Albania national football team records and statistics explained

The following is a list of the Albania national football team's competitive records and statistics.The page is updated where necessary after each Albania match, and is correct as of 19 November 2024.

Honours and achievements

Major

Regional

Minor

Individual records

Appearances

Most appearances

See main article: List of Albania international footballers.

As of 19 November 2024, the players with the most caps for Albania[1] are:

NameNational team careerCapsGoalsHonours and achievements
931UEFA Euro 2016 squad
2013–892UEFA Euro 2016 squad
UEFA Euro 2024 squad
2012– 810UEFA Euro 2016 squad
UEFA Euro 2024 squad
1998–2011793
2001–2011776
1996–20137518
=2000–20117513 2000 Rothmans [2]
1990–2005730
=2005–2017733UEFA Euro 2016 squad
2011–2022715UEFA Euro 2016 squad
Key
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scope=col=Player is tied for the number of caps
Longest Albania career span
  • Orges Shehi, 19 years, 5 September 1998 – 5 September 2017
    Longest Albania career length
  • Erjon Bogdani, 16 years 11 months 2 days, 24 April 1996 – 26 March 2013[3]
    Most consecutive Albania's matches played
  • Etrit Berisha, 40 (16 October 2012 – 12 November 2016)
    Most consecutive Albania's matches played by an outflied player
  • Ervin Skela, 26 (11 October 2003 – 11 October 2006)
  • Nedim Bajrami, 24 (5 September 2021 –)
    Most consecutive Albania's matches played in the 20th century
  • Mirel Josa, 19 (17 October 1984 – 8 March 1989)
    Youngest player
  • Ramën Çepele, 17 years 7 months 21 days, 11 November 2020, 0–2 vs. Kosovo
    Oldest player
  • Foto Strakosha, 39 years 10 months 17 days, 9 February 2005, 0–2 vs. Ukraine[4]
    Most appearances in competitive matches (World Cup, European Championships, Nations League and qualifiers)
  • Elseid Hysaj (2013–2024), 60
    Most appearances at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers
  • Ervin Skela & Lorik Cana, both 28[5]
    Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship
  • Elseid Hysaj & Arlind Ajeti, 5 each[6]
    Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Foto Strakosha & Altin Lala, both 29[7]
    Most appearances at the UEFA European Championship and UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Lorik Cana, 29
    Most European Championships part of the squad
  • Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Etrit Berisha, Amir Abrashi & Naser Aliji, all 2 (2016 & 2024)[6]
    Most minutes played in European Championship matches
  • Elseid Hysaj 450 minutes[8] [6]
    Most UEFA European Championships played in
  • Elseid Hysaj & Arlind Ajeti, 2[8] [6]
    Most appearances as a substitute at the UEFA European Championship
  • Arbër Hoxha 3
    Most UEFA European Championships matches won
  • 14 players, all 1
    Oldest player to feature at a UEFA European Championship match
  • Orges Shehi, 38 years 8 month 24 days, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania[6]
    Oldest player to play at the UEFA European Championship
  • Klaus Gjasula, 34 years, 6 months and 5 days, 19 June 2024, 2–2 vs. Croatia[6]
    Youngest player to feature at the UEFA European Championship
  • Medon Berisha, 20 years 238 days, 15 June 2024, 1–2 vs. Italy
    Most selections without playing at the European Championship finals
  • Naser Aliji, 2, 2016 & 2024
    Diverse players with most appearances to not have played in a major tournament
  • Altin Lala 79 (1998–2011). Played 51 qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup qualification and UEFA European Championship qualifying but never qualified for a major tournament final stages.
  • Ervin Bulku 56 (2002–2014). Participated in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying only in one match but without playing, and wasn't invited in the Final stages squad.
  • Hamdi Salihi 50 (2006–2015). Played in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying only once, wasn't invited in the Final stages squad.
  • Jahmir Hyka 47 (2007–2018). Played 38 games before the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign start, wasn't never invited to participate in any match neither wasn't invited in the Final stages squad. Then he was returned to the national team to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification but without advancing to the final stages.
  • Myrto Uzuni 38 (2018–2024). Participated and played in the whole UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, wasn't invited in the Final stages squad. Was capped then again after the Euro 2024.
  • Naser Aliji, 14, Was selected in the squads for both UEFA Euro 2016 & UEFA Euro 2024 but did not played any minute.
    Most appearances in the UEFA Nations League
  • Elseid Hysaj, Thomas Strakosha & Ardian Ismajli 13[9]
    Most appearances at the Balkan Cup
  • Loro Boriçi, Muhamet Dibra, Aristidh Parapani, Vasif Biçaku & Sllave Llambi, all 10.
    Most Balkan Cup played in
  • Loro Boriçi, Muhamet Dibra, Aristidh Parapani, Vasif Biçaku, Sllave Llambi, Rexhep Spahiu, Bahri Kavaja, Giacomo Poselli, Bimo Fakja & Besim Fagu, all 3.
    Most appearances at the Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament
  • Rudi Vata 5.
    Most Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament played in
  • Rudi Vata, Arjan Beqaj & Armir Grimaj, all 2.
    Most appearances at the Summer Olympics qualifications
  • Panajot Pano 4.
    Most appearances as a substitute
  • Odise Roshi, 32
    Most appearances in a calendar year
  • 13 in 2024[10]Nedim Bajrami, Kristjan Asllani, Jasir Asani, Mario Mitaj, & Qazim Laçi
    Most consecutive years of appearances
  • Foto Strakosha, 16, 1990 to 2005 inclusive
    Most often teammates appearances
  • Etrit Berisha & Elseid Hysaj, 59 matches
  • Ervin Skela & Klodian Duro, 58 matches
    Pair of brothers playing in the same match
  • Migjen Basha and Vullnet Basha, 14 August 2013, 2–0 vs. Armenia
  • Haxhi Ballgjini and Shyqyri Ballgjini, 2 September 1981, 1–2 vs. Finland
    Oldest debutant
  • Orges Shehi, 33 years 1 month 28 days, 17 November 2010, 0–0 vs. Macedonia[11]
    Oldest competitive debutant
  • Daniel Xhafaj, 30 years 2 months 29 days, 6 June 2007, 0–3 vs. Luxembourg[11]
    Oldest competitive debutant reaching dozens of appearances
  • Klaus Gjasula, 29, 7 September 2019 – 19 June 2024, 29 years 8 months 24 days, 0–0 vs. France
    Oldest non-competitive debutant reaching dozens of appearances
  • Besnik Hasi, 43, 15 November 2000 – 7 February 2007, 28 years 10 months 21 days, 3–0 vs. Malta
    Most matches completed
  • Lorik Cana, 80, 2003–2016
    Most matches completed by a goalkeeper
  • Etrit Berisha, 71, 2012–2024
    Most matches as a starter
  • Lorik Cana, 88, 2003–2016
    Most matches as a starter by a goalkeeper
  • Etrit Berisha, 80, 2012–2024
    Most consecutive matches as a starter
  • Rudi Vata, 58, 1990–2001
    Players with all appearances as a starter (Top 10)
  • Arjan Xhumba, 48, 1989–2003.
  • Hysen Zmijani, 36, 1984–1995.
  • Artur Lekbello, 30, 1984–1995.
  • Panajot Pano, 28, 1963–1973
  • Muhedin Targaj, 22, 1980–1985.
  • Jasir Asani, 22, 2023–
  • Muhamet Dibra, 20, 1946–1953.
  • Rexhep Spahiu, 20, 1946–1952.
  • Ramazan Rragami, 20, 1965–1973
  • Sllave Llambi, 19, 1946–1950.
    Most appearances all as a starter by a goalkeeper
  • Players with all matches completed
  • Panajot Pano, 28, 1963–1973
  • Ramazan Rragami, 20, 1965–1973
  • Sllave Llambi, 19, 1946–1950.
  • Lin Shllaku, 15, 1963–1970
  • Sabah Bizi, 15, 1967–1976
  • Fatbardh Jera, 15, 1985–1990
  • Ali Mema, 14, 1963–1967
  • Zihni Gjinali, 12, 1948–1952
  • Fatmir Frashëri, 12, 1963–1965
  • Mihal Gjika, 12, 1971–1973
  • Fatbardh Deliallisi, 12, 1957–1965
  • Skënder Halili, 11, 1963–1965
  • Adnan Oçelli, 11, 1984–1993
  • Mikel Janku, 9, 1964–1967
  • Bujar Çani, 9, 1970–1972
  • Ferdinand Lleshi, 8, 1976–1981
  • Petro Ruçi, 7, 1982–1983
  • Kastriot Hysi, 7, 1980–1981
  • Bimo Fakja, 6, 1946–1948
  • Besim Boriçi, 6, 1949–1950
  • Refik Resmja, 6, 1952–1963
  • Astrit Ziu, 6, 1970–1972
    Most appearances against the same opponent
  • Foto Strakosha, 8 vs Greece[12]
  • Igli Tare, 7 vs Georgia[13]
    Most appearances without featuring in a competitive match
  • Orges Shehi, 8 (17 November 2010 – 29 March 2016)
    Fewest appearances in total, having played at the European Championship finals
  • Shkëlzen Gashi, 17 (14 August 2013 – 5 September 2016) – Was selected in the squad for the UEFA Euro 2016 finals and played once under coach Gianni De Biasi.
    Most appearances playing on a winning team
  • Elseid Hysaj, 35 (89 total appearances)
    Most appearances playing on a team that ended up taking a draw
  • Lorik Cana, 20 (93 total appearances)
  • Klodian Duro, 20 (77 total appearances)
  • Ansi Agolli, 20 (73 total appearances)
  • Armend Dallku, 20 (64 total appearances)
    Most appearances playing on a team that never took a draw
  • Mehmet Dragusha, 11 (2003–2005)
    Most appearances by a goalkeeper playing on a team that have scored and conceded the same number of goals
  • Arjan Beqaj, 47 goals (43 total appearances)
    Most appearances playing on a team that have the same number of win/loss and goals scored/conceded
  • Edmond Kapllani, 16 wins/loses & 47 goals (41 total appearances)
    Most appearances playing on a losing team
  • Foto Strakosha, 43 (73 total appearances)
    Most appearances by an outfield player playing on a losing team
  • Altin Lala, 41 (79 total appearances)
    Most appearances playing on a team with positive goals difference
  • Etrit Berisha, 81, +3, 90–87
    Most appearances by an outfield player playing on a team with positive win/loss difference
  • Andi Lila, 70, 26–25
    Highest positive difference win/loss by an outfield player playing on a team
  • Jahmir Hyka, 20–14 (47 total appearances)
    Highest positive goals difference by an outfield player playing on a team
  • Amir Abrashi, +11, 59–48, 51 total appearances
    Most appearances playing on only a winning team conceding no goal
  • Roland Zajmi, 4 (1995–2000)
    Most appearances without ever playing on a losing team
  • Arbnor Muja, 5 (2023–2024)
    Most appearances without ever playing on a winning team
  • Fatbardh Jera, 15 (1985–1990)
    Most appearances playing on only a losing team
  • Agim Bubeqi, 6 (1987–1989)
    Highest negative win/loss & goal difference by a player
  • Sulejman Demollari, 5–33, 27–93 (45 total appearances)
    Highest negative win/loss & goal difference by a player playing also in current millennium
  • Altin Rraklli, 12–38, 57–104 (63 total appearances)
    Appearances in three different decades
  • Blendi Nallbani, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
  • Arjan Xhumba, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
  • Erjon Bogdani, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
  • Altin Lala, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
  • Arjan Beqaj, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
    Most appearances as part of the same club
  • Altin Lala, 75, as part of Hannover 96
    Most appearances with only one club
  • Nevil Dede of Tirana & Taulant Xhaka of Basel, 31
    Most appearances at one main national stadium

    Erjon Bogdani 39 at Qemal Stafa Stadium

    Lorik Cana 37 at Qemal Stafa Stadium

    Etrit Berisha 13 at Elbasan Arena

    Bekim Balaj 13 at Elbasan Arena

    Odise Roshi 12 at Elbasan Arena

    Etrit Berisha 6 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Ledian Memushaj 6 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Ansi Agolli 5 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Taulant Xhaka 5 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Berat Djimsiti 5 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Mërgim Mavraj 5 at Loro Boriçi Stadium

    Myrto Uzuni 17 at Air Albania Stadium

    Ylber Ramadani 17 at Air Albania Stadium

    First appearance by a player who had never played for an Albanian club
  • Altin Lala of SC Borussia Fulda & Edvin Murati of Paris Saint-Germain, 6 February 1998, 1–1 vs. Malta
    Club providing the most players in a major tournament squad
  • Basel, 3, UEFA Euro 2016
    Club providing the most Albania internationals in total
  • Partizani Tirana 98[14] [15]
    Non-Albanian club providing the most Albania internationals in total
  • Lokomotiva Zagreb 7[16] [15]
    Most clubs represented by one player in an Albania career
  • Klodian Duro (25 April 2001 – 7 October 2011) & Ervin Skela (15 August 2000 – 6 September 2011), 10 each
    Most appearances by a player from the second division of a country
  • Altin Rraklli, 34, 9 September 1992 – 18 February 2004, as part of SC Freiburg in the 1992–93 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC, SpVgg Unterhaching, SSV Jahn Regensburg in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Ledian Memushaj, 29, 9 February 2011 – 28 March 2021 as part of Portogruaro, Carpi and Pescara in the Serie B
  • Odise Roshi, 28, 15 August 2012 – 16 November 2022 as part of FSV Frankfurt in the 2. Bundesliga, Boluspor and Sakaryaspor in the TFF 1. Lig
  • Edmond Kapllani, 27, 18 August 2004 – 8 June 2014, as part of Karlsruher SC, FC Augsburg, TuS Koblenz, SC Paderborn 07 & FSV Frankfurt in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Adrian Aliaj, 23, 20 August 2003 – 11 October 2006, as part of Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in the 2. Bundesliga, Brest in the 2005–06 Ligue 2, Solin in the 2006–07 Croatian Second Football League.
  • Ervin Skela, 23, 15 August 2000 – 12 October 2010, as part of Chemnitzer FC, SV Waldhof Mannheim, Eintracht Frankfurt & TuS Koblenz, all in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Frédéric Veseli, 22, 6 October 2017 – 27 September 2022 as part of Empoli, Salernitana and Benevento in the Serie B
  • Altin Lala, 21, 19 August 1998 – 17 April 2002, as part of Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Keidi Bare, 18, 7 September 2019 – 25 March 2024 as part of Málaga and Espanyol in the Segunda División
  • Klaus Gjasula, 18, 4 September 2020 – 27 March 2023 as part of Hamburger SV in the 2020–21 2. Bundesliga and SV Darmstadt 98 in the 2021–22 & 2022–23 2. Bundesliga
  • Qazim Laçi, 16, 7 September 2020 – 29 March 2022 as part of Ajaccio in the Ligue 2
  • Myrto Uzuni, 9, 24 September 2022 – 19 November 2024, as part of Granada in the Segunda División
    Most appearances by a player from the second division of Albania
  • Arjan Xhumba, 1, made on 29 January 1992, vs. Greece as part of Shqiponja Gjirokastër in the 1991–92 Kategoria e Dytë.
    Most appearances by a player from 3 different non-top divisions of a country
  • Florian Myrtaj, 25, 5 January 2002 – 1 March 2006 as part of Teramo in the Serie D, Cesena in the Serie C, Verona and Catanzaro in the Serie B
    Most appearances by a goalkeeper from the second division of a country
  • Foto Strakosha, 11, 4 September 1991 – 11 November 1992 as part of Ethnikos Piraeus and 20 August 2003 – 15 November 2003 as part of Ethinikos Asteras, both in the Beta Ethniki.
  • Etrit Berisha, 7, 11 October 2020 – 28 March 2021 as part of SPAL in the Serie B.
    Most appearances by a player from the third division of a country
  • Rey Manaj, 12, 4 September 2020 – 8 June 2021 as part of Barcelona B in the Segunda División B, third tier of Spanish football.
  • Ilir Shulku, 10, 19 August 1998 – 9 October 1999 as part of Eintracht Nordhorn in the 1998–99 Regionalliga, third tier of German football.
    Most appearances by a goalkeeper from the third division of a country
  • Samir Ujkani, 3, 12 August 2009 – 14 October 2009 as part of Novara in the 2009–10 Lega Pro Prima Divisione, third tier of Italian football.
    Most appearances by a player from the fourth division of a country
  • Florian Myrtaj, 4, 5 January 2002 – 17 April 2002 as part of Teramo in the Serie D
  • Ramën Çepele, 1, made on 11 November 2020, 0–2 vs. Kosovo as part of Hannover 96 II in the 2020–21 Regionalliga.
    Most appearances by a player from the fifth division of a country
  • Zamir Shpuza, 3, 29 March 1997 – 7 June 1997 with SC Viktoria 06 Griesheim in the 1996–97 NRW-Liga.
  • Ervin Skela, 2, 26 March 2011 – 7 June 2011 with TSV Germania Windeck in the 2010–11 NRW-Liga.
    Club providing the most players in a single match
  • Starting XI – Partizani Tirana, 9, 12 June 1971 vs. West Germany[17]

    Including substitutes – 17 Nëntori Tirana, 7, 30 October 1985 vs. Greece[18]

    Major tournament – Nantes, 2, Lorik Cana & Ermir Lenjani, 11 June 2016, 0–1 vs. Switzerland[19] & 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania[20]Lecce, 2, Ylber Ramadani & Medon Berisha, 24 June 2024, 0–1 vs. Spain[21]

    Appearances under the most managers
  • 10, Erjon Bogdani, (24 April 1996 – 26 March 2013), Neptun Bajko (1 app.), Astrit Hafizi (11), Medin Zhega (7), Sulejman Demollari (3), Giuseppe Dossena (2), Hans-Peter Briegel (13), Otto Barić (13), Slavko Kovačić (caretaker) (2), Arie Haan (6), Josip Kuže (16), Džemal Mustedanagić (caretaker) (2) and Gianni De Biasi (8). Altin Haxhi (30 November 1995 – 14 October 2009), Neptun Bajko (3), Astrit Hafizi (17), Medin Zhega (9), Sulejman Demollari (2), Giuseppe Dossena (2) and Hans-Peter Briegel (22), Otto Barić (13) and Slavko Kovačić (caretaker) (1).
    Most appearances under the same manager
  • Etrit Berisha, 43 (16 October 2012 – 16 November 2016), Gianni De Biasi.
    Most appearances under the same manager by outfield players
  • Andi Lila, 39 (29 February 2012 – 11 June 2017), Gianni De Biasi.
  • Odise Roshi, 39 (29 February 2012 – 11 June 2017), Gianni De Biasi.
  • Ansi Agolli, 38 (29 February 2012 – 16 November 2016), Gianni De Biasi.
    Appearances under a single manager ever
  • Shkëlzen Gashi, 17 (14 August 2013 – 5 September 2016), Gianni De Biasi.
  • Edgar Çani, 16 (29 February 2012 – 12 November 2016), Gianni De Biasi.

    Lorenc Trashi, 15 (14 October 2019 – 12 November 2021), Edoardo Reja.

    Most appearances as a substitute without ever starting a game
  • Enkeleid Dobi, 6, 30 November 1995 – 12 February 2003
    Most consecutive appearances without completing a full game
  • Jasir Asani, 16, 27 March 2023 – 7 September 2024
    Most appearances for an outfield player without ever scoring
  • Andi Lila, 70, 21 November 2007 – 2 November 2018
    Longest gap between appearances for a goalkeeper
  • Sulejman Maliqati, 7 years 7 months 7 days, 24 September 1950, 0–12 vs. Hungary – 1 May 1958, 1–1 vs. East Germany.
    Longest gap between appearances for a goalkeeper in competitive era (after 1963)
  • Perlat Musta, 6 years 27 days, 29 April 1987, 0–1 vs. Austria – 26 May 1993, 1–2 vs. Republic of Ireland.
    Longest gap between appearances for a defender
  • Tefik Osmani, 6 years 6 months 12 days, 17 August 2005, 2–1 vs. Azerbaijan – 29 February 2012, 1–2 vs. Georgia.
    Longest gap between appearances for a midfielder
  • Iljaz Çeço, 5 years 11 months 19 days, 25 October 1964, 0–2 vs. Netherlands – 14 October 1970, 0–3 vs. Poland.
    Longest gap between appearances for a midfielder in new millennium
  • Ervin Bulku, 4 years 9 months 21 days, 17 April 2002, 0–2 vs. Andorra – 7 February 2007, 0–1 vs. Macedonia.
    Longest gap between appearances for a striker
  • Sefedin Braho, 6 years 10 months, 3 November 1973, 1–4 vs. East Germany – 3 September 1980, 2–0 vs. Finland.
    Relatives[22]
  • Sllave Llambi (b. 1919) 19 caps, 1946–1950 & Pavllo Bukoviku (b. 1939) 5 caps, 1963–1965 – Uncle & nephew
  • Zyhdi Barbullushi (b. 1926) 1 cap, 1947 & Ardian Barbullushi (b. 1968) 2 caps, 1990–1992 – Log
  • Zihni Gjinali (b. 1926) 12 caps, 1948–1952 & Frederik Gjinali (b. 1942) 1 cap, 1967 – Log
  • Sabri Peqini (b. 1926) 3 caps, 1950–1952 & Kastriot Peqini (b. 1974) 11 caps, 1992–1993 – Log
  • Enver Ibërshimi (b. 1939) 1 cap, 1963 & Rifat Ibërshimi (b. 1950) 8 caps, 1971–1976 – Log
  • Artur "Tushe" Lekbello (b. 1966) 30 caps, 1987–1996 & Artur Shkëlqim Lekbello (b. 1958) 2 caps, 1987 – Cousins
  • Muhamet Vila (b. 1928) 3 caps, 1952–1953 & Arben Vila (b. 1961) 2 caps, 1984–1985[23]Father & Son
  • Pavllo Bukoviku (b. 1939) 5 caps, 1963–1965 & Millan Baçi (b. 1955) 7 caps, 1976–1981 – Uncle & nephew
  • Panajot Pano (born 1939) 28 caps, 1963–1973 & Ledio Pano (born 1968) 9 caps, 1987–1996 – Father & Son
  • Ali Mema (b. 1943) 14 caps, 1963–1967 & Ardian Mema (b. 1971) 8 caps, 1995–1998 – Father & SonSulejman Mema (b. 1955) 1 cap, 1983 – Their nephew[24]
  • Gani Xhafa (b. 1946) 4 caps, 1967–1973 & Erion Xhafa (b. 1982) 3 caps, 2006–2007 – Father & SonCousins with Uran Xhafa (b. 1951) 1 cap, 1981 & Fjodor Xhafa (b. 1977)[25] 1 cap, 2002 – Father & Son
  • Agim Janku (b. 1949) 1 cap, 1971 & Mikel Janku (b. 1941) 9 caps, 1964–1967 – Brothers[26]Foto Janku (b. 1919) 1 cap, 1946 & Stivian Janku (b. 1997) 2 caps, 2022 – Log
  • Haxhi Ballgjini (b. 1958) 15 caps, 1976–1985 & Shyqyri Ballgjini (b. 1954) 2 caps, 1981 – Brothers
  • Kreshnik Çipi (b. 1960) 8 caps, 1980–1992 & Geri Çipi (b. 1976) 34 caps, 1995–2005 – "Uncle & nephew[27]
  • Foto Strakosha (b. 1965) 73 caps, 1990–2004 & Thomas Strakosha (b. 1995) 37 caps, 2016–2024 – Father & SonAndrea Marko (b. 1956) 5 caps, 1980–1985 – Their cousin
  • Besnik Prenga (b. 1969) 73 caps, 1992–1994 & Herdi Prenga (b. 1994) 2 caps, 2018 – Father & Son
  • Xhevahir Kapllani (b. 1974) 5 caps, 1993–1996 & Edmond Kapllani (b. 1982) 41 caps, 2004–2014 – Brothers
  • Klodian Duro (b. 1977) 77 caps, 2001–2011 & Albert Duro (b. 1978) 5 caps, 1999–2000 – Cousins
  • Armando Sadiku (b. 1991) 39 caps, 2012–2023 & Taulant Xhaka (b. 1991) 1 cap, 2014–2019 – Cousins
  • Migjen Basha (b. 1987) 34 caps, 2013–2019 & Vullnet Basha (b. 1990) 1 cap, 2013 – Brothers
  • Klaus Gjasula (b. 1989) 29 caps, 2019–2024 & Jürgen Gjasula (b. 1985) 2 caps, 2013 – Brothers
  • Tedi Cara (b. 2000) 2 caps, 2022 & Mario Dajsinani (b. 1998) 1 cap, 2022 – Cousins

    Goals

    Most goalsAs of 19 November 2024, the players with the most goals for Albania[28] are:
    NameNational team careerGoalsCapsAverage
    1996–20131875
    1995–20071467
    2000–20111375
    2014–20241360
    2012–20231239
    1992–20051163
    =2006–20151150
    1997–20071068
    =1987–19961031
    2012–2022948
    First unofficial goal
  • Qamil Teliti, 22 August 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro
    First official goal
  • Pal Mirashi, 7 October 1946, vs. Yugoslavia 2–3[29]
    Most goals
  • Erjon Bogdani, 18, 24 April 1996 – 26 March 2013
    Most competitive goals
  • Erjon Bogdani 11 (4 in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2 in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying, 3 in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2 in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying & 1 in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification)
    Most goals by a substitute
  • Erjon Bogdani 4
    Oldest goalscorer
  • Erjon Bogdani, 35 years 10 months, 23 days, 6 February 2013, 1–2 vs. Georgia
    Youngest goalscorer
  • Haxhi Ballgjini, 18 years 4 months 19 days, 3 November 1976, 3–0 vs. Algeria
    Youngest competitive goalscorer
  • Medin Zhega, 19 years 3 months 1 day, 2 May 1965, 0–1 vs. Switzerland
    Youngest goalscorer in new millennium
  • Armando Broja, 19 years 11 months 26 days, 5 September 2021, 1–0 vs. Hungary
    Youngest goalscorer in unofficial matches in new millennium
  • Rey Manaj, 18 years 8 months 20 days, 13 November 2015, 2–2 vs. Kosovo
    Fastest goal
  • Nedim Bajrami, 23 seconds, 15 June 2024, 2–0 vs. Italy[30]
    Fastest goal by a substitute
  • Rey Manaj, 12 seconds, 13 November 2015, 2–2 vs. Kosovo.[31]
    Fastest goal at old Qemal Stafa Stadium
  • Jahmir Hyka, 46 seconds, 20 August 2008, 2–0 vs. Liechtenstein[32]
    First goal by a substitute
  • Kolec Kraja, 15 September 1957, 2–3 vs. China.
    Second goal by a substitute
  • Mahir Halili, 21 January 1998, 4–1 vs. Turkey.
    First competitive goal by a substitute
  • Devi Muka, 4 September 1999, 2–3 vs. Latvia in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying.
    Scoring in most Albania's consecutive matches
  • Adrian Aliaj 5
    Scoring in most consecutive competitive appearances
  • Sokol Cikalleshi 4, 14 October 2019, 4–0 vs. Moldova (UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying) – 18 November 2020, 3–2 vs. Belarus (2020–21 UEFA Nations League C).
    Scoring in most Albania's consecutive matches inside the same tournament
  • 3 – Sokol Cikalleshi (UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying), Armando Broja (2022 FIFA World Cup qualification) & Nedim Bajrami (UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying),
    Goals in three separate decades
  • Erjon Bogdani, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
    Most goals at the UEFA European Championship
  • Armando Sadiku, Nedim Bajrami, Qazim Laçi & Klaus Gjasula 1[6]
    Most goals at a single UEFA European Championship
  • Armando Sadiku, Nedim Bajrami, Qazim Laçi & Klaus Gjasula 1[6]
    Most UEFA European Championship scored in
  • Armando Sadiku (2016), Nedim Bajrami (2024), Qazim Laçi (2024) & Klaus Gjasula (2024), 1 each[6]
    Most goals at the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Nedim Bajrami 4[6] [7]
    Oldest goalscorer at the UEFA European Championship
  • Klaus Gjasula, 34 years, 6 months and 5 days, 19 June 2024, 2–2 vs. Croatia
    Youngest goalscorer in a UEFA European Championship
  • Armando Sadiku, 25 years 23 days, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania
    Fastest goal by a substitute at the UEFA European Championship
  • Klaus Gjasula, after 23 minutes, 19 June 2024, vs. Croatia 2–2[6]
    First goal in a UEFA European Championship qualifying match
  • Panajot Pano, 30 October 1963, 1–0 vs. Denmark[7]
    Most goals in UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Edmond Kapllani & Sokol Cikalleshi, 5.[7]
    Most goals in a single UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Edmond Kapllani, 5, UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying.[7]
    First goal in a UEFA European Championship match
  • Armando Sadiku, 19 June 2016, 1–0 vs. Romania.[33]
    Most goals in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
  • Erjon Bogdani 8.[5]
    First goal in a FIFA World Cup qualifiers match
  • Robert Jashari, 7 May 1965, 1–4 vs. Northern Ireland.[34]
    Most goals at a single FIFA World Cup qualifiers
  • Erjon Bogdani 4, 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification.[5]
    First goal in a UEFA Nations League match
  • Taulant Xhaka, 7 September 2018, 1–0 vs. Israel.[9] [35]
    Most goals at the UEFA Nations League
  • Sokol Cikalleshi, 4[9]
    Most goals at a single UEFA Nations League
  • Sokol Cikalleshi, 4, 2020–21 UEFA Nations League C.[9]
    First goal in a Balkan Cup
  • Pal Mirashi, 7 October 1946, 1–1 vs. Yugoslavia.[36]
    Most goals at the Balkan Cup
  • Loro Boriçi & Pal Mirashi, all 3.
    Most goals at a single Balkan Cup
  • Loro Boriçi, Pal Mirashi & Qamil Teliti, all 2.
    Most Balkan Cups scored in
  • 2 – Loro Boriçi, 1946 & 1947 & Qamil Teliti, 1946 & 1948
    Most consecutive Balkan Cups scored in
  • 2 – Loro Boriçi, 1946 & 1947
    First goal in a Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament match
  • Ilir Shulku, 6 February 1998, 1–1 vs. Malta.[37]
    Most goals at the Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament
  • Bledar Kola 2.
    Most goals at a single Malta (Rothmans) International Tournament
  • Bledar Kola 2
    Most goals at the Football Summer Olympics qualifications
  • Medin Zhega & Panajot Pano, both 1.
    First goal in a Football Summer Olympics qualifications match
  • Medin Zhega, 18 April 1971, 1–2 vs. Romania.[38]
    Most goals at the Bahrain Shoot Soccer Tournament
  • Indrit Fortuzi 1.(scored on 7 January 2002, 1–1 vs. Finland.[39])
    Most goals scored in a calendar year
  • 5 – Armando Sadiku in 2016[40] & Edmond Kapllani in 2007[41]
    Most consecutive years of scoring
  • Ervin Skela 8, 2003–2010
    Most competitive goals scored against the same opponent
    Most goals scored against the same opponent in friendlies
  • Erjon Bogdani, 3 vs Malta
    Most goals by a midfielder
  • Ervin Skela 13
    Most goals by a defender
  • Adrian Aliaj 8
    Most goals from a penalty kick
  • Ervin Skela 4
    Most goals from a penalty kick in a single match
  • Ervin Skela & Bledar Kola, 2 each
    Most appearances, scoring in every match1 – Xhelal Juka (2 goals), Ruzhdi Bizhuta, Genc Tomori[42]
    Most goalscorers in a match
  • 5, 12 August 2009, 6–1 vs. Cyprus, Ervin Skela (2), Erjon Bogdani, Klodian Duro, Ansi Agolli & Emiljano Vila
  • 5, 8 September 2021, 5–0 vs. San Marino, Rey Manaj, Qazim Laçi, Armando Broja, Elseid Hysaj & Myrto Uzuni[43]
    Most goals with an Albanian club
  • Ilir Përnaska Dinamo Tirana 5
    Most goals with a non-Albanian club
  • Hamdi Salihi Rapid Wien 8
    Most goals by a player from the second division of a country
  • Adrian Aliaj, 8, scored between 11 October 2003 – 4 September 2004, as part of Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in the 2. Bundesliga, and on 1 March 2006, 2–1 vs Lithuania as part of Brest in the 2005–06 Ligue 2.
  • Ervin Skela, 4, scored between 25 April 2001 with Chemnitzer FC – 11 June 2003 with Eintracht Frankfurt & 3 March 2010 with TuS Koblenz, all 3 clubs in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Altin Rraklli, 3, scored on 17 February 1993, 1–2 vs. Northern Ireland, as part of SC Freiburg in the 1992–93 2. Bundesliga and two times on 21 January 1998, 4–1 vs. Turkey, as part of SpVgg Unterhaching in the 1997–98 2. Bundesliga.
  • Igli Tare, 3, scored between 11 October 1997 – 5 June 1999, as part of Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Edmond Kapllani, 3, scored in 5 days between 2–6 June 2007, 2–0 & 3–0 vs. Luxembourg as part of Karlsruher SC in the 2006–07 2. Bundesliga.
  • Sokol Cikalleshi, 3, scored between 7 September – 14 October 2019, 4–0 vs. Moldova as part of Akhisar Belediyespor in the 2019–20 TFF First League.
  • Alban Meha, 2, scored respectively on 26 March 2013, 4–1 vs. Lithuania and then on 5 March 2014, 2–0 vs. Malta as part of SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Armando Sadiku, 2, scored respectively on 7 September 2012, 3–1 vs. Cyprus as part of Lugano and then on 5 September 2016, 2–1 vs. Macedonia as part of Zürich, both clubs in the Swiss Challenge League.
  • Rey Manaj, 2, scored respectively on 14 October 2019, 4–0 vs. Moldova and then on 14 November 2019, 2–2 vs. Andorra, being part of Albacete in the Segunda División.
  • Keidi Bare, 2, scored respectively on 14 October 2019, 4–0 vs. Moldova and then on 4 September 2020, 2–0 vs. Belarus, being part of Málaga in the Segunda División.
  • Qazim Laçi, 1, scored on 8 September 2021, 5–0 vs. San Marino as part of Ajaccio in the Ligue 2
  • Myrto Uzuni, 1, scored on 24 September 2022, 1–2 vs. Israel as part of Granada in the Segunda División
  • Bekim Balaj, 1, scored on 26 October 2022, 1–1 vs. Saudi Arabia as part of Ankara Keçiörengücü in the TFF 1. Lig
    Most goals by a player from the third division of a country
  • Rey Manaj, 3, 4 September 2020 – 8 June 2021 as part of Barcelona B in the Segunda División B, third tier of Spanish football.
    Youngest player to score a brace
  • Ilir Përnaska, 20 years 6 months 7 days, 14 November 1971, 3–0 vs. Turkey
    Youngest player to score a brace in unofficial matches
  • Xhelal Juka, 20 years 5 months 17 days, 22 September 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro
    First player to score a brace in official (friendly) matches
  • Loro Boriçi, 7 October 1946, 2–3 vs. Yugoslavia
    First player to score a brace in unofficial matches
  • Qamil Teliti, 22 September 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro
    Youngest player to score a brace in a competitive match
  • Bledar Kola, 24 years 8 months 1 day, 2 April 1997, 2–3 vs. Germany
    Youngest player to score a brace in a FIFA World Cup qualifiers match
  • Bledar Kola, 24 years 8 months 1 day, 2 April 1997, 2–3 vs. Germany
    Youngest player to score a brace in a UEFA European Championship qualifying match
  • Edmond Kapllani, 24 years 10 months 6 days, 6 June 2007, 0–3 vs. Luxembourg
    Youngest player to score a brace in a UEFA Nations League match
  • Sokol Cikalleshi, 30 years 3 months 22 days, 18 November 2020, 3–2 vs. Belarus[9]
    Longest gap between goals
  • Altin Haxhi, 8 years 9 months 14 days, 19 August 1998, 2–3 vs. Cyprus – 2 June 2007, 2–0 vs. Luxembourg
    Longest gap between goals in previous century
  • Panajot Pano, 8 years and 15 days, 30 October 1963, 1–0 vs. Denmark – 14 November 1971, 3–0 vs. Turkey
    Missed penalties
  • Altin Rraklli, 2 April 1997 vs. Germany, 14th minute
  • Klodian Duro, 29 March 2003 vs. Russia, 18th minute
  • Ervin Skela, 17 October 2007 vs. Bulgaria, 90th minute
  • Sokol Cikalleshi, 20 June 2023 vs. Faroe Islands, 32nd minute
    Most own goals
  • Agustin Kola, 22 September 1982, 5–0 vs. Austria,[44] Hysen Zmijani, 30 March 1991, 5–0 vs. France,[45] Nevil Dede, 11 October 2006, 2–1 vs. Netherlands,[46] Mërgim Mavraj, 29 March 2015, 2–1 vs. Armenia[47] & Klaus Gjasula, 19 June 2024, 2–2 vs. Croatia[48] all 1
    Most own goals at the UEFA European Championship
  • Klaus Gjasula, 19 June 2024, 2–2 vs. Croatia[48]
    Hat-tricksNone[49]

    Goalkeeping

    Most clean sheets
  • Etrit Berisha, 36
    Longest unbeaten streak
  • Arjan Beqaj, 552 minutes
    Least number of goals conceded in a single UEFA European Championship by a starting goalkeeper
  • Etrit Berisha, 3
    Most clean sheets in a single UEFA European Championship
  • Etrit Berisha, 1
    Most consecutive clean sheets at the UEFA European Championship qualifying
  • Arjan Beqaj, 4
    Longest unbeaten streak at the UEFA European Championship
  • Etrit Berisha, 174 minutes
    Longest unbeaten streak in UEFA European Championship qualifying matches
  • Arjan Beqaj, 451 minutes
    Longest unbeaten streak in UEFA European Championship and UEFA European Championship qualifying matches
  • Thomas Strakosha, 240 minutes
    Most consecutive clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers
  • Thomas Strakosha, 3
    Longest unbeaten streak in FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches
  • Etrit Berisha, 267 minutes
    Most consecutive clean sheets at the UEFA Nations League
  • Etrit Berisha, 2
  • Thomas Strakosha, 2
    Longest unbeaten streak in the UEFA Nations League
  • Etrit Berisha, 227 minutes
  • Thomas Strakosha, 211 minutes
    Most penalty kicks saved
  • Perlat Musta & Samir Ujkani, 2
    Most penalty kicks saved at the FIFA World Cup qualifying
  • Ilion Lika & Alban Hoxha, 1
    Most penalty kicks saved at the UEFA European Championship qualifiers
  • Perlat Musta, 2
    Most penalty kicks saved in a single match
  • Samir Ujkani, 2, 29 February 2012, vs. Georgia
    Youngest goalkeeper to feature in a match
  • Qemal Vogli, 17 years 7 months 26 days, 25 May 1947, vs. Romania[50]
    Youngest goalkeeper to start in a competitive match
  • Blendi Nallbani, 17 years 10 months 27 days, 26 April 1989, vs. England[51]

    Coaching

    Most manager appearances on the Albania bench
  • Gianni De Biasi, 52
    Most UEFA European Championship appearances as a manager
  • Gianni De Biasi & Sylvinho, all 3[52]

    Captains

    See main article: article and List of Albania national football team captains.

    First captain
  • Loro Boriçi, 22 August 1946, 5–0 vs. Montenegro
    Most appearances as captain
  • Lorik Cana, 41
    Most appearances as captain as a goalkeeper
  • Etrit Berisha, 22
    Most appearances as captain at the UEFA European Championship
  • 3 – Ansi Agolli & Berat Djimsiti,
    Longest serving captain
  • Loro Boriçi, 1946–1953

    List of captaincy periods of the various captains throughout the years.[53]

    Disciplinary

    Most yellow cards
  • Lorik Cana, 26
    Most red cards
  • Edvin Murati, 3[54]
    First player to be sent off at a UEFA European Championship
  • Lorik Cana, double-yellow, 11 June 2016, vs. Switzerland[55]

    Team records

    Venue most played in
  • Qemal Stafa Stadium, 131.[56]
    Largest victory
  • 5–0 vs. Vietnam, 12 February 2003[57]
  • 6–1 vs. Cyprus, 12 August 2009[58]
  • 5–0 vs. San Marino, 9 September 2021[59]
    Largest unofficial victory
  • 5–0 vs. Montenegro, 22 September 1946[60]
    Largest UEFA European Championship victory
  • 1–0 vs. Romania, 19 June 2016
    Largest defeat
  • 0–12 vs. Hungary, 24 September 1950[59]
    Largest UEFA European Championship defeat
  • 0–2 vs. France, 15 June 2016
    Most total goals in a single match
  • 0–12 vs. Hungary, 24 September 1950[59]
    Most consecutive victories
  • 4, achieved thrice, 9 October 1999 vs. Georgia – 10 February 2000 vs. Malta,[61] 3 March 2010 vs. Northern Ireland – 11 August 2010 vs. Uzbekistan & 11 November 2020 vs. Kosovo – 3 March 2021 vs. Andorra[62]
    Most consecutive defeats
  • 10, 8 March 1989 vs. England – 1 May 1991 vs. Czechoslovakia[59]
    Most consecutive matches without victory
  • 25, 27 February 1985 vs. Greece – 1 May 1991 vs. Czechoslovakia[59]
    Most consecutive matches without defeat
  • 8, achieved twice, 14 November 2009 vs. Estonia – 8 October 2010 vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina & 17 June 2023 vs. Moldova – 20 November 2023 vs. Faroe Islands[62]
    Most consecutive draws
  • 3, achieved twice, 23 May 1948 vs. Hungary – 23 October 1948 vs. Romania[63] & 15 October 2008 vs. Portugal – 11 February 2009 vs. Malta[64]
    Most consecutive matches without a draw
  • 18, 8 March 1989 vs. England – 9 September 1992 vs. Northern Ireland[59]
    Most consecutive matches with at least one Albanian goal scored
  • 8, 10 September 2003 vs. Georgia – 3 September 2004 vs. Greece[59]
    Most consecutive matches with no goals conceded on Albania
  • 5, achieved twice, 24 March 2007 vs. Slovenia – 22 August 2007 vs. Malta[64] & 3 March 2010 vs. Northern Ireland – 11 August 2010 vs. Uzbekistan[59]

    Competition records

    FIFA World Cup

    FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
    YearRoundSquad
    1930colspan=7
    1934 to 1962colspan=7
    19664th6015212
    1970colspan=8
    19744th6105313
    1978colspan=7
    19824th8107422
    19863rd612369
    19904th6006315
    19947th12129626
    19986th10118720
    20025th8107514
    20065th124171120
    20105th10145613
    20145th10325911
    20183rd104151013
    20223rd106041212
    2026colspan=9 rowspan=1
    2030

    (Anniversary match hosts)
    colspan=9 rowspan=1
    2034colspan=9 rowspan=1
    Total00000011424147684200

    UEFA European Championship

    See main article: Albania at the UEFA European Championship.

    UEFA European Championship recordQualifying record
    YearRoundSquad
    1960colspan=7
    1964Round of 16430174
    19683rd4013012
    19724th611459
    1976colspan=7 rowspan=2
    1980
    19845th8026414
    19884th6006217
    19925th7106221
    19966th102261016
    20005th10145814
    20044th82241115
    20085th122551218
    20125th10235714
    2016Group stage18th310213Squad2nd8422105
    20204th104151614
    2024Group stage21st301235Squad1st8431124
    2028colspan=7 rowspan=2
    2032
    TotalGroup stage2/1761144814/17111262659100177

    UEFA Nations League

    UEFA Nations League record
    League phaseFinals
    SeasonYearSquad
    2018–19C13rd41031834th 2019Did not qualify
    2020–21C41st63218435th 2021
    2022–23B23rd40224627th 2023
    2024–25B13rd62134629th 2025
    2026–27C1 2027
    2028–29C1 2029
    Total20659172427thTotal

    Other tournaments

    YearRoundSquad
    Balkan Cup
    1946Winner1st320164Squad
    1947Fifth place5th4004213rowspan="2"
    1948Fifth place5th312010
    Malta International Tournament
    1998Third place3rd302136rowspan="2"
    2000Winner1st330050
    TotalBest: Winner5/5166461723

    Summer Olympic Games

    Summer Olympic Games record
    YearRoundGPWDLGSGA
    1964Preliminary round200202
    1972Play-off stage200224
    Total0/2400426

    FIFA rankings

    As of November 2024Source:[65]

    Best Ranking   Worst Ranking   Best Mover   Worst Mover  

    RankYearBestWorst
    RankMoveRankMove
    65 2024 13 64 2 67 2
    62 2023 9 59 3 68 3
    66 2022 11 65 1 69 1
    66 2021 12 63 3 69 3
    66 2020 7 66 3 69 3
    66 2019 9 61 2 66 4
    60 2018 9 56 2 60 3
    62 2017 9 51 9 71 12
    49 2016 12 35 5 49 10
    38 2015 7 22 15 63 7
    58 2014 9 45 25 70 16
    57 2013 8 37 16 71 13
    63 2012 9 58 17 97 10
    74 2011 11 50 23 75 14
    65 2010 9 58 13 97 7
    96 2009 9 78 3 98 11
    81 2008 7 73 19 102 18
    80 2007 11 66 11 88 12
    87 2006 6 62 20 88 13
    82 2005 10 82 7 93 4
    86 2004 8 86 5 94 5
    89 2003 11 86 13 101 5
    93 2002 9 92 4 97 5
    96 2001 7 74 1 96 6
    72 2000 8 72 13 94 6
    83 1999 8 83 15 95 2
    106 1998 8 97 14 109 8
    116 1997 7 113 8 124 4
    116 1996 5 90 6 116 12
    91 1995 8 87 13 106 6
    100 1994 5 93 9 113 11
    92 1993 7 91 1 93 6
    86 1992 86 86

    Head-to-head record

    after match against Czech Republic

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    Positive balance (more Wins)
    Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
    Negative balance (more Losses)
    OpponentReference
    211041+350%H2H results
    H2H results*
    7511114+771%H2H results
    100104−40%H2H results
    6411105+566%H2H results
    7007219−170%H2H results
    641184+466.66%H2H results
    100103−30%H2H results
    73221010042%H2H results
    210133050%H2H results
    512245−120%H2H results
    143471017−721.42%H2H results
    100103–30%H2H results
    10100000%H2H results
    201134−10%H2H results
    H2H results*
    10122000%H2H results
    10100000%H2H results
    6222127+533%H2H results
    103251116−537.50%H2H results
    10136419−1510%H2H results
    301227−50%H2H results
    6006119−180%H2H results
    413031+225%H2H results
    721468−228%H2H results
    9117420−1611%H2H results
    174491424−1020%H2H results
    211042+250%H2H results
    1401131038−280%H2H results
    156361613+350%H2H results
    8215219−1725%H2H results
    93241112−133%H2H results
    110010+1100%H2H results
    620469−333%H2H results
    500529−50%H2H results
    10100000%H2H results
    431062+475%H2H results
    7511139+171%H2H results[66] [67] [68]
    50506600%H2H results
    440060+9100%H2H results
    621377033%H2H results
    731387+142%H2H results
    10244712−520%H2H results
    8521143+1162%H2H results
    100104−40%H2H results
    7520153+1271.4%H2H results
    330092+7100%H2H results
    1946 match
    10100000%H2H results
    400417−60%H2H results
    9225513−822%H2H results
    512256−120%H2H results
    1523101020−1013.33%H2H results
    7115513−814%H2H results
    320153+266%H2H results
    401326−40%H2H results
    1933131245−3315%H2H results
    H2H results*
    210145−150%H2H results
    200206−60%H2H results
    4400130+13100%H2H results
    10101100%H2H results
    7115715−814%H2H results
    712426−414%H2H results
    8008331−280%H2H results
    6114511−616.66%H2H results
    7016412−80%H2H results
    124261413+133%H2H results
    8116716−100%H2H results
    110010+1100%H2H results
    110050+5100%H2H results
    412123−125%H2H results
    68 nations39611083203382593−21127.9%Albania H2H against all teams

    External links

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