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Albania is the men's national football team, currently ranked #66 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Tiranë (Tirana), playing their home matches at Arena Kombëtare. Follow Albania on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Kristjan Asllani has been the standout performer for Albania in league play this season with a rating of 8.27. Elseid Hysaj and Rey Manaj have also impressed with ratings of 7.83 and 7.49 respectively.

Kristjan Asllani leads Albania's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Rey Manaj has contributed 2, while Anis Mehmeti has added 1.

Kristjan Asllani is the chief creator for Albania in league play with 1 assist this season. Elseid Hysaj and Rey Manaj have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.

Albania have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-1 loss to Luxembourg. In the UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1, they faced a 2-0 win against Belarus, a 3-0 win against San Marino, a 1-2 loss to Finland, and a 2-1 win against San Marino.

Recent results for Albania:

• 6 Juni 2026: Friendlies - 0-1 loss vs Luxembourg
• 26 September 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - 2-0 win vs Belarus
• 29 September 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - 3-0 win at San Marino
• 3 Oktober 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - 1-2 loss at Finland
• 6 Oktober 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - 2-1 win vs San Marino

Upcoming fixtures for Albania:

• 12 November 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - vs Finland
• 15 November 2026: UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1 - at Belarus

Albania currently sits in 1st place in the UEFA Nations League C (Grp. 1) with 9 points from 4 matches (3W 0D 1L).

Albania's squad consists of 36 players. Goalkeepers: Etrit Berisha (Häcken), Simon Simoni (Luzern), Alain Taho (Inter Primavera), Alen Sherri (Cagliari), Mario Dajsinani (Egnatia). Defenders: Klisman Cake (FK Akhmat), Samuele Sina (Union Brescia), Mario Mitaj (Genoa), Elseid Hysaj (Albania), Arlind Ajeti (Bodrum FK), Berat Djimsiti (Al Diriyah), Naser Aliji (FC Dinamo City), Marash Kumbulla (Rayo Vallecano), Ardian Ismajli (Torino), Stavros Pilios (AEK Athens), Bujar Pllana (Grasshopper). Midfielders: Feta Fetai (NK Lokomotiva), Klevi Qefalija (FC Dinamo City), Luis Hasa (Frosinone), Adrion Pajaziti (Hajduk Split), Kristjan Asllani (Al-Jazira), Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town), Ernest Muçi (Trabzonspor), Qazim Laçi (Rizespor), Juljan Shehu (Widzew Łódź), Ylber Ramadani (Çorum FK). Forwards: Sabah Kerjota (Heart of Midlothian), Rey Manaj (Sivasspor), Armando Broja (Burnley), Nedim Bajrami (Al-Taawoun), Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC), Cristian Shpendi (Cesena), Taulant Seferi (Kayserispor), Mirlind Daku (Spartak Moscow), Arbër Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb), Nazmi Gripshi (Rubin Kazan).

Rolando Maran is the current head coach of Albania. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 6 matches, averaging 1.50 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Sylvinho managed the club for 8 seasons, recording 15 wins from 34 matches (44% win rate). Edoardo Reja managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 14 wins from 38 matches (37% win rate). Other former coaches include Christian Panucci, Ervin Bulku, and Giovanni De Biasi.

Albania plays their home matches at Arena Kombëtare in Tiranë (Tirana), which has a capacity of 22,000.

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