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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First international | ||||
Albania 4–0 Cyprus (Tirana, Albania; 10 March 1982) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
Albania 4–0 Cyprus (Tirana, Albania; 10 March 1982) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
Slovakia 4–0 Albania (Nymburk, Czech Republic; 16 October 1997) | ||||
UEFA European Under-18 Championship | ||||
Appearances | 1 (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.
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 ]
Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Albania Demollari 12'14' Zacharias (o.g.) Kushta 75' | 4–2 | Cyprus | 4–0 | 0–2 |
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scotland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
Turkey | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | –4 | 1 |
Albania | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | –5 | 1 |
21 May | Scotland | 3–0 | Albania |
23 May | Netherlands | 3–1 | Albania |
25 May | Turkey | 1–1 | Albania |
COACH: Bahri Ishka
The following players participated in the tournament. [1] [2] [3]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | Halim Mersini | 22 September 1961 (aged 20) | 3 | 0 | Shkëndija Tiranë | |
DF | Hysen Zmijani | 29 April 1963 (aged 19) | 3 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | |
DF | Adnan Oçelli | 6 August 1963 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Partizani Tirana | |
DF | Skënder Gega | 14 November 1963 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Partizani Tirana | |
DF | Josif Gjergji | 13 April 1965 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | |
DF | Koshta | 1 | 0 | |||
MF | Sulejman Demollari | 15 May 1964 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | |
MF | Mirel Josa | 1 June 1963 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Tirana | |
MF | Artur Lekbello | 23 February 1966 (aged 16) | 3 | 0 | Tirana | |
MF | Eduard Zhupa | 4 August 1964 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Shkëndija Tiranë | |
MF | Isak Pashaj | 25 March 1964 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | |
FW | Sokol Kushta | 17 April 1964 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | |
FW | Gilbert Rrapo | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë | ||
FW | Safedin Raxhimi | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | ||
FW | Edi Barci | 18 | 1 | 0 | Dinamo |
Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bulgaria | 4–1 | Albania | 4–0 | 0–1 |
COACH: Resul Ahmeti
The following players participated in the tournament. [4] [5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | Ilir Bozhiqi | 22 May 1965 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | |
GK | Muharrem Dosti | 28 January 1964 (aged 19) | 1 | 0 | Elbasani | |
DF | Josif Gjergji | 13 April 1965 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | |
DF | Bilbili | 2 | 0 | |||
DF | Germenji | 2 | 0 | |||
DF | Shyqry Shala | 5 July 1965 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Besa Kavajë | |
MF | Artur Lekbello | 23 February 1966 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Tirana | |
MF | Viktor Briza | 4 May 1962 (aged 20) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | |
MF | Abdyl Kuriu | 2 | 0 | Besa Kavajë | ||
MF | Xhema | 2 | 0 | |||
MF | A. Muça | 1 | 0 | |||
MF | Ramolli | 1 | 0 | |||
FW | Sokol Kushta | 17 April 1964 (aged 18) | 2 | 1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | |
FW | Gilbert Rrapo | 2 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë | ||
FW | Faslli Fakja | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
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]
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
Bulgaria | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 7 |
Hungary | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 5 |
Albania | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | –7 | 5 |
Albania | 1–1 | Netherlands | |
Albania | 1–0 | Hungary | |
Bulgaria | 4–0 | Albania | |
Albania | 1–0 | Bulgaria | |
Netherlands | 2–0 | Albania | |
Hungary | 3–0 | Albania |
The following players participated in the tournament.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | 1 January 1969 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
DF | 1 January 1969 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
MF | 1 January 1969 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
FW | 1 January 1969 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 |
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portugal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 11 |
Italy | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 9 |
Albania | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | –2 | 2 |
Switzerland | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | –15 | 2 |
Albania | 4–0 | Switzerland | |
Portugal | 2–1 | Albania | |
Albania | 1–2 | Italy | |
Albania | 0–2 | Portugal | |
Italy | 1–0 | Albania | |
Switzerland | 1–0 | Albania |
The following players participated in the tournament.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
DF | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
MF | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
FW | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 |
Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Albania (o.g.) | 1–7 | Spain | 0–4 | 1–3 |
The following players participated in the tournament.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
DF | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
MF | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |||
FW | 1 January 1971 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 |
All matches were played in Spain.
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
Slovenia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | –2 | 1 |
Albania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | –3 | 1 |
Albania | 0–0 | Slovenia | |
Spain | 4–1 | Albania |
COACH: Bujar Kasmi
The following players participated in the tournament. [9] [10]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Ilion Lika | 17 May 1980 (aged 16) | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana |
12 | GK | Florjan Kasmi | 11 November 1978 (aged 17) | 0 | 0 | |
2 | DF | Elvis Sina ( Captain ) | 14 November 1978 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Tirana |
14 | DF | Ervin Bardhi | 19 September 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Besa Kavajë |
8 | DF | Xhimi Buna | 3 October 1978 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | |
13 | DF | Stavrion Lako | 24 March 1980 (aged 16) | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
4 | DF | Elton Lilaj | 9 October 1978 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | |
3 | MF | Bledar Çerri | 21 September 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 1 | |
6 | MF | Habib Rexhepi | 12 April 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
9 | MF | Admir Shehaj | 26 August 1978 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | |
5 | MF | Fatjon Malaj | 17 April 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | |
11 | MF | Gentjan Brahimaj | 15 August 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | |
16 | MF | Gentjan Mezani | 13 October 1979 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | |
7 | FW | Klodian Arbëri | 10 October 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Tomori Berat |
10 | FW | Ligor Tiko [11] | 12 August 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Partizani Tirana |
15 | FW | Kliton Cafi | 3 June 1979 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Besëlidhja Lezhë |
All matches were played in the Czech Republic.
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Armenia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 7 |
Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 5 |
Czech Republic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Albania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | –10 | 0 |
Armenia | 4–0 | Albania | |
Slovakia | 7–2 | Albania | |
Czech Republic | 2–1 | Albania |
COACH: Bujar Kasmi
The following players participated in the tournament. [12] [13]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | GK | Arjon Mustafa | 29 January 1980 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
1 | GK | Ilion Lika | 17 May 1980 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana |
3 | DF | Rezart Dabulla | 24 October 1979 (aged 17) | 3 | 1 | Tirana |
15 | DF | Julian Ahmataj | 24 May 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Elbasani |
4 | DF | Stavrion Lako | 24 March 1980 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
13 | DF | Erjon Stavri | 20 April 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | |
6 | DF | Ervin Bardhi | 19 September 1979 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Besa Kavajë |
10 | MF | Habib Rexhepi [14] | 12 April 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Teuta Durrës |
8 | MF | Justin Bespalla | 8 July 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
5 | MF | Fatjon Malaj ( Captain ) | 17 April 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | |
2 | MF | Bledar Çerri | 21 September 1979 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | |
14 | MF | Sokol Ishka | 14 July 1979 (aged 18) | 2 | 1 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
17 | MF | Gentian Gjondeda | 23 June 1980 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana |
7 | FW | Klodian Arbëri | 10 October 1979 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Tomori Berat |
11 | FW | Erjon Rizvanolli | 14 August 1981 (aged 16) | 3 | 0 | Tirana |
9 | FW | Ramiz Kollcaku | 6 September 1980 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Besa Kavajë |
All matches were played in Italy.
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Italy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
Liechtenstein | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
Albania | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3 | 1 |
North Macedonia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | –5 | 1 |
Albania | 0–1 | Liechtenstein | |
Albania | 2–2 | North Macedonia | |
Italy | 2–0 | Albania |
COACH: Bujar Kasmi
The following players participated in the tournament. [15] [16]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | GK | Arjon Mustafa | 29 January 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
1 | GK | Isli Hidi | 15 October 1980 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | Tirana |
14 | DF | Stavrion Lako ( Captain ) | 24 March 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
9 | DF | Julian Kapaj | 26 April 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Tirana |
2 | DF | Artur Abdullai | 3 March 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | |
17 | DF | Kreshnik Mance [17] | 5 January 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
8 | DF | Dritan Mehmeti | 9 January 1980 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana |
7 | DF | Gjergji Gjika | 4 February 1980 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | Elbasani |
4 | MF | Dritan Babamusta | 6 September 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
13 | MF | Ervin Bulku | 3 March 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Tirana |
10 | MF | Dorian Bylykbashi | 8 August 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Elbasani |
5 | MF | Gentian Gjondeda | 23 June 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Dinamo Tirana |
18 | MF | Taulant Çerçizi | 26 March 1981 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
11 | MF | Endri Yzeiri | 6 September 1980 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Erzeni |
3 | FW | Ramiz Kollcaku | 6 September 1980 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Besa Kavajë |
6 | FW | Erjon Rizvanolli | 14 August 1981 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Tirana |
15 | FW | Andi Shtrepi | 21 May 1980 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Erzeni |
16 | FW | Julian Zëri | 25 April 1980 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 |
All matches were played in Finland.
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
Hungary | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 6 |
Albania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | –1 | 3 |
Faroe Islands | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | –7 | 0 |
Albania | 3–1 | Faroe Islands | |
Finland | 2–1 | Albania | |
Hungary | 2–0 | Albania |
COACH: Petrit Haxhia
The following players participated in the tournament. [18] [19]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | GK | Gasper Ndoja | 15 April 1981 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
1 | GK | Erjon Dine | 10 April 1981 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
5 | DF | Amarildo Belisha | 11 July 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
7 | DF | Arjan Sheta | 13 February 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Partizani Tirana |
3 | DF | Julian Kapaj | 26 April 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Tirana |
17 | DF | Sokol Toma | 17 February 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Besëlidhja Lezhë |
8 | DF | Elton Dalipaj | 27 October 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Elbasani |
18 | DF | Ermal Lamaj (Vasiljevsk Lamaj) [20] | 20 March 1983 (aged 16) | 1 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
2 | MF | Ervin Bulku | 3 March 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 1 | Tirana |
4 | MF | Taulant Çerçizi | 26 March 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
9 | MF | Albert Kaçi | 11 June 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkodër |
6 | MF | Dritan Babamusta | 6 September 1981 (aged 17) | 3 | 1 | Teuta Durrës |
16 | MF | Gledis Shkrela | 4 March 1981 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | |
15 | MF | Fatjon Leka | 5 February 1981 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | |
13 | MF | Erind Kosova | 30 April 1982 (aged 17) | 0 | 0 | |
11 | FW | Erjon Rizvanolli ( Captain ) | 14 August 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 2 | Tirana |
10 | FW | Oert Kote | 9 January 1981 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
14 | FW | Klevi Lluka | 15 May 1981 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 |
All matches were played in Turkey.
Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Israel | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
Turkey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | +11 | 6 |
Albania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | –5 | 3 |
San Marino | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | –13 | 0 |
Albania | 1–0 | San Marino | |
Turkey | 4–0 | Albania | |
Albania | 1–3 | Israel |
COACH: Petrit Haxhia
The following players participated in the tournament. [21]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Ervis Agolli [22] | 15 August 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Partizani Tiranë |
12 | GK | Eraldi Gjondedaj | 4 April 1983 (aged 17) | 0 | 0 | |
5 | DF | Henri Ndreka | 27 March 1983 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Partizani Tiranë |
13 | DF | Rigels Gjoni [23] | 11 March 1983 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
14 | DF | Robert Grishaj [24] | 10 March 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Besëlidhja Lezhë |
17 | DF | Mardjan Kacollja [25] | 29 May 1983 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Elbasani |
8 | DF | Renaldo Tabaku [26] ( Captain ) | 3 September 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Tomori Berat |
3 | DF | Fatjon Tafaj | 19 March 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Partizani Tiranë |
6 | MF | Endrit Agushi | 24 September 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Erzeni Shijak |
11 | MF | Edmond Kapllani | 31 July 1982 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
7 | MF | Endrit Vrapi | 23 March 1982 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Partizani Tiranë |
15 | MF | Vasjan Ballco [27] | 6 January 1982 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
16 | MF | Erald Deliallisi [28] | 12 March 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Lushnja |
2 | MF | Edmond Lala [29] | 21 October 1983 (aged 17) | 3 | 0 | Tomori Berat |
18 | MF | Gentjan Kau | 10 July 1982 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | |
4 | FW | Roland Dervishi | 16 February 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Shkumbini Peqin |
9 | FW | Bekim Kuli | 19 September 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 2 | Besa Kavajë |
10 | FW | Bledar Mançaku | 5 January 1982 (aged 18) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GK | Arianit Lazraj | 28 March 1993 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | St. Gallen | |
GK | Mikel Kaloshi (Played for the U19s) | 16 June 1993 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Lushnja | |
DF | Shkodran Nuredini (Played for the U21s) | 21 February 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Zürich | |
DF | Altin Abazaj (Played for the U19s) | 18 August 1993 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Teuta Durres | |
DF | Harallamb Qaqi (Played for U19 & U21s) | 17 September 1993 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | AEK Athens | |
DF | Mërgim Bajraktari (Played for U19 & U21s) | 27 May 1993 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Thun | |
DF | Bruno Dita (Played for U19 & U21s) | 18 February 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Dinamo Tirana | |
MF | Dorian Kërçiku (Played for the U21s) | 30 August 1993 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Tirana | |
MF | Teki Premci | 23 March 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Unattached | |
MF | Mateos Toçi (Played for the U19s) | 16 May 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Elbasani | |
MF | Alfred Deliallisi (Played for U19 & U21s) | 28 March 1993 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | Teuta Durres | |
MF | Bekim Dema (Played for U19 & U21s) | 30 March 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkoder | |
MF | Amir Tafa (Played for the U19s) | 3 March 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | |
FW | Arbër Çyrbja (Played for the U21s) | 18 September 1993 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Teuta Durrës | |
FW | Sindrit Guri (Played for U19 & U21s) | 23 October 1993 (aged 17) | 2 | 0 | Vllaznia Shkoder | |
FW | Fabio Hoxha (Played for U19 & U21s) | 7 May 1993 (aged 18) | 2 | 0 | Inter | |
FW | Mateo Hasa (Played for U19 & U21s) | 23 May 1993 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Besa Kavaje | |
FW | Enio Petro (Played for U19 & U21s) | 1 August 1993 (aged 17) | 1 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
Players in italics have played internationally at a higher level.
Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
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1955 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1956 | ||||||||
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1959 | ||||||||
1960 | ||||||||
1961 | ||||||||
1962 | ||||||||
1963 | ||||||||
1964 | ||||||||
1965 | ||||||||
1966 | ||||||||
1967 | Qualifying round | w.o. vs. Yugoslavia | ||||||
1968 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1969 | Qualifying round | DSQ vs. Bulgaria | ||||||
1970 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1971 | ||||||||
1972 | ||||||||
1973 | ||||||||
1974 | ||||||||
1975 | ||||||||
1976 | ||||||||
1977 | ||||||||
1978 | ||||||||
1979 | ||||||||
1980 | ||||||||
Total | 0/25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1981 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1982 | Second round | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | |
1983 | First round | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
1984 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1986 | ||||||||
1988 | First round | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | |
1990 | First round | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | |
1992 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1993 | First round | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
1994 | Did Not Participate | |||||||
1995 | ||||||||
1996 | ||||||||
1997 | Round 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
1998 | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | |
1999 | Round 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
2000 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
2001 | Round 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Total | 1/10 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 29 | 72 |
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
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