Kosovo national football team profile,squad, fixtures, results, standings, stats and latest news
The Kosovo National football team is nicknamed the Dardanët (Dardanians), reflecting Kosovo’s ancient cultural heritage. Home matches are played at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. Kosovo joined both UEFA and FIFA in 2016, marking a major milestone in its football history.
The Kosovo National Football Team represents Kosovo in men’s international football. It is governed by the Football Federation of Kosovo, the official body responsible for football in the country. The team competes under the global jurisdiction of FIFA and the continental authority of UEFA.
Kosovo’s Latest match results, fixtures, standings and stats are in this article.
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Kosovo National Football Team profile overview
| Team Name | Kosovo National Football Team |
| Nickname | Dardanët (Dardanians) |
| Association | Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) |
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| Head Coach | Franco Foda |
| Captain | Amir Rrahmani |
| Most Caps | Mërgim Vojvoda (69) |
| Top Scorer | Vedat Muriqi (32) |
| Home Stadium | Fadil Vokrri Stadium |
| FIFA Code | KOS |
| Current FIFA Ranking | 84 (↑ +7, as of 17 October 2025) |
| Highest FIFA Ranking | 84 (October 2025) |
| Lowest FIFA Ranking | 190 (July–August 2016) |
Kosovo Squad for the 2025–2026 season
| # | Player | Position | Age | Club | Market Value |
| 1 | Arijanet Murić | Goalkeeper | 26 | US Sassuolo | €7.50m |
| 16 | Amir Saipi | Goalkeeper | 25 | FC Lugano | €2.00m |
| 12 | Visar Bekaj | Goalkeeper | 28 | Hatayspor | €450k |
| — | Albian Hajdari | Centre-Back | 22 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €12.00m |
| 5 | Lumbardh Dellova | Centre-Back | 26 | CSKA Sofia | €1.00m |
| 3 | Fidan Aliti | Centre-Back | 32 | Alanyaspor | €900k |
| 4 | Ilir Krasniqi | Centre-Back | 25 | Kolos Kovalivka | €700k |
| 6 | Kreshnik Hajrizi | Centre-Back | 26 | FC Sion | €600k |
| 3 | Leard Sadriu | Centre-Back | 24 | ACSC FC Argeș | €500k |
| — | Ron Raci | Centre-Back | 23 | HNK Hajduk Split | €325k |
| 2 | Dion Gallapeni | Left-Back | 20 | Widzew Łódź | €1.00m |
| 15 | Mërgim Vojvoda | Right-Back | 30 | Como 1907 | €3.00m |
| 10 | Leon Avdullahu | Defensive Midfield | 21 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €12.00m |
| 20 | Veldin Hodza | Defensive Midfield | 23 | Rubin Kazan | €3.50m |
| 19 | Lindon Emërllahu | Defensive Midfield | 22 | CFR Cluj | €1.30m |
| 6 | Elvis Rexhbecaj | Central Midfield | 28 | FC Augsburg | €3.50m |
| 14 | Valon Berisha | Left Midfield | 32 | LASK | €800k |
| 8 | Florent Muslija | Attacking Midfield | 27 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | €1.80m |
| 22 | Muharrem Jashari | Attacking Midfield | 27 | LNZ Cherkasy | €900k |
| 21 | Meriton Korenica | Left Winger | 28 | CFR Cluj | €2.30m |
| 17 | Ermal Krasniqi | Left Winger | 27 | Legia Warszawa | €1.50m |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrova | Right Winger | 26 | Juventus FC | €25.00m |
| 7 | Milot Rashica | Right Winger | 29 | Beşiktaş JK | €5.00m |
| — | Florian Haxha | Right Winger | 23 | Motor Lublin | €250k |
| 11 | Fisnik Asllani | Centre-Forward | 23 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | €18.00m |
| 9 | Albion Rrahmani | Centre-Forward | 25 | AC Sparta Prague | €8.00m |
| 18 | Vedat Muriqi | Centre-Forward | 31 | RCD Mallorca | €5.00m |
Kosovo National Team coaching staff
| Position | Name |
| Head Coach | Germany – Franco Foda |
| Assistant Coach(es) | Austria – Robert Ibertsberger |
| Germany – Thomas Kristl | |
| Kosovo – Atdhe Nuhiu | |
| Athletic Coach | Morocco – Yassir Laqrachli |
| Fitness & Conditioning Coach | Kosovo – Ardian Sallahu |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Kosovo – Ahmet Beselica |
| Team Manager | Kosovo – Bajram Shala |
| Sports Director | Kosovo – Muharrem Sahiti |
| Kosovo – Samir Ujkani |
Kosovo National Team standings in World Cup Qualifiers
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | +9 |
| 2 | 🇽🇰 Kosovo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 3 | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 4 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
Recent Kosovo match results
| Date | Competition | Match | Result | Score | Outcome |
| 13 Oct 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Sweden vs Kosovo | 0–1 | 🟩 W | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Kosovo vs Slovenia | 0–0 | 🟨 D | |
| 08 Sep 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Kosovo vs Sweden | 2–0 | 🟩 W | |
| 05 Sep 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Switzerland vs Kosovo | 4–0 | 🟥 L | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Friendly International | Kosovo vs Comoros | 4–2 | 🟩 W | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Friendly International | Kosovo vs Armenia | 5–2 | 🟩 W | |
| 23 Mar 2025 | UEFA Nations League – League B/C (Relegation) | Iceland vs Kosovo | 1–3 | 🟩 W | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | UEFA Nations League – League B/C (Relegation) | Kosovo vs Iceland | 2–1 | 🟩 W |
Upcoming Kosovo National Team fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Result | Score | Outcome |
| 15 Nov 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Slovenia vs Kosovo | – | – | – |
| 18 Nov 2025 | World Cup – Qualification | Kosovo vs Switzerland | – | – | – |
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Kosovo National Team performance and player statistics
Team stats 2025
| Statistic | Total | Average Per Match |
| Matches Played | 10 | — |
| Goals Scored | 18 | 1.8 |
| Goals Conceded | 13 | 1.3 |
| Match Goals Average | — | 3.1 |
| Clean Sheets | 4 | — |
| Failed to Score | 3 | — |
| Possession Average | — | 47% |
| Shots Taken | — | 13.8 |
Most appearances
| Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Position | Career |
| 1 | Mërgim Vojvoda | 69 | 3 | DF | 2017–present |
| 2 | Amir Rrahmani | 65 | 7 | DF | 2014–present |
| 4 | Vedat Muriqi | 64 | 32 | FW | 2016–present |
| 5 | Milot Rashica | 62 | 12 | FW | 2016–present |
| 5 | Fidan Aliti | 62 | 1 | DF | 2017–present |
| 6 | Valon Berisha | 51 | 4 | MF | 2016–present |
| 7 | Arijanet Murić | 47 | 0 | GK | 2018–present |
| 8 | Edon Zhegrova | 44 | 5 | MF | 2018–present |
| 10 | Bersant Celina | 38 | 2 | MF | 2014–present |
| 10 | Florent Hadergjonaj | 38 | 1 | DF | 2019–present |
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
| 1 | Vedat Muriqi | 32 | 64 | 0.50 | 2016–present |
| 2 | Milot Rashica | 12 | 62 | 0.19 | 2016–present |
| 3 | Arbër Zeneli | 9 | 33 | 0.27 | 2016–present |
| 4 | Amir Rrahmani | 7 | 65 | 0.11 | 2014–present |
| 5 | Albion Rrahmani | 6 | 19 | 0.32 | 2023–present |
| 6 | Elbasan Rashani | 5 | 29 | 0.17 | 2016–2024 |
| 6 | Edon Zhegrova | 5 | 44 | 0.11 | 2018–present |
| 8 | Benjamin Kololli | 4 | 24 | 0.17 | 2016–2022 |
| 8 | Valon Berisha | 4 | 51 | 0.08 | 2016–present |
| 10 | Albert Bunjaku | 3 | 6 | 0.50 | 2014–2016 |
| 10 | Lumbardh Dellova | 3 | 18 | 0.17 | 2022–present |
| 10 | Atdhe Nuhiu | 3 | 19 | 0.16 | 2017–2020 |
| 10 | Besar Halimi | 3 | 34 | 0.09 | 2015–2021 |
| 10 | Mërgim Vojvoda | 3 | 69 | 0.04 | 2017–present |
Honours, titles & achievements
- Unofficial Football World Championships
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FAQs about Kosovo national football team
Who is the best Kosovo soccer player?
The top-rated players from Kosovo are Amir Rrahmani, Erëleta Memeti, and Edon Zhegrova.
Is Kosovo recognised by FIFA?
Yes, Kosovo is recognized by FIFA. It became a member on May 13, 2016. This was three months after Gianni Infantino was elected FIFA President.
Who was the Kosovo player who played for Man City?
The main Kosovo player to have represented Manchester City is Bersant Celina. He is a midfielder who spent several years with the club.
Is Kosovo in the UEFA?
Yes, Kosovo is a member of UEFA. It was officially accepted on May 3, 2016, after members voted 28–24 in favor of its admission during the UEFA Ordinary Congress.
Conclusion
Kosovo National team achieved its greatest success by advancing to League B of the UEFA Nations League for the first time. The team’s progress shows a steady growth since joining world and European football organizations. With committed players and growing experience, Kosovo is becoming more successful in international football.
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