| Nickname(s) | Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks) Shqiponjat (The Eagles) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF) | |||
| Confederation | UEFA | |||
| Head coach | Andrea Tedesco | |||
| Captain | Gabriel Kulla | |||
| Most caps | Adi Kurti 16 | |||
| Top scorer | Gabriel Kulla 8 | |||
| Home stadium | Elbasan Arena Loro Boriçi Stadium | |||
| FIFA code | ALB | |||
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| First international | ||||
| Croatia 4–0 Albania (Vác, Hungary; 24 September 2001) | ||||
| Biggest win | ||||
| Liechtenstein 0–6 Albania (Tatabánya, Hungary; 23 October 2012) | ||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||
| Albania 0–7 Belarus (Riihimäki, Finland; 25 September 2008) | ||||
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship | ||||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2025) | |||
| Best result | TBD (2025) | |||
| FIFA U-17 World Cup | ||||
| Appearances | 0 | |||
| Best result | – | |||
The Albania national under-17 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as any other under-17 international football tournaments. It is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania.
Albania U17 has never qualified in an Under-17 major tournament, managing only "elite round" twice in 2012, 2014 managed by coach Džemal Mustedanagić in both cases and in 2023. Despite not Qualifying in the past Albania U17 will host the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, which will be held in Tirana- capital city of the country.
History
Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-16 tournament.
| UEFA European Under-17 Championship record | UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification record | Manager(s) | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
| 2002 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | Ilir Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2003 | did not qualify|colspan=8|did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2004 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2005 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | Spahiu | |||||||||
| 2006 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Ramadan Shehu | |||||||||
| 2007 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Shpëtim Duro | |||||||||
| 2008 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | Duro | |||||||||
| 2009 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | Ardian Mema | |||||||||
| 2010 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | Mema | |||||||||
| 2011 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Džemal Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2012 | did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2013 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2014 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2015 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2016 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2017 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2018 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| 2019 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | Mustedanagić | |||||||||
| |
Tournament was cancelled | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Elvin Beqiri | |||||||||
| |
Tournament was cancelled | Tournament was cancelled | Ervin Bulku | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Bulku | |||||||||
| 2023 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | Bulku | |||||||||
| 2024 | did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Ardi Behari | |||||||||
| 2025 | Qualified as hosts | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | Andrea Tedesco | |||||||||
| 2026 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 81 | 13 | 15 | 53 | 71 | 185 | |||||||||||
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Recent results
| 18 April 2024 Friendly | Slovenia | 1–2 | Albania | Ajdovščina |
| Videnović 21' | Report | Kulla 41', 72' | Stadium: Ajdovščina Stadium |
| 22 May 2024 Friendly | Montenegro | 3–1 | Albania | Podgorica |
| 11:45 | Vukoje 14' Anđelić 77' Gjokaj 80' |
Report | Kulla 69' | Stadium: Podgorica City Stadium Referee: Miloš Bešović (Montenegro) |
| 24 May 2024 Friendly | Albania | 0–0 | Montenegro | Shkodër |
| 2:30 | Report | Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium |
| 17 June 2024 Friendly | Albania | 1–1 | Azerbaijan | Rrogozhinë |
| Gecaj 71' | Report | Qazibəyov 13' | Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
| 19 June 2024 Friendly | Albania | 4–1 | Azerbaijan | Rrogozhinë |
| Mihana 7', 27' Kulla 61', 77' |
Report | İbrahim 70' | Stadium: Egnatia Arena |
| 4 September 2024 Friendly | Albania | 3–1 | Luxembourg | Vorë |
| Gecaj 28' Kulla 45', 83' (pen.) |
Report | Duarte 65' | Stadium: Stadiumi Vora |
| 6 September 2024 Friendly | Albania | 0–3 | Luxembourg | Tirana |
| Report | Polfer 44', 51' Rodrigues 56' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 9 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Albania | 1–1 | Croatia | Tirana |
| Kulla 66' | Report | Kurti 28' (o.g.) | Stadium: Air Albania Stadium Referee: Zorbay Küçük (Türkiye) |
| 12 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Netherlands | 5–0 | Albania | Tirana |
| Wijks 11' Ünüvar 21' Ouarghi 59' Nash 81' Beerens 84' |
Report | Stadium: Air Albania Stadium Referee: Lukasz Kuzma (Poland) |
| 15 October 2024 2025 UEFA Q | Faroe Islands | 0–1 | Albania | Rrogozhinë |
| Report | Kulla 57' | Stadium: Egnatia Arena Referee: Matthew MacDermid (Scotland) |
| 15 November 2024 Friendly | Albania | 3–2 | Poland | Tirana |
| Kulla 53', 66' Vogli 79' |
Report | Kaczowka 44', 55' | Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 18 November 2024 Friendly | Albania | 0–4 | Poland | Tirana |
| Report | Kaczowka 55' Śledziński 78', 90' Falkiewicz 87' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the friendly matches.
- Match dates: 15–18 November 2024
- Opposition: Poland
- Caps and goals correct as of: 15 October 2024, after the match against Faroe Islands
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Raffaele Huli | 30 July 2008 | 3 | 0 | Juventus U17 | |
| GK | Erno Mustafa | 23 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | Partizani U17 | |
| DF | Kris Gecaj | 14 November 2008 | 17 | 3 | Juventus U17 | |
| DF | Fabian Nuhaj | 6 April 2008 | 12 | 0 | Olympiacos U17 | |
| DF | Darli Kurti | 20 September 2008 | 10 | 0 | Genoa U17 | |
| DF | Lukas Çekrezi | 5 March 2008 | 9 | 0 | Torino U17 | |
| DF | Hassan Haradini | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Schalke U17 | |
| DF | Robin Balla | 20 May 2009 | 1 | 0 | Triumph U17 | |
| DF | Dijar Ferati | 24 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Utsiktens | |
| MF | Rikardo Sheji | 5 March 2008 | 9 | 0 | Torino U17 | |
| MF | Serxho Vogli | 21 March 2008 | 8 | 0 | Akademia U17 | |
| MF | Ernesto Marqeshi | 7 January 2008 | 7 | 0 | Tirana U17 | |
| MF | Andreas Llana | 26 January 2008 | 7 | 0 | Olympiacos U17 | |
| MF | Alen Vukaj | 22 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Inter U17 | |
| MF | Enis Rexhepi | 12 March 2008 | 2 | 0 | Stuttgart U17 | |
| MF | Evangelos Gjoka | 26 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | PAOK U17 | |
| MF | Alesio Marku | 9 February 2008 | 0 | 0 | Dinamo City U17 | |
| FW | Emiljano Mihana | 18 March 2008 | 11 | 2 | Tirana | |
| FW | Gabriel Kulla | 20 February 2008 | 10 | 9 | Sassuolo U17 | |
| FW | Flavio Shkëmbi | 17 September 2008 | 6 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | |
| FW | Arman Durmishi | 25 June 2008 | 0 | 0 | Juventus U17 | |
| FW | Dajan Durmishi | 25 June 2008 | 0 | 0 | Juventus U17 | |
| FW | Gisel Lleshaj | 24 April 2008 | 0 | 0 | Sant Andreu U17 | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up last 12 months and are still eligible to represent the under-17 side:
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Daniel Culi | 24 October 2008 | 5 | 0 | Ternana U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| GK | Klevi Hasa | 22 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| GK | Alain Taho | 30 April 2007 | 3 | 0 | Inter U20 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023U19 |
| GK | Darius Zadeja | 7 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Spasian Nasto | 4 June 2008 | 5 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| DF | Kristian Agolli | 8 August 2008 | 0 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| DF | Henri Sinani | 24 September 2008 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| DF | Elio Gjoshi | 1 July 2008 | 1 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Luxembourg, 6 September 2024 |
| DF | Dion Vata | 25 February 2009 | 0 | 0 | Partizani U17 | v. Luxembourg, 6 September 2024 |
| DF | Alerio Kola | 4 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Shënkolli U17 | v. Azerbaijan, 19 June 2024 |
| DF | Kleo Lika | 2 August 2008 | 1 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Azerbaijan, 19 June 2024 |
| DF | Frensi Mali | 29 April 2009 | 2 | 0 | Tomori U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| DF | Rikardo Smajlaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Empoli U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| DF | Endri Agolli | 27 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Agon Bajrami | 8 February 2008 | 1 | 0 | Düsseldorf U17 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Milan Kovaçi | 17 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Peterborough U17 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Matia Koçi | 20 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Novara U17 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| DF | Davide Avdullari | 13 January 2007 | 14 | 0 | Hellas U18 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Renato Halili | 25 October 2007 | 12 | 2 | Südtirol U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Kleo Shpuza | 7 January 2007 | 9 | 0 | Udinese U20 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023U19 |
| DF | Enea Elmazi | 12 May 2007 | 6 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Samuele Sina | 14 February 2007 | 4 | 0 | Feralpisalò U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| DF | Rinaldo Nela | 20 January 2007 | 2 | 0 | Partizani U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Arian Gavelli | 30 May 2008 | 5 | 0 | L'Hospitalet U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| MF | Alex Ramku | 20 May 2008 | 4 | 0 | Udinese U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| MF | Amer Kthupi | 16 March 2008 | 3 | 0 | Vllaznia U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| MF | Leo Begolli | 15 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Azerbaijan, 19 June 2024 |
| MF | Othonas Karo | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | PAOK U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| MF | Ardit Muldakaj | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Bochum U17 | v. Slovenia, 18 April 2024 |
| MF | Matteo Dashi | 22 January 2007 | 10 | 0 | Crystal Palace U18 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Eraldo Karaj | 17 February 2007 | 9 | 0 | Darmstadt U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Jetmir Laze | 22 July 2007 | 7 | 0 | Skënderbeu U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| MF | Mattia Huqi | 21 June 2007 | 4 | 0 | Empoli U20 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Serxho Prendi | 29 March 2008 | 1 | 0 | Shkodra U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| FW | Mateo Deda | 7 December 2008 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U17 | v. Faroe Islands, 15 October 2024 |
| FW | Leon Myrtaj | 24 March 2008 | 2 | 0 | Tottenham U18 | v. Luxembourg, 6 September 2024 |
| FW | Aurel Prendi | 1 January 2008 | 1 | 0 | Bashkimi | v. Azerbaijan, 19 June 2024 |
| FW | Jordan Luma Kinnavong | 10 January 2008 | 3 | 0 | Köln U17 | v. Montenegro, 24 May 2024 |
| FW | Tedi Malaj | 2 July 2007 | 12 | 1 | Partizani | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Oresti Rifa | 8 February 2007 | 10 | 3 | Partizani | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Matias Gici | 18 May 2007 | 10 | 7 | Venezia U19 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Xheto Joi Nuredini | 5 August 2007 | 7 | 3 | Genoa U20 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023U19 |
| FW | Briajan Gjyla | 26 July 2007 | 6 | 0 | Feralpisalò | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
| FW | Gabrian Cani | 5 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Vllaznia U17 | v. Montenegro, 21 November 2023 |
- Notes
- U19 = Was called up from national under-19 squad.
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Andrea Tedesco |
| Assistant Coach | Fatjon Muhameti |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Florian Ristani |
| Team doctor | Theodhor Mile |
| Physiotherapists | Roxhens Tomorri |
| Athletic preparator | Lorin Xhaferaj |
| Videoanalystic | Luis Hysaj |
| Team manager | David Grudaj |
See also
- 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-16 football team
- Albania national under-15 football team
- Albania national football team results
- Albania national youth football team
- Albanian Superliga
- Football in Albania
- List of Albania international footballers
- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
References
- ^ "Adi Kurti". BeSoccer.
- ^ "Gabriel Kulla". BeSoccer.
- ^ https://shqiptarja.com/lajm/kampionati-europian-u17-do-te-mbahet-ne-tirane-rama-gjera-te-paimagjinueshme-vite-me-pare
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2002 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2003 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2003 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2004 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2005 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2006 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2007 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2008 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2009 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "U-17 Euro Qualification 2010 table". BeSoccer. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Dy miqësoret ndaj Polonisë/ Trajneri Andrea Tedesco fton 23 lojtarë, grumbullimi nis të hënën" (in Albanian). Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit. 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Kombëtarja U-17". FSHF.org. Retrieved 28 March 2023.