Albania national under-15 football team
| Shirt badge/Association crest | |
| Nickname(s) | Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks) Shqiponjat (The Eagles) |
|---|---|
| Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit – FSHF (Albanian Football Association ) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Head coach | Armand Dama |
| Captain | Endri Çelaj |
| Most caps | Jurgen Vatnikaj |
| Top scorer | Endri Çelaj (5) |
| Home stadium | Elbasan Arena Loro Boriçi Stadium |
| FIFA code | ALB |
| First international | |
| Albania 2–0 Liechtenstein (venue unknown; 17 October 2009) | |
| Biggest win | |
| Albania 2–0 Liechtenstein (venue unknown; 17 October 2009) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Albania 1–2 Montenegro (USB Arena, Nyon; 19 October 2009) | |
The Albania national under-15 football team is the national under-15 football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania and was founded in 2009.
History
[edit ]The Albania under-15 were founded in 2009 for participating in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (Football) and the head coach was appointed Sulejman Demollari, former and last native coach of Albania senior side until 2002.[1] Albania under-15 played their first match against Liechtenstein in the semi-final qualification round on 17 October 2009 winning 2–0 with goals scored by Jurgen Vatnikaj and Enes Hoxha.[2] Albania under-15 advanced to the final where they faced Montenegro on 19 October 2009. However, they lost 1–2, missing their participation in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics finals.[3]
2010 Summer Youth Olympics (Football) qualification round
[edit ]Squad
[edit ]COACH: Albania Sulejman Demollari
The following players participated in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (Football) qualification round.[3] [2] [4]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Aldo Teqja | (1995年05月04日)4 May 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Dinamo Tirana |
| 12 | 1GK | Arlindo Pllumbi | (1995年04月16日)16 April 1995 (aged 14) | 0 | 0 | Albania Teuta Durrës |
| 2DF | Erion Hoxhallari | (1995年10月15日)15 October 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Tirana | |
| 2DF | Kristi Marku | (1995年04月13日)13 April 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Teuta Durrës | |
| 2DF | Adelaid Thaci | (1995年01月27日)27 January 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Shkëndija Tiranë | |
| 2DF | Klaudio Çema | (1995年04月22日)22 April 1995 (aged 14) | 0 | 0 | Albania Partizani Tirana | |
| 6 | 3MF | Enes Hoxha | (1995年02月26日)26 February 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 1 | Italy Udinese |
| 3MF | Stelios Nitsios | (2002年01月25日)25 January 2002 (aged 7) | 2 | 0 | Greece Agrotikos Asteras | |
| 3MF | Mikelanxhelo Bardhi | (1995年01月08日)8 January 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Iliria | |
| 3MF | Klodian Nuri | (1995年07月23日)23 July 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Shkëndija Tiranë | |
| 3MF | Frenki Milori | (1995年10月06日)6 October 1995 (aged 14) | 1 | 0 | Albania Olimpic | |
| 3MF | Uliks Tirana | (1995年12月21日)21 December 1995 (aged 13) | 1 | 0 | Albania Shkëndija Tiranë | |
| 3MF | Senad Sallaku | (1995年10月08日)8 October 1995 (aged 14) | 0 | 0 | Albania Partizani Tirana | |
| 3MF | Xhuljo Tabaku | (1995年06月03日)3 June 1995 (aged 14) | 0 | 0 | Albania Olimpic | |
| 8 | 4FW | Jurgen Vatnikaj | (1995年08月08日)8 August 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 1 | Albania Partizani Tirana |
| 4FW | Franc Ymeralilaj | (1995年01月14日)14 January 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 1 | Greece Rodos | |
| 4FW | Aleksandro Cakalli | (1995年08月27日)27 August 1995 (aged 14) | 2 | 0 | Albania Olimpic | |
| 4FW | Arlind Kalaja | (1995年12月27日)27 December 1995 (aged 13) | 1 | 0 | Albania Vllaznia Shkodër | |
| 4FW | Leonard Culi | (1995年03月04日)4 March 1995 (aged 14) | 1 | 0 | Albania Tirana | |
Refoundation
[edit ]On 25 July 2016 the Albanian Football Association announced to have planned a "reborn" of the Albania under-15 starting with several selection in August, principally for youth talents in Italy on 11 & 12 August and in Greece on 13 August.[5] On 28 September 2016 Albania U-15 had a gathering in the national team training center Kamëz, Tirana, Albania for two days. Alessandro Recenti coach, had accumulated nearly 35 players who were selected from collections made in Greece and Albania.[6] Following the departure of Alessandro Recenti, on 27 January 2017 Albanian Football Association appointed Eqerem Memushi as the under-15 head coach to take the vacant place.[7] Following a 3-months selection in some zones around Albania, on 28 April 2017 an under-15 squad was contoured with 20 players which participated in a 5 days gathering between 9–13 May 2017.[8] A week after, the under-15 team started another gathering in Durrës, Albania between dates 17–19 May 2017 with a squad which contained 21 players.[9] They made their first gathering to play their first matches since refoundation in September 2017 for the double friendly matches against Montenegro U15 on 28 & 30 September 2017.[10] They lost the first match at Reshit Rusi Stadium, Shkodër, Albania 0–4.[11]
Results and fixtures
[edit ]2017
[edit ]Players
[edit ]Current squad
[edit ]COACH: Albania Eqerem Memushi
The following players were called up for the double friendly matches against Montenegro U15 on 28 & 30 September 2017.[10]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GK | Berdan Qikaleshi | (2003年02月19日) 19 February 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania Akademia e Futbollit | |
| 1GK | Redon Gega | (2003年06月15日) 15 June 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Pepa | |
| 2DF | Julian Sinaj | (2003年03月22日) 22 March 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania Flamurtari Vlorë | |
| 2DF | Endri Xhafa | (2003年05月02日) 2 May 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Akademia e Futbollit | |
| 2DF | Ramazan Alla | (2003年07月26日) 26 July 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Tirana | |
| 2DF | Frenki Shahaj | (2003年03月09日) 9 March 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania A.F Dinamo | |
| 2DF | Arber Pengu | (2003年05月16日) 16 May 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Albania Pogradeci | |
| 2DF | Elsamed Burgaj | (2003年09月06日) 6 September 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Lapraka | |
| 2DF | Admir Murati | (2003年09月16日) 16 September 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Internacional Tirana | |
| 3MF | Brajan Katroshi | (2003年01月04日) 4 January 2003 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | Albania Partizani Tirana | |
| 3MF | Albi Shpuza | (2003年02月12日) 12 February 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania Vllaznia Shkodër | |
| 3MF | Frenki Koduzi | (2003年03月31日) 31 March 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Internacional Tirana | |
| 3MF | Renato Toska | (2003年06月01日) 1 June 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Albania Fieri | |
| 3MF | Andrea Lila | (2003年08月14日) 14 August 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 1 | Albania Besa Kavajë | |
| 3MF | Henri Xhixha | (2003年02月16日) 16 February 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania A.F Dinamo | |
| 3MF | Eugen Sula | (2003年06月23日) 23 June 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Albania A.F Dinamo | |
| 3MF | Ersiad Matmuja | (2003年01月09日) 9 January 2003 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | Albania A.F Dinamo | |
| 3MF | Ardian Muriqi | (2003年02月11日) 11 February 2003 (age 22) | 1 | 1 | Kosovo Besa Pejë | |
| 4FW | Alvi Mezani | (2003年01月06日) 6 January 2003 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Albania Apolonia Fier | |
| 4FW | Endri Qehaja | (2003年01月26日) 26 January 2003 (age 22) | 1 | 0 | Albania Teuta Durrës | |
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| 4FW | Endri Çelaj | (2004年01月23日) 23 January 2004 (age 21) | 3 | 5 | France Paris Saint Germain | |
| 4FW | Nazmi Canga | (2005年07月23日) 23 July 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 1 | Greece Pylaia | |
Recent call-ups
[edit ]The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Mario Mara | (2002年01月29日) 29 January 2002 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Albania Internacional Tirana | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| DF | Erjon Qyra | (2003年04月18日) 18 April 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Skënderbeu Korçë | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| DF | Luis Lera | (2003年06月16日) 16 June 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Shkodra | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| DF | Ensi Shyli | (2003年07月23日) 23 July 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Gramshi | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| MF | Gjergji Kote | (2004年08月20日) 20 August 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Albania Skënderbeu Korçë | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| FW | Kevin Hysolli | (2003年06月04日) 4 June 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Albania Skënderbeu Korçë | Gathering in Durrës, Albania, 19 May 2017 |
| FW | Nino Dhrami | 0 | 0 | Albania | Gathering, 13 May 2017 | |
Coaching staff
[edit ]Current coaching staff:[12]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Albania Eqerem Memushaj |
| Assistant coach | Albania Ardi Bozhani |
| Goalkeeping coach | Albania Adrian Balla |
| Team doctor | Albania Besmir Bulku |
| Physiotherapists | Albania Mishel Topalli |
Competitive record
[edit ]Youth Olympic Games
[edit ]| Youth Olympic Games | Qualification | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA |
| 2010 | did not qualify | Qualifying stage 2/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| Total: 0/1 | Best:- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
See also
[edit ]- Albania national football team
- Albania national under-23 football team
- Albania national under-21 football team
- Albania national under-20 football team
- Albania national under-19 football team
- Albania national under-18 football team
- Albania national under-17 football team
- Albania national under-16 football team
- Albania national youth football team
- Albania national football team results
- Albanian Superliga
- Football in Albania
- List of Albania international footballers
References
[edit ]- ^ FSHF krijon kombetaren U15 - Lajme Archived 2016年08月19日 at the Wayback Machine Top Channel
- ^ a b U-15 / Shqiperi-Lihtenshtein 2-0 albaniasoccer.com
- ^ a b U-15 / Shqiperi - Mali i Zi 1-2 albaniasoccer.com
- ^ Lajme: Kombetarja U-15 ne Zvicer per Lojrat Olimpike FutbolliShqiptar.net
- ^ Itali dhe Greqi, gati seleksionimet për U-15 Archived 2016年07月28日 at the Wayback Machine FSHF.org
- ^ U-15 national team, gathering in Kamëz Archived 2016年10月24日 at the Wayback Machine FSHF.org
- ^ FSHF EMERON TRAJNERIN E KOMBETARES U-15 Archived 2017年02月18日 at the Wayback Machine FSHF.org
- ^ Konturohet Kombëtarja U-15, ja lojtarët! Archived 2017年12月05日 at the Wayback Machine FSHF.org
- ^ KOMBËTARJA U-15, TRAJNERI MEMUSHAJ NIS GRUMBULLIMIN Archived 2017年12月05日 at the Wayback Machine FSHF.org
- ^ a b "KOMBËTARJA U-15 NIS GRUMBULLIMIN, TRAJNERI MEMUSHAJ: KAMPIONATI, NJË FURNIZUES I MIRË" [NATIONAL U-15 TEAM BEGINS THE GATHERING, COACH MEMUSHAJ: THE NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP, A GOOD SUPPLIER] (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 25 September 2018. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "U15 humbet në miqësoren e luajtur në Shkodër ndaj Malit të Zi" [U15 lost in the friendly match played in Shkodër against Montenegro] (in Albanian). FSHF.org. 28 September 2017. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ Kombëtarja U-15 (Albania national under-15 team) FSHF.org