g.)
Kushta Soccerball shade.svg75'		 4–2 Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 4–00–2

Second round - Group D

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 321061+55
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 321073+45
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 301226–41
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 301227–51


21 May Scotland  Flag of Scotland.svg3–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
23 May Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg3–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
25 May Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg1–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Bahri Ishka

The following players participated in the tournament. [1] [2] [3]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Halim Mersini (1961-09-22)22 September 1961 (aged 20)30 Flag of Albania.svg Shkëndija Tiranë
2 DF Hysen Zmijani (1963-04-29)29 April 1963 (aged 19)30 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
2 DF Adnan Oçelli (1963-08-06)6 August 1963 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tirana
2 DF Skënder Gega (1963-11-14)14 November 1963 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tirana
2 DF Josif Gjergji (1965-04-13)13 April 1965 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
2 DF Koshta10
3 MF Sulejman Demollari (1964-05-15)15 May 1964 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
3 MF Mirel Josa (1963-06-01)1 June 1963 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
3 MF Artur Lekbello (1966-02-23)23 February 1966 (aged 16)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
3 MF Eduard Zhupa (1964-08-04)4 August 1964 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Shkëndija Tiranë
3 MF Isak Pashaj (1964-03-25)25 March 1964 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
4 FW Sokol Kushta (1964-04-17)17 April 1964 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
4 FW Gilbert Rrapo 30 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
4 FW Safedin Raxhimi 20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
4 FW Edi Barci1810Dinamo

1983 UEFA European Under-18 Championship

First round

Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg4–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 4–00–1

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Resul Ahmeti

The following players participated in the tournament. [4] [5]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Ilir Bozhiqi (1965-05-22)22 May 1965 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
1 GK Muharrem Dosti (1964-01-28)28 January 1964 (aged 19)10 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
2 DF Josif Gjergji (1965-04-13)13 April 1965 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
2 DF Bilbili20
2 DF Germenji20
2 DF Shyqry Shala (1965-07-05)5 July 1965 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
3 MF Artur Lekbello (1966-02-23)23 February 1966 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
3 MF Viktor Briza (1962-05-04)4 May 1962 (aged 20)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
3 MF Abdyl Kuriu 20 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
3 MF Xhema20
3 MF A. Muça10
3 MF Ramolli10
4 FW Sokol Kushta (1964-04-17)17 April 1964 (aged 18)21 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
4 FW Gilbert Rrapo 20 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
4 FW Faslli Fakja 20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër

Triple friendly match against Turkey in 1983

Between 10 and 14 August 1983 Albania U18 played 3 friendly matches against Turkey U18 winning the first one 3–0, losing 3–1 the second game and taking a goalless draw in the last match. Sokol Kushta scored 3 goals between these matches. [6] [7] [8]

1988 UEFA European Under-18 Championship

Group 7

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 623153+27
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 63121110+17
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 6213117+45
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 6213310–75


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg 1–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg 1–0 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg 4–0 Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg1–0Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg2–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg 3–0 Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg

The following players participated in the tournament.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK (1969-01-01)1 January 1969 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
2 DF (1969-01-01)1 January 1969 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
3 MF (1969-01-01)1 January 1969 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
4 FW (1969-01-01)1 January 1969 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg

1990 UEFA European Under-18 Championship

Group 4

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 6510111+1011
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 6411103+79
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 610568–22
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 6105116–152


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg4–0Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg2–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg 1–2 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg0–2Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg 1–0 Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg1–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg

The following players participated in the tournament.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
2 DF (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
3 MF (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
4 FW (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg

1993 UEFA European Under-18 Championship

Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg
(o.g.)		1–7Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 0–4 1–3

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg

The following players participated in the tournament.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
2 DF (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
3 MF (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg
4 FW (1971-01-01)1 January 1971 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg

1997 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualifying

Group 10

All matches were played in Spain.

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 220061+56
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 201102–21
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 201114–31


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg0–0Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg4–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Bujar Kasmi

The following players participated in the tournament. [9] [10]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ilion Lika (1980-05-17)17 May 1980 (aged 16)20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
121 GK Florjan Kasmi (1978-11-11)11 November 1978 (aged 17)00
22 DF Elvis Sina ( Captain ) (1978-11-14)14 November 1978 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
142 DF Ervin Bardhi (1979-09-19)19 September 1979 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
82 DF Xhimi Buna (1978-10-03)3 October 1978 (aged 18)20
132 DF Stavrion Lako (1980-03-24)24 March 1980 (aged 16)10 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
42 DF Elton Lilaj (1978-10-09)9 October 1978 (aged 18)10
33 MF Bledar Çerri (1979-09-21)21 September 1979 (aged 17)21
63 MF Habib Rexhepi (1979-04-12)12 April 1979 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
93 MF Admir Shehaj (1978-08-26)26 August 1978 (aged 18)20
53 MF Fatjon Malaj (1979-04-17)17 April 1979 (aged 17)20
113 MF Gentjan Brahimaj (1979-08-15)15 August 1979 (aged 17)20
163 MF Gentjan Mezani (1979-10-13)13 October 1979 (aged 17)10
74 FW Klodian Arbëri (1979-10-10)10 October 1979 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Tomori Berat
104 FW Ligor Tiko [11] (1979-08-12)12 August 1979 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tirana
154 FW Kliton Cafi (1979-06-03)3 June 1979 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Besëlidhja Lezhë

1998 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualifying

Group 2

All matches were played in the Czech Republic.

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 321094+57
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 3120116+55
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 31118804
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 3003313–100


Armenia  Flag of Armenia.svg4–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svg7–2Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg2–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Bujar Kasmi

The following players participated in the tournament. [12] [13]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
121 GK Arjon Mustafa (1980-01-29)29 January 1980 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
11 GK Ilion Lika (1980-05-17)17 May 1980 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
32 DF Rezart Dabulla (1979-10-24)24 October 1979 (aged 17)31 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
152 DF Julian Ahmataj (1979-05-24)24 May 1979 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
42 DF Stavrion Lako (1980-03-24)24 March 1980 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
132 DF Erjon Stavri (1979-04-20)20 April 1979 (aged 18)30
62 DF Ervin Bardhi (1979-09-19)19 September 1979 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
103 MF Habib Rexhepi [14] (1979-04-12)12 April 1979 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
83 MF Justin Bespalla (1979-07-08)8 July 1979 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
53 MF Fatjon Malaj ( Captain ) (1979-04-17)17 April 1979 (aged 18)30
23 MF Bledar Çerri (1979-09-21)21 September 1979 (aged 18)30
143 MF Sokol Ishka (1979-07-14)14 July 1979 (aged 18)21 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
173 MF Gentian Gjondeda (1980-06-23)23 June 1980 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
74 FW Klodian Arbëri (1979-10-10)10 October 1979 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tomori Berat
114 FW Erjon Rizvanolli (1981-08-14)14 August 1981 (aged 16)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
94 FW Ramiz Kollcaku (1980-09-06)6 September 1980 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë

1999 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualifying

Group 6

All matches were played in Italy.

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 330070+79
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 320121+16
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 301225–31
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 301227–51


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg0–1Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg2–2Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg2–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Bujar Kasmi

The following players participated in the tournament. [15] [16]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
121 GK Arjon Mustafa (1980-01-29)29 January 1980 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
11 GK Isli Hidi (1980-10-15)15 October 1980 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
142 DF Stavrion Lako ( Captain ) (1980-03-24)24 March 1980 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
92 DF Julian Kapaj (1981-04-26)26 April 1981 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
22 DF Artur Abdullai (1981-03-03)3 March 1981 (aged 17)30
172 DF Kreshnik Mance [17] (1980-01-05)5 January 1980 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
82 DF Dritan Mehmeti (1980-01-09)9 January 1980 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
72 DF Gjergji Gjika (1980-02-04)4 February 1980 (aged 18)00 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
43 MF Dritan Babamusta (1981-09-06)6 September 1981 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
133 MF Ervin Bulku (1981-03-03)3 March 1981 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
103 MF Dorian Bylykbashi (1980-08-08)8 August 1980 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
53 MF Gentian Gjondeda (1980-06-23)23 June 1980 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
183 MF Taulant Çerçizi (1981-03-26)26 March 1981 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
113 MF Endri Yzeiri (1980-09-06)6 September 1980 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Erzeni
34 FW Ramiz Kollcaku (1980-09-06)6 September 1980 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
64 FW Erjon Rizvanolli (1981-08-14)14 August 1981 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
154 FW Andi Shtrepi (1980-05-21)21 May 1980 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Erzeni
164 FW Julian Zëri (1980-04-25)25 April 1980 (aged 18)00

2000 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualifying

Group 6

All matches were played in Finland.

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 330073+49
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 320195+46
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 310245–13
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 3003310–70


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg3–1Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg2–1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg2–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Petrit Haxhia

The following players participated in the tournament. [18] [19]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
121 GK Gasper Ndoja (1981-04-15)15 April 1981 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
11 GK Erjon Dine (1981-04-10)10 April 1981 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
52 DF Amarildo Belisha (1981-07-11)11 July 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
72 DF Arjan Sheta (1981-02-13)13 February 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tirana
32 DF Julian Kapaj (1981-04-26)26 April 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
172 DF Sokol Toma (1981-02-17)17 February 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Besëlidhja Lezhë
82 DF Elton Dalipaj (1981-10-27)27 October 1981 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
182 DF Ermal Lamaj (Vasiljevsk Lamaj) [20] (1983-03-20)20 March 1983 (aged 16)10 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
23 MF Ervin Bulku (1981-03-03)3 March 1981 (aged 18)31 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
43 MF Taulant Çerçizi (1981-03-26)26 March 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
93 MF Albert Kaçi (1981-06-11)11 June 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
63 MF Dritan Babamusta (1981-09-06)6 September 1981 (aged 17)31 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
163 MF Gledis Shkrela (1981-03-04)4 March 1981 (aged 18)20
153 MF Fatjon Leka (1981-02-05)5 February 1981 (aged 18)10
133 MF Erind Kosova (1982-04-30)30 April 1982 (aged 17)00
114 FW Erjon Rizvanolli ( Captain ) (1981-08-14)14 August 1981 (aged 18)32 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
104 FW Oert Kote (1981-01-09)9 January 1981 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
144 FW Klevi Lluka (1981-05-15)15 May 1981 (aged 18)20

2001 UEFA European Under-18 Championship qualifying

Group 4

All matches were played in Turkey.

TeamsPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 330081+79
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3201121+116
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 310227–53
Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 3003013–130


Albania  Flag of Albania.svg1–0Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg4–0Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Albania  Flag of Albania.svg1–3Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Squad

COACH: Flag of Albania.svg Petrit Haxhia

The following players participated in the tournament. [21]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ervis Agolli [22] (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tiranë
121 GK Eraldi Gjondedaj (1983-04-04)4 April 1983 (aged 17)00
52 DF Henri Ndreka (1983-03-27)27 March 1983 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tiranë
132 DF Rigels Gjoni [23] (1983-03-11)11 March 1983 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Flamurtari Vlorë
142 DF Robert Grishaj [24] (1982-03-10)10 March 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Besëlidhja Lezhë
172 DF Mardjan Kacollja [25] (1983-05-29)29 May 1983 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
82 DF Renaldo Tabaku [26] ( Captain ) (1982-09-03)3 September 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tomori Berat
32 DF Fatjon Tafaj (1982-03-19)19 March 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tiranë
63 MF Endrit Agushi (1982-09-24)24 September 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Erzeni Shijak
113 MF Edmond Kapllani (1982-07-31)31 July 1982 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
73 MF Endrit Vrapi (1982-03-23)23 March 1982 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Partizani Tiranë
153 MF Vasjan Ballco [27] (1982-01-06)6 January 1982 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Skënderbeu Korçë
163 MF Erald Deliallisi [28] (1982-03-12)12 March 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Lushnja
23 MF Edmond Lala [29] (1983-10-21)21 October 1983 (aged 17)30 Flag of Albania.svg Tomori Berat
183 MF Gentjan Kau (1982-07-10)10 July 1982 (aged 18)00
44 FW Roland Dervishi (1982-02-16)16 February 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Shkumbini Peqin
94 FW Bekim Kuli (1982-09-19)19 September 1982 (aged 18)32 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavajë
104 FW Bledar Mançaku (1982-01-05)5 January 1982 (aged 18)30 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës

Current squad

The following players were named in the last squad for the friendly match against Italy on 19 May 2011 (When they last played a match).

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Arianit Lazraj (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 18)10 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg St. Gallen
1 GK Mikel Kaloshi (Played for the U19s) (1993-06-16)16 June 1993 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Lushnja
2 DF Shkodran Nuredini (Played for the U21s) (1993-02-21)21 February 1993 (aged 18)20 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Zürich
2 DF Altin Abazaj (Played for the U19s) (1993-08-18)18 August 1993 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durres
2 DF Harallamb Qaqi (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-09-17)17 September 1993 (aged 17)20 Flag of Greece.svg AEK Athens
2 DF Mërgim Bajraktari (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-27)27 May 1993 (aged 17)20 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thun
2 DF Bruno Dita (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-02-18)18 February 1993 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Dinamo Tirana
3 MF Dorian Kërçiku (Played for the U21s) (1993-08-30)30 August 1993 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
3 MF Teki Premci (1993-03-23)23 March 1993 (aged 18)20 Unattached
3 MF Mateos Toçi (Played for the U19s) (1993-05-16)16 May 1993 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Elbasani
3 MF Alfred Deliallisi (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 18)10 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durres
3 MF Bekim Dema (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 18)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkoder
3 MF Amir Tafa (Played for the U19s) (1993-03-03)3 March 1993 (aged 18)21 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkodër
4 FW Arbër Çyrbja (Played for the U21s) (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës
4 FW Sindrit Guri (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-10-23)23 October 1993 (aged 17)20 Flag of Albania.svg Vllaznia Shkoder
4 FW Fabio Hoxha (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 18)20 Flag of Italy.svg Inter
4 FW Mateo Hasa (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-05-23)23 May 1993 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Besa Kavaje
4 FW Enio Petro (Played for U19 & U21s) (1993-08-01)1 August 1993 (aged 17)10 Flag of Albania.svg Teuta Durrës

Players in italics have played internationally at a higher level.

Competitive record

UEFA Youth Tournament Under-18 Record

YearRoundGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Italy.svg 1955 Did Not Participate
Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg 1956
Flag of Luxembourg.svg 1958
Flag of Bulgaria.svg 1959
Flag of Austria.svg 1960
Flag of Portugal.svg 1961
Flag of Romania (1952-1965).svg 1962
Flag of England.svg 1963
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1964
Flag of Germany.svg 1965
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 1966
Flag of Turkey.svg 1967 Qualifying round w.o. vs. Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg
Flag of France.svg 1968 Did Not Participate
Flag of East Germany.svg 1969 Qualifying roundDSQ vs. Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg
Flag of Scotland.svg 1970 Did Not Participate
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1971
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg 1972
Flag of Italy.svg 1973
Flag of Sweden.svg 1974
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 1975
Flag of Hungary.svg 1976
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1977
Flag of Poland.svg 1978
Flag of Austria.svg 1979
Flag of East Germany.svg 1980
Total0/25000000

UEFA European Under-18 Championship Record

YearRoundGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Germany.svg 1981 Did Not Participate
Flag of Finland.svg 1982 Second round 511369
Flag of England.svg 1983 First round 210114
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1984 Did Not Participate
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 1986
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 1988 First round 6213310
Flag of Hungary.svg 1990 First round 610568
Flag of Germany.svg 1992 Did Not Participate
Flag of England.svg 1993 First round 200217
Flag of Spain.svg 1994 Did Not Participate
Flag of Greece.svg 1995
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Flag of Luxembourg.svg 1996
Flag of Iceland.svg 1997 Round 1 201114
Flag of Cyprus.svg 1998 Round 1 3003313
Flag of Sweden.svg 1999 Round 1 301225
Flag of Germany.svg 2000 Round 1 310245
Flag of Finland.svg 2001 Round 1 310227
Total1/103574242972

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

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