Albania national football team results (2010–present)
Season | 2010–present | ||
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Supporters' Shield | Tifozat Kuq e Zi | ||
Manager | Gianni De Biasi | ||
Assistant manager |
Paolo Tramezzani Altin Lala | ||
Captain | Lorik Cana | ||
Home stadium | Qemal Stafa | ||
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group E | ||
Matches played | 20 | ||
Wins | 7 | ||
Draws | 5 | ||
Losses | 8 | ||
Goals scored | 21 (1.05 per match) | ||
Average goals/game | +5 | ||
Goals against | 16 | ||
Top goalscorer | Edgar Çani, Valdet Rama (3) | ||
Most caps |
Andi Lila (19) Lorik Cana (18) Etrit Berisha (17) | ||
Players | 55 players members | ||
Goalscorers |
2 players 3 goals 4 players 2 goals 6 players 1 goal | ||
Biggest home win |
Albania 4–1 Lithuania (Qemal Stafa Stadium, Albania, 26 March 2013) | ||
Biggest away win |
San Marino 0–3 Albania (Serravalle, San Marino; 8 June 2014) | ||
Highest scoring |
5 goals: Albania 4–1 Lithuania (Qemal Stafa Stadium, Albania, 26 March 2013) | ||
Longest winning run |
2 matches: Norway 0–1 Albania (Ullevaal Stadion, Norway, 22 March 2013) Albania 4–1 Lithuania (Qemal Stafa Stadium, Albania, 26 March 2013) | ||
Longest unbeaten run |
4 matches: 22 March v. Norway – 14 August 2013 v. Armenia | ||
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This article include all informations about Albania national football team since 2010 including participation in the FIFA's competition 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification and their campaign information including as well and the friendly matches. These informations includes about football seasons since 2010, each one from August's month until the July's month.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification was the 11th participation of Albania in a FIFA World Cup qualification. Below information includes Albania's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign and friendly matches from 15 August 2012 to 8 June 2014.
Campaign history
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification final rank
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Squad and coaching staff information
Full players team
Below list is with all Albanian players which called-up and played during this campaign.[1]
- As of 8 June 2014, last match v. San Marino
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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12 | GK | Etrit Berisha | 10 March 1989 (aged 25) | 17 | 0 | Lazio (Kalmar FF 2012–2013) |
1 | GK | Samir Ujkani | 5 July 1988 (aged 25) | 6 | 0 | Palermo (Chievo Verona 2013) |
23 | GK | Orges Shehi | 25 September 1977 (aged 36) | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
5 | DF | Lorik Cana (Captain) | 27 July 1983 (aged 30) | 18 | 0 | Lazio |
15 | DF | Mërgim Mavraj | 9 June 1986 (aged 27) | 15 | 1 | Greuther Fürth |
4 | DF | Armend Dallku | 16 June 1983 (aged 30) | 9 | 0 | Vorskla Poltava |
2 | DF | Andi Lila | 12 February 1986 (aged 28) | 19 | 0 | PAS Giannina |
7 | DF | Ansi Agolli | 11 November 1982 (aged 31) | 14 | 0 | Qarabağ |
6 | DF | Debatik Curri | 28 December 1984 (aged 29) | 5 | 0 | Sevastopol ( Gençlerbirliği 2012–2013, Hoverla Uzhhorod 2013) |
2 | DF | Admir Teli | 2 June 1981 (aged 33) | 4 | 0 | Qarabağ |
14 | DF | Renato Arapi | 28 September 1986 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
6 | DF | Franc Veliu | 11 November 1988 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
3 | MF | Kristi Vangjeli | 5 September 1985 (aged 28) | 1 | 0 | Chornomorets Odessa |
23 | DF | Elseid Hysaj | 20 February 1994 (aged 20) | 7 | 0 | Empoli |
3 | DF | Tefik Osmani | 8 June 1985 (aged 29) | 3 | 0 | Teuta Durrës ( Vllaznia Shkodër 2012–2013) |
5 | DF | Ilir Berisha | 25 June 1991 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 | Örebro |
13 | DF | Ermir Lenjani | 5 August 1989 (aged 24) | 3 | 0 | St. Gallen |
3 | DF | Erjon Dushku | 25 February 1985 (aged 29) | 0 | 0 | Tirana |
DF | Taulant Xhaka | 28 March 1991 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Basel | |
DF | Loret Sadiku | 28 July 1991 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 | Helsingborg | |
4 | DF | Fidan Aliti | 3 October 1993 (aged 20) | 2 | 0 | Luzern |
21 | DF | Kristi Qose | 10 June 1995 (aged 18) | 1 | 0 | PAOK |
3 | DF | Amir Rrahmani | 24 February 1994 (aged 20) | 1 | 0 | Partizani Tirana |
8 | MF | Ervin Bulku | 3 March 1981 (aged 33) | 13 | 0 | Sepahan |
17 | MF | Alban Meha | 25 April 1986 (aged 28) | 6 | 2 | Paderborn 07 |
20 | MF | Burim Kukeli | 16 January 1984 (aged 30) | 4 | 0 | Zürich |
14 | MF | Migjen Basha | 5 January 1987 (aged 27) | 8 | 2 | Torino |
20 | MF | Valdet Rama | 20 November 1987 (aged 26) | 12 | 3 | Valladolid |
21 | MF | Odise Roshi | 21 May 1991 (aged 23) | 14 | 1 | FSV Frankfurt |
10 | MF | Jahmir Hyka | 8 March 1988 (aged 26) | 6 | 0 | Luzern |
11 | MF | Emiljano Vila | 12 March 1988 (aged 26) | 12 | 1 | PAS Giannina |
14 | MF | Ledian Memushaj | 7 December 1986 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | Carpi ( Lecce 2012–2013) |
19 | MF | Elis Bakaj | 25 June 1987 (aged 26) | 3 | 0 | Chornomorets Odessa |
10 | MF | Shkëlzen Gashi | 15 July 1988 (aged 25) | 5 | 0 | Grasshopper |
13 | MF | Sabien Lilaj | 10 February 1989 (aged 25) | 5 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë |
14 | MF | Armando Vajushi | 3 December 1991 (aged 22) | 5 | 1 | Litex Lovech |
13 | MF | Ergys Kaçe | 8 July 1993 (aged 20) | 10 | 1 | PAOK |
10 | MF | Jurgen Gjasula | 5 December 1985 (aged 28) | 2 | 0 | Litex Lovech ( Duisburg 2012–2013) |
20 | MF | Gjergji Muzaka | 26 September 1984 (aged 29) | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu Korçë ( Flamurtari Vlorë 2012–13) |
17 | MF | Gilman Lika | 13 January 1987 (aged 27) | 2 | 0 | Al-Faisaly ( Tirana 2012–2013) |
16 | MF | Amir Abrashi | 27 March 1990 (aged 24) | 7 | 0 | Grasshopper |
17 | MF | Hair Zeqiri | 11 October 1988 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | Flamurtari Vlorë |
16 | MF | Erjon Vucaj | 25 December 1990 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Laçi |
20 | MF | Vullnet Basha | 11 July 1990 (aged 23) | 1 | 0 | Sion |
17 | MF | Albi Dosti | 13 September 1991 (aged 22) | 1 | 0 | Teuta Durrës |
18 | FW | Hamdi Salihi | 19 January 1984 (aged 30) | 10 | 2 | Hapoel Acre ( D.C. United 2012–2013, Jiangsu Sainty 2013) |
22 | FW | Erjon Bogdani | 14 April 1977 (aged 37) | 7 | 2 | Siena ( Cesena 2012) |
9 | FW | Edgar Çani | 22 July 1989 (aged 24) | 11 | 3 | Catania ( Polonia Warszawa 2012–2013, Carpi 2013, Bari 2014) |
7 | FW | Armando Sadiku | 27 May 1991 (aged 23) | 8 | 1 | Zürich ( Lugano 2012–2013) |
16 | FW | Ahmed Januzi | 8 July 1988 (aged 25) | 2 | 0 | Vorskla Poltava |
9 | FW | Bekim Balaj | 11 January 1991 (aged 23) | 4 | 0 | Jagiellonia Białystok ( Sparta Prague 2012–2013) |
17 | FW | Azdren Llullaku | 15 February 1988 (aged 26) | 0 | 0 | Gaz Metan Mediaș |
9 | MF | Edmond Kapllani | 31 July 1982 (aged 31) | 5 | 0 | FSV Frankfurt |
16 | MF | Agon Mehmeti | 20 November 1988 (aged 25) | 3 | 0 | Olhanense |
16 | MF | Sokol Cikalleshi | 27 July 1990 (aged 23) | 3 | 0 | Kukësi |
Coaching staff
Coaching staff as of 2014 (March 3):[2]
Head Coach | Gianni De Biasi |
Assistant Coach | Paolo Tramezzani |
Assistant Coach | Altin Lala |
Fitness Coach | Alberto Belle |
Goalkeeping Coach | Ilir Bozhiqi |
National Team Manager | Alban Bushi |
Team Doctor | Arben Celiku |
All results
2012 (14 August – 14 November)
15 August 2012 Friendly | Albania | 0–0 | Moldova | Tirana, Albania |
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20:30 GMT | Vila 60' | Report | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 5,500 Referee: Yunus Yıldırım |
7 September 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Albania | 3–1 | Cyprus | Tirana, Albania |
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20:30 GMT | Sadiku 36' Çani 84' Bogdani 86' |
Report | Laban 45+5' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 9,400 Referee: Artyom Kuchin |
11 September 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Switzerland | 2–0 | Albania | Lucerne, Switzerland |
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20:30 GMT | Shaqiri 23' Inler 68' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Swissporarena Attendance: 16,500 Referee: Ovidiu Hațegan |
12 October 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Albania | 1–2 | Iceland | Tirana, Albania |
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19:00 GMT | Çani 29' | Report | Bjarnason 19' G.Sigurðsson 81' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 8,200 Referee: Tony Asumaa |
16 October 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Albania | 1–0 | Slovenia | Tirana, Albania |
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20:45 GMT | Roshi 37' | Report | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 9,000 Referee: Martin Hansson |
14 November 2012 Friendly | Albania | 0–0 | Cameroon | Genève, Switzerland |
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20:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Stade de Genève Attendance: 4,600 Referee: Stephan Studer |
2013
6 February 2013 Friendly | Albania | 1–2 | Georgia | Tirana, Albania |
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20:30 GMT | Bogdani 25' | Report | Lobjanidze 40' Vatsadze 82' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Dimitar Meckarovski |
22 March 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Norway | 0–1 | Albania | Oslo, Norway |
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19:00 GMT | Report | Salihi 67' | Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 12,000 Referee: Kevin Blom |
26 March 2013 Friendly | Albania | 4–1 | Lithuania | Tirana, Albania |
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20:00 GMT | Meha 33' Çani 38' Basha 43' Palionis (o.g.) |
Report | Razulis 75' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Ivailo Stoyanov |
7 June 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Albania | 1–1 | Norway | Tirana, Albania |
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20:30 GMT | Rama 41' | Report | Høgli 87' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 16,900 Referee: Willie Collum |
14 August 2013 Friendly | Albania | 2–0 | Armenia | Tirana, Albania |
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19:45 GMT | Rama 21' Kace 67' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium |
6 September 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Slovenia | 1–0 | Albania | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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20:30 GMT | Kampl 19' | Stadium: Stožice Stadium Referee: István Vad |
10 September 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Iceland | 2–1 | Albania | Reykjavík, Iceland |
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19:00 GMT | Bjarnason 14'
Sigþórsson 47' |
Rama 9' | Stadium: Laugardalsvöllur Attendance: 9,400 Referee: Andre Marriner |
11 October 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Albania | 1–2 | Switzerland | Tirana, Albania |
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Salihi 89' (pen.) | Shaqiri 48' Lang 79' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 14,000 Referee: Pedro Proença (Portugal) |
15 October 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | Cyprus | 0–0 | Albania | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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Report | Stadium: GSP Stadium Referee: Ivan Bebek (Croatia) |
15 November 2013 Friendly | Albania | 0–0 | Belarus | Antalya, Turkey |
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17:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Akdeniz University Stadium Referee: Fırat Aydınus (Turkey) |
2014
5 March 2014 Friendly | Albania | 2–0 | Malta | Durrës, Albania |
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17:00 GMT | Basha 26' Meha 53' |
Report | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Dejan Jakimovski (Macedonia) |
31 May 2014 Friendly | Albania | 0–1 | Romania | Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland |
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19:00 GMT +1 | Report | R. Raț 82' | Stadium: Stade Municipal Attendance: 3000 Referee: Nikolaj Hänni (Switzerland) |
4 June 2014 Friendly | Hungary | 1–0 | Albania | Budapest, Hungary |
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20:30 GMT +1 | T. Priskin 82' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Ferenc Puskás Stadium Attendance: 3500 Referee: Paul McLaughlin (Republic of Ireland) |
8 June 2014 Friendly | San Marino | 0–3 | Albania | Serravalle, San Marino |
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20:30 GMT +1 | Report | Mavraj 27' Vajushi 32' Vila 74' |
Stadium: Serravalle Stadium Referee: Marco Borg (Malta) |
7 September 2014 UEFA Euro 2016 Q. | Portugal | 0–1 | Albania | Aveiro, Portugal |
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20:45 GMT +1 | Report | Balaj 52' | Stadium: Estádio Municipal Attendance: 23,205 Referee: Ruddy Buquet (France) |
11 October 2014 UEFA Euro 2016 Q. | Albania | 1–1 | Denmark | Elbasan, Albania |
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20:45 GMT +1 | Lenjani 38' | Report | Vibe 81' | Stadium: Elbasan Arena Attendance: 11,330 Referee: Viktor Kassai (Hungary) |
14 October 2014 UEFA Euro 2016 Q. | Serbia | 0 – 3 (awarded) |
Albania | Belgrade, Serbia |
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20:45 GMT +1 | Report | Stadium: Partizan Stadium Attendance: 25,200 Referee: Martin Atkinson (England) |
14 November 2014 Friendly | France | 1–1 | Albania | Rennes, France |
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20:45 GMT | Griezmann 73' | Report | Mavraj 40' | Stadium: Stade de la Route de Lorient Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Miroslav Zelinka (Czech Rep.) |
18 November 2014 Friendly | Italy | 1–0 | Albania | Genoa, Italy |
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20:45 GMT | Salihi (o.g.) | Report | Stadium: Luigi Ferraris Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Alexander Harkam (Austria) |