The Albania national football team has represented Albania in international association football since 1946. The Albanian Football Association (Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit; FSHF)[1] was founded in 1930 and became a member of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) two years later. However, the team did not play its first official international match until 7 October 1946, suffering a 2–3 defeat to Yugoslavia in the 1946 Balkan Cup.[2] In 1954, Albania was one of the founding members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and continues to compete as a member of the organisation,[3] which encompasses the countries of Europe and Israel.[4] As of March 2026, Albania have played 400 international fixtures, winning 110, drawing 84 and losing 206. They have played more fixtures against Romania than any other national side, losing 13 of the 19 matches between the sides.[2] In global and continental competitions, the team has competed in qualification groups for both the FIFA World Cup, since 1966, and the UEFA European Championship, since 1964.[2] The team has qualified for one international tournament during its history, UEFA Euro 2016,[5] where they were eliminated in the group stage.[6] In minor competitions, the team won the 1946 Balkan Cup and the 2000 Malta International Football Tournament.[7][8]

As of March 2026, Albania's most capped player is Elseid Hysaj, who has made 98 appearances for the senior team during his career. He made his international debut in February 2013 in a 1–2 defeat against Georgia and won his record-breaking 94th cap in October 2025 in a 4–2 victory over Jordan in a friendly match.[9][10] The nation's leading goalscorer is Erjon Bogdani, who scored 18 times during his international career between 1996 and 2013.[11] Bogdani overtook the previous record holder, Alban Bushi,[12] in September 2011 after scoring in three consecutive international fixtures.[11] Bushi had claimed the record from Altin Rraklli in 2004.[12][13]
The first player to reach 25 caps for Albania was Panajot Pano,[13] who reached the total in April 1973 in a match against East Germany.[14] Pano was later named as his country's "golden player" by the FSHF during the UEFA Jubilee Awards in 2004 as Albania's "single most outstanding player".[15] Foto Strakosha is the most capped goalkeeper in the national team's history and held the overall cap record until 2011,[16] when his total was surpassed by Altin Lala.[17] The record was later surpassed by Lorik Cana in June 2014, before eventually being overtaken by Hysaj.[18][10]
Players
editAppearances and goals are composed of FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship and each competition's required qualification matches, as well as UEFA Nations League matches and numerous international friendly tournaments and matches. Players are listed by number of caps. If the number of caps is equal, the players are then listed by time of debut. Statistics updated following match played on 31 March 2026.

Note: Albania played a friendly match against Kosovo on 13 November 2015,[19] before Kosovo became a member of FIFA or UEFA and is not recognised as an official match by either organisation but is recognised by the FSHF.[2] As such, the match is included from the totals in the table below and the '#1' symbol indicates which players appeared in the match.
| Key | |
|---|---|
| * | Still active for the national team[a] |
| = | Player is tied for the number of caps |
| GK | Goalkeeper |
| DF | Defender |
| MF | Midfielder |
| FW | Forward |


| No. | Name | Position | National team career | Caps | Goals | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elseid Hysaj* | DF | 2013–2026 | 98#1 | 2 | |
| 2 | Lorik Cana | DF | 2003–2016 | 93#1 | 1 | |
| 3 | Etrit Berisha* | GK | 2012–2024 | 81#1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Altin Lala | MF | 1998–2011 | 79 | 3 | |
| 5 | Klodian Duro | MF | 2001–2011 | 77 | 6 | |
| 6 | Ervin Skela | MF | 2000–2011 | 75 | 13 | |
| = | Erjon Bogdani | FW | 1996–2013 | 75 | 18 | |
| 8 | Foto Strakosha | GK | 1990–2005 | 73 | 0 | |
| = | Ansi Agolli | DF | 2005–2017 | 73 | 3 | |
| 10 | Odise Roshi | MF | 2011–2022 | 71#1 | 5 | |
| = | Berat Gjimshiti* | DF | 2015–2026 | 71#1 | 1 | |
| 12 | Andi Lila | DF | 2007–2018 | 70#1 | 0 | |
| 13 | Igli Tare | FW | 1997–2007 | 68 | 10 | |
| 14 | Alban Bushi | FW | 1995–2007 | 67 | 14 | |
| = | Altin Haxhi | MF | 1995–2009 | 67 | 3 | |
| 16 | Armend Dallku | DF | 2005–2013 | 64 | 1 | |
| 17 | Altin Rraklli | FW | 1992–2005 | 63 | 11 | |
| 18 | Sokol Cikalleshi | FW | 2014–2024 | 60#1 | 13 | |
| 19 | Rudi Vata | DF | 1990–2001 | 59 | 5 | |
| 20 | Ervin Bulku | MF | 2002–2014 | 56 | 1 | |
| 21 | Amir Abrashi | MF | 2013–2024 | 51 | 1 | |
| 22 | Hamdi Salihi | FW | 2006–2015 | 50 | 11 | |
| = | Mërgim Mavraj | DF | 2012–2019 | 50 | 3 | |
| 24 | Arjan Xhumba | DF | 1989–2003 | 48 | 0 | |
| = | Bekim Balaj | FW | 2012–2022 | 48 | 9 | |
| = | Ylber Ramadani* | MF | 2018–2026 | 48 | 1 | |
| 27 | Elvin Beqiri | DF | 2002–2009 | 47 | 0 | |
| = | Jahmir Hyka | MF | 2007–2018 | 47 | 2 | |
| = | Ardian Ismajli* | MF | 2018–2026 | 47 | 3 | |
| = | Myrto Uzuni* | MF | 2018–2026 | 47 | 6 | |
| = | Thomas Strakosha* | GK | 2017–2026 | 47 | 0 | |
| 32 | Qazim Laçi* | MF | 2020–2026 | 46 | 4 | |
| 33 | Sulejman Demollari | MF | 1983–1995 | 45 | 1 | |
| = | Ermir Lenjani | MF | 2013–2022 | 45#1 | 5 | |
| = | Frédéric Veseli* | DF | 2015–2023 | 45#1 | 0 | |
| = | Rey Manaj* | FW | 2015–2025 | 45#1 | 11 | |
| 37 | Debatik Curri | DF | 2006–2014 | 44 | 1 | |
| = | Ledian Memushaj | MF | 2010–2021 | 44 | 1 | |
| 39 | Edvin Murati | MF | 1998–2006 | 43 | 4 | |
| = | Besnik Hasi | MF | 2000–2007 | 43 | 2 | |
| = | Arjan Beqaj | GK | 1998–2011 | 43 | 0 | |
| = | Nedim Bajrami* | MF | 2021–2026 | 43 | 7 | |
| 43 | Edmond Kapllani | FW | 2004–2014 | 41 | 6 | |
| 44 | Ilir Shulku | DF | 1993–1999 | 40 | 1 | |
| = | Kristjan Asllani* | MF | 2022–2026 | 40 | 4 | |
| 46 | Bledar Kola | MF | 1990–2001 | 39 | 6 | |
| = | Devi Muka | MF | 1998–2007 | 39 | 1 | |
| = | Armando Sadiku* | FW | 2012–2023 | 39#1 | 12 | |
| = | Arlind Ajeti* | DF | 2014–2026 | 39#1 | 1 | |
| 50 | Hysen Zmijani | MF | 1984–1995 | 36 | 2 | |
| 51 | Kristi Vangjeli | DF | 2007–2012 | 35 | 0 | |
| = | Armando Broja* | MF | 2020–2026 | 35 | 6 | |
| 53 | Geri Çipi | DF | 1995–2005 | 34 | 0 | |
| = | Migjen Basha | MF | 2013–2019 | 34#1 | 3 | |
| 55 | Sokol Kushta | FW | 1987–1996 | 31 | 10 | |
| = | Nevil Dede | DF | 1995–2007 | 31 | 0 | |
| = | Taulant Xhaka | MF | 2014–2019 | 31#1 | 1 | |
| = | Mario Mitaj* | DF | 2021–2026 | 31 | 0 | |
| 59 | Artur Lekbello | MF | 1987–1996 | 30 | 0 | |
| = | Arjan Bellaj | MF | 1994–2003 | 30 | 1 | |
| 61 | Adrian Aliaj | MF | 2002–2006 | 29 | 8 | |
| = | Keidi Bare* | MF | 2018–2024 | 29 | 2 | |
| = | Klaus Gjasula | MF | 2019–2024 | 29 | 1 | |
| 64 | Panajot Pano | FW | 1963–1973 | 28 | 4 | |
| = | Arben Minga | FW | 1980–1989 | 28 | 2 | |
| 66 | Mirel Josa | MF | 1984–1992 | 27 | 1 | |
| = | Elis Bakaj | MF | 2007–2013 | 27 | 1 | |
| = | Emiljano Vila | MF | 2009–2014 | 27 | 3 | |
| = | Burim Kukeli | MF | 2012–2017 | 27 | 0 | |
| 70 | Taulant Seferi* | MF | 2019–2024 | 26 | 3 | |
| = | Marash Kumbulla* | MF | 2019–2025 | 26 | 0 | |
| = | Jasir Asani* | FW | 2023–2026 | 26 | 6 | |
| 73 | Indrit Fortuzi | FW | 1992–2002 | 25 | 1 | |
| = | Ervin Fakaj | DF | 1995–2002 | 25 | 1 | |
| = | Florian Myrtaj | FW | 2002–2006 | 25 | 3 | |
| = | Ergys Kaçe | MF | 2013–2019 | 25 | 2 | |
| 77 | Loro Boriçi | FW | 1946–1957 | 24 | 6 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Iván Balliu* | DF | 2017–2026 | 24 | 0 | |
| 79 | Perlat Musta | GK | 1981–1993 | 23 | 0 | |
| = | Gjergji Muzaka | MF | 2008–2013 | 23 | 1 | |
| = | Arbër Hoxha* | FW | 2024–2026 | 23 | 1 | |
| 82 | Muhedin Targaj | DF | 1980–1985 | 22 | 3 | |
| = | Agustin Kola | FW | 1980–1994 | 22 | 1 | |
| 84 | Safet Berisha | DF | 1970–1981 | 21 | 0 | |
| = | Skënder Hodja | MF | 1984–1990 | 21 | 0 | |
| = | Enea Mihaj* | MF | 2018–2025 | 21 | 0 | |
| 87 | Rexhep Spahiu | DF | 1946–1952 | 20 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Muhamet Dibra | DF | 1946–1953 | 20 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Ramazan Rragami | FW | 1965–1973 | 20 | 1 | |
| = | Lefter Millo | MF | 1988–1996 | 20 | 0 | |
| = | Samir UjkaniKOS | GK | 2009–2013 | 20 | 0 | |
| 92 | Sllave Llambi | MF | 1946–1950 | 19 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Eduard Abazi | MF | 1985–1997 | 19 | 2 | |
| = | Redi Jupi | MF | 1995–2006 | 19 | 0 | |
| = | Gilman Lika | MF | 2008–2013 | 19 | 0 | |
| = | Admir Teli | DF | 2006–2013 | 19 | 0 | |
| = | Sabien Lilaj | MF | 2011–2018 | 19 | 0 | |
| = | Naser Aliji* | MF | 2015–2025 | 19#1 | 0 | |
| 99 | Aristidh Parapani | MF | 1946–1952 | 18 | 1 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Salvador Kaçaj | MF | 1991–1997 | 18 | 1 | |
| = | Blendi Nallbani | GK | 1989–2002 | 18 | 0 | |
| 102 | Vasif Biçaku | MF | 1946–1950 | 17 | 1 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Fatmir Vata | FW | 1996–2002 | 17 | 0 | |
| = | Besart BerishaKOS | FW | 2006–2009 | 17 | 1 | |
| = | Isli Hidi | GK | 2005–2011 | 17 | 0 | |
| = | Shkëlzen Gashi | MF | 2013–2016 | 17 | 1 | |
| = | Ernest Muçi* | FW | 2021–2026 | 17 | 3 | |
| 108 | Shkëlqim Muça | MF | 1982–1987 | 16 | 2 | |
| = | Edmond Dalipi | FW | 1993–2000 | 16 | 1 | |
| = | Edgar Çani | FW | 2012–2016 | 16 | 4 | |
| 111 | Lin Shllaku | MF | 1963–1970 | 15 | 0 | |
| = | Sabah Bizi | MF | 1967–1976 | 15 | 1 | |
| = | Ilir Përnaska | FW | 1971–1981 | 15 | 5 | |
| = | Haxhi Ballgjini | MF | 1976–1985 | 15 | 1 | |
| = | Fatbardh Jera | DF | 1985–1990 | 15 | 0 | |
| = | Saimir Malko | DF | 1994–1996 | 15 | 0 | |
| = | Valdet Rama | MF | 2013–2015 | 15 | 3 | |
| = | Lorenc Trashi* | MF | 2019–2021 | 15 | 1 | |
| = | Mirlind Daku* | MF | 2023–2025 | 15 | 1 | |
| 120 | Xhevdet Shaqiri | DF | 1947–1957 | 14 | 0 | |
| = | Ali Mema | MF | 1963–1967 | 14 | 0 | |
| = | Ferid Rragami | MF | 1980–1985 | 14 | 0 | |
| = | Bedri Omuri | MF | 1982–1987 | 14 | 3 | |
| = | Bledi Shkëmbi | MF | 2002–2006 | 14 | 0 | |
| = | Ilion Lika | GK | 2002–2006 | 14 | 0 | |
| 126 | Bahri Kavaja | DF | 1946–1950 | 13 | 0 | |
| = | Qamil Teliti | FW | 1946–1952 | 13 | 6 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Mahir Halili | MF | 1996–1999 | 13 | 1 | |
| = | Arjan Peço | MF | 1996–2002 | 13 | 0 | |
| = | Eros Grezda* | MF | 2017–2019 | 13 | 1 | |
| = | Kastriot Dermaku | MF | 2018–2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 132 | Zihni Gjinali | FW | 1948–1952 | 12 | 3 | |
| = | Fatbardh Deliallisi | DF | 1957–1965 | 12 | 0 | |
| = | Fatmir Frashëri | DF | 1963–1970 | 12 | 0 | |
| = | Mihal Gjika | DF | 1971–1973 | 12 | 1 | |
| = | Kliton Bozgo | FW | 1993–2000 | 12 | 0 | |
| = | Ardit Beqiri | DF | 2002–2006 | 12 | 0 | |
| = | Tefik Osmani | DF | 2005–2013 | 12 | 0 | |
| 139 | Qemal Vogli | GK | 1947–1953 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Besim Fagu | DF | 1946–1958 | 11 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Skënder Halili | DF | 1963–1965 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Medin Zhega | FW | 1965–1971 | 11 | 3 | |
| = | Faruk Sejdini | MF | 1971–1976 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Ilir Lame | MF | 1980–1984 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Rrapo Taho | DF | 1986–1993 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Adnan Oçelli | DF | 1984–1993 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Kastriot Peqini | FW | 1992–1993 | 11 | 0 | |
| = | Mehmet Dragusha | MF | 2003–2005 | 11 | 1 | |
| = | Endri Çekiçi* | MF | 2020–2022 | 11 | 1 | |
| 150 | Arian Hametaj | DF | 1982–1985 | 10 | 0 | |
| = | Skënder Gega | DF | 1987–1989 | 10 | 0 | |
| = | Ylli Shehu | FW | 1988–1995 | 10 | 1 | |
| = | Arbën Milori | MF | 1991–1995 | 10 | 0 | |
| = | Gjergji Dëma | MF | 1990–1997 | 10 | 0 | |
| = | Alpin Gallo | DF | 1994–1998 | 10 | 0 | |
| = | Endrit Vrapi | MF | 2006–2011 | 10 | 0 | |
| 157 | Pal Mirashi | FW | 1946–1950 | 9 | 4 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Mikel Janku | GK | 1964–1967 | 9 | 0 | |
| = | Teodor Vaso | DF | 1967–1971 | 9 | 0 | |
| = | Bujar Çani | DF | 1970–1972 | 9 | 0 | |
| = | Sefedin Braho | FW | 1973–1983 | 9 | 1 | |
| = | Alfred Ferko | MF | 1986–1992 | 9 | 0 | |
| = | Ledio Pano | MF | 1987–1996 | 9 | 1 | |
| = | Afrim Tole | MF | 1995–1998 | 9 | 0 | |
| = | Juljan Shehu* | MF | 2025–2026 | 9 | 0 | |
| 166 | Giacomo Poselli | GK | 1946–1948 | 8 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Skënder Jareçi | FW | 1949–1958 | 8 | 1 | |
| = | Gëzim Kasmi | DF | 1963–1971 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Iljaz Çeço | MF | 1964–1971 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Koço Dinella | GK | 1967–1973 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Rifat Ibërshimi | DF | 1971–1976 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Ferdinand Lleshi | FW | 1976–1981 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Petro Ruçi | DF | 1982–1983 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Luan Vukatana | MF | 1982–1983 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Ardian Mema | MF | 1995–1998 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Ahmed Januzi | FW | 2010–2013 | 8 | 0 | |
| = | Orges Shehi | GK | 2010–2016 | 8#1 | 0 | |
| 178 | Mehdi Bushati | MF | 1963–1965 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Robert Jashari | FW | 1963–1965 | 7 | 1 | |
| = | Bashkim Muhedini | GK | 1971–1973 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Millan Baçi | DF | 1976–1981 | 7 | 1 | |
| = | Kastriot Hysi | DF | 1980–1981 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Kreshnik Çipi | DF | 1980–1992 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Ilir Kepa | FW | 1988–1993 | 7 | 1 | |
| = | Artan Bano | MF | 1993–1996 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Sokol Prenga | MF | 1995–1997 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Franc Veliu | DF | 2011–2013 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Alban MehaKOS | MF | 2012–2015 | 7 | 2 | |
| = | Albi Doka* | DF | 2020–2021 | 7 | 0 | |
| = | Sherif Kallaku* | MF | 2020–2022 | 7 | 0 | |
| 191 | Bimo Fakja | MF | 1946–1948 | 6 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Besim Boriçi | DF | 1949–1950 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Refik Resmja | FW | 1952–1963 | 6 | 1 | |
| = | Astrit Ziu | DF | 1970–1972 | 6 | 1 | |
| = | Jani Kaçi | GK | 1976–1981 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Vasillaq Zëri | FW | 1976–1982 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Arjan Bimo | DF | 1982–1985 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Halim Mersini | GK | 1988–1989 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Agim Bubeqi | FW | 1987–1989 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Alvaro Zalla | MF | 1993–1996 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Fatos Daja | DF | 1991–1997 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Enkeleid Dobi | FW | 1995–2003 | 6 | 1 | |
| = | Suad Liçi | MF | 2000–2005 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Dorian Bylykbashi | MF | 2006–2010 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Armando Vajushi | MF | 2011–2014 | 6 | 1 | |
| = | Herolind ShalaKOS | MF | 2014–2016 | 6#1 | 0 | |
| = | Azdren Llullaku* | MF | 2016–2017 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Emanuele Ndoj* | MF | 2018–2019 | 6 | 1 | |
| = | Hysen Memolla* | MF | 2017–2021 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Giacomo Vrioni* | MF | 2018–2022 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Arbnor Muçolli* | MF | 2022–2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Enis Çokaj* | MF | 2021–2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| = | Adrion Pajaziti* | MF | 2025–2026 | 6 | 0 | |
| 214 | Sulejman Vathi | MF | 1947–1950 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Sulejman Maliqati | GK | 1950–1963 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Pavllo Bukoviku | FW | 1963–1965 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Lorenç Vorfi | MF | 1963–1967 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Perikli Dhales | DF | 1970–1971 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Roland Luçi | FW | 1981–1982 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Dashnor Bajaziti | FW | 1980–1983 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Andrea Marko | MF | 1980–1985 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Latif Gjondeda | MF | 1987–1992 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Adrian Barbullushi | MF | 1990–1992 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Xhevahir Kapllani | GK | 1993–1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Zamir Shpuza | DF | 1991–1997 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Albert Duro | MF | 1999–2000 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Luan Pinari | DF | 1998–2003 | 5 | 1 | |
| = | Rezart Dabulla | DF | 1999–2003 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Elvis Sina | DF | 2002–2005 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Liridon Latifi* | MF | 2017 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Egzon Binaku* | DF | 2018 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Arbnor Muja* | MF | 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| = | Indrit Tuci* | FW | 2024–2025 | 5 | 0 | |
| 234 | Skënder Begeja | MF | 1947 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Hamdi Bakalli | FW | 1950–1953 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Fiqiri Duro | FW | 1963–1965 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Jani Rama | GK | 1967–1973 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Gani Xhafa | DF | 1967–1973 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Milto Gurma | MF | 1972–1976 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Kristaq Eksarko | DF | 1983–1984 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Roland Iljadhi | DF | 1987–1990 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Sotir Shkurti | GK | 1987–1990 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Eqerem Memushi | DF | 1990–1991 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Ermal Tahiri | MF | 1990–1991 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Edmond Dosti | FW | 1991–1995 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Viktor Paço | FW | 1996–1997 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Përparim Daiu | DF | 1995–1998 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Armir Grimaj | GK | 1998–2000 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Roland Zajmi | FW | 1995–2000 | 4 | 1 | |
| = | Johan Driza | MF | 1998–2000 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Vioresin Sinani | FW | 2000–2002 | 4 | 1 | |
| = | Hair Zeqiri | MF | 2012 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Renato Arapi | DF | 2011–2013 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Kamer Qaka* | MF | 2017–2018 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Alban Hoxha* | GK | 2015–2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Lindon Selahi* | MF | 2019–2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Erion Hoxhallari* | MF | 2020–2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Gentian Selmani* | GK | 2021–2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Xhuliano Skuka* | DF | 2022 | 4 | 1 | |
| = | Medon Berisha* | MF | 2024–2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| = | Anis Mehmeti* | MF | 2023–2026 | 4 | 0 | |
| 262 | Dodë Tahiri | GK | 1946 | 3 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Alfred Bonati | GK | 1947–1950 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Rexhep Lacej | FW | 1949–1950 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Sabri Peqini | MF | 1950–1952 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Muhamet Vila | DF | 1952–1953 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Simon Dëda | FW | 1953–1958 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Koleç Kraja | FW | 1957–1963 | 3 | 2 | |
| = | Mexhit Haxhiu | FW | 1964–1965 | 3 | 1 | |
| = | Bahri Ishka | FW | 1964–1967 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Niko Xhaçka | FW | 1965–1967 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Josif Kazanxhi | MF | 1967 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Mehmet Xhafa | MF | 1972–1973 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Ismet Hoxha | FW | 1973 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Millan Vaso | MF | 1973 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Agim Murati | FW | 1973–1976 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Kujtim Çoçoli | DF | 1981 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Alfred Zijai | MF | 1986–1987 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Pjerin Noga | DF | 1989–1990 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Arben Arbëri | FW | 1989–1990 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Kujtim Majaçi | FW | 1989–1990 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Arjan Stafa | DF | 1989–1990 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Genc Ibro | DF | 1990 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Aleksandër Vasi | MF | 1992 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Avenir Dani | GK | 1992 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Artan Pali | DF | 1992–1995 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Anesti Qendro | MF | 1992–1995 | 3 | 1 | |
| = | Eduard Kaçaçi | FW | 1990–1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Ilir Alliu | DF | 1995–1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Ervin Lamce | MF | 1995–1997 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Uliks Kotri | MF | 1998 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Lulzim Hushi | DF | 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Paulin Dhëmbi | MF | 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Erion Xhafa | MF | 2006–2007 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Blerim Rrustemi | DF | 2007 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Agon Mehmeti | FW | 2013 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Enis Gavazaj* | MF | 2018 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Kristi Qose* | MF | 2014–2019 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Adrian BajramiSUI | DF | 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| = | Eneo Bitri* | DF | 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Andi Hadroj* | DF | 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Elhan Kastrati* | GK | 2022–2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| = | Mario Dajsinani* | GK | 2022–2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 304 | Hivzi Sakiqi | MF | 1947 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Muharrem Karanxha | FW | 1950 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Miço Ndini | FW | 1957–1958 | 2 | 1 | |
| = | Qamil Alluni | MF | 1957–1958 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Gani Merja | DF | 1957–1958 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Shefqet Topi | GK | 1957–1963 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Foto Andoni | FW | 1965–1967 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Frederik Jorgaqi | DF | 1967 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Maksut Leshteni | FW | 1971 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Vladimir Balluku | DF | 1971–1972 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Naim Allaj | MF | 1973 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Shyqyri Ballgjini | FW | 1981 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Aleko Bregu | DF | 1980–1982 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Ilir Luarasi | GK | 1981–1982 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Pandeli Xhaho | MF | 1983 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Arben Vila | MF | 1984–1985 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Artur Lekbello | GK | 1987 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Lorenc Leskaj | DF | 1990 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Anesti Arapi | GK | 1990 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Dashnor Dume | MF | 1991 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Shyqyri Shala | MF | 1993 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Besnik Prenga | FW | 1992–1994 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Edi Martini | MF | 1994–1995 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Auron Miloti | FW | 1995 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Elton Koça | FW | 1995–1996 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Bajram Fraholli | MF | 1996 | 2 | 1 | |
| = | Amarildo Zela | MF | 1992–1997 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Artan Vila | DF | 1996–1997 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Bledar Devolli | MF | 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Altin Rrica | MF | 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Ilir Dibra | DF | 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Çlirim Basha | DF | 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Eldorado Merkoçi | MF | 1999–2001 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Klevis Dalipi | FW | 2002 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Ogert Muka | MF | 2002 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Luan Zmijani | DF | 2002 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Julian Ahmataj | MF | 2002–2003 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Bledar Mancaku | FW | 2002–2003 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Efstrat Billa | GK | 2003 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Henri Ndreka | DF | 2004 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Bekim Kastrati | MF | 2006 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Jetmir Sefa | MF | 2009 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Emiliano Veliaj | MF | 2010–2012 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Jurgen Gjasula | MF | 2013 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Fidan AlitiKOS | MF | 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Amir RrahmaniKOS | DF | 2014–2015 | 2#1 | 1 | |
| = | Milot RashicaKOS | MF | 2016 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Valon Ahmedi* | FW | 2017 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Bujar Lika* | DF | 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Sindrit Guri* | FW | 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Herdi Prenga* | DF | 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Kristal Abazaj* | FW | 2018–2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Marsel Ismailgeci* | DF | 2020–2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Erdenis Gurishta* | DF | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Rudolf Turkaj* | DF | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Redon Xhixha* | FW | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Stivian Janku* | DF | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Esin Hakaj* | DF | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Arinaldo Rrapaj* | MF | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Tedi Cara* | FW | 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| = | Stavro Pilo* | DF | 2026 | 2 | 0 | |
| 365 | Xhelal Juka | FW | 1946 | 1 | 2 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Ruzhdi Bizhuta | MF | 1946 | 1 | 1 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Foto Janku | DF | 1946 | 1 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Prenge Gjeloshi | MF | 1946 | 1 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Xhavit Demneri | DF | 1946 | 1 | 0 | 1946 Balkan Cup |
| = | Zyhdi Barbullushi | MF | 1947 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Fadil Vogli | DF | 1952 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Isuf Pelingu | MF | 1952 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Leonidha Dashi | DF | 1953 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Dhimitër Qoshja | GK | 1957 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Shyqyri Rreli | FW | 1957 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Enver Shehu | MF | 1957 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Eqerem Tallushi | MF | 1957 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Abdulla Duma | MF | 1958 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Dhimitraq Gjyli | MF | 1958 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Miço Papadhopulli | DF | 1963 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Andon Zaho | MF | 1963 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Enver Ibërshimi | FW | 1963 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Sotir Seferaj | FW | 1964 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Bashkim Rudi | FW | 1965 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Skënder Hyka | FW | 1967 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Frederik Gjinali | DF | 1967 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Agim Janku | FW | 1971 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Dhori Kalluçi | MF | 1973 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Spiko Çuri | FW | 1973 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Fatmir Ismaili | GK | 1973 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ahmet Ahmedani | DF | 1976 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Antonin Naçi | MF | 1976 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Uran Xhafa | FW | 1981 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Luan Seiti | FW | 1981 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardan Popa | FW | 1981 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Sulejman Mema | MF | 1983 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Milutin Kërçiç | FW | 1983 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Genc Tomorri | FD | 1983 | 1 | 1 | |
| = | Hasan Lika | MF | 1983 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Kristaq Mile | MF | 1985 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Besnik Bilali | DF | 1987 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Krenar Alimehmeti | MF | 1988 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Anesti Stoja | MF | 1988 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Muharrem Dosti | GK | 1989 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Fatmir Hasanpapa | MF | 1989 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Naum Kove | DF | 1990 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardian Sukaj | MF | 1990 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Agim Canaj | DF | 1991 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Josif Gjergji | DF | 1991 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Blendi Sokoli | MF | 1992 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ferdinand Bilali | MF | 1992 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ramiz Bisha | MF | 1992 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Shpëtim Kapidani | MF | 1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardian Dashi | MF | 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Gentian Stojku | MF | 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Romeo Haxhiaj | MF | 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Nordik Ruhi | DF | 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Gentjan Çoçja | MF | 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Neritan Novi | MF | 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardian Behari | DF | 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Artan Mërgjyshi | DF | 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Dritan Baholli | DF | 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Skerdi Bejzade | FW | 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Oltion Osmani | DF | 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Artur Maxhuni | FW | 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Artion Poçi | MF | 2001 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Julian Gjeloshi | GK | 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Dritan Babamusta | MF | 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Arjan Sheta | DF | 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Fjodor Xhafa | FW | 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Arjan Pisha | DF | 2003 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Daniel Xhafaj | FW | 2007 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Xhevahir Sukaj | FW | 2008 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Migen Memelli | FW | 2009 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ervin Llani | GK | 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ditmar Bicaj | DF | 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Parid Xhihani | MF | 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Igli Allmuça | MF | 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Agonit Sallaj | DF | 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Mërgim BrahimiSUI-21 | MF | 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Vullnet Basha | MF | 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Albi Dosti | MF | 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Arbnor Fejzullahu | DF | 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Albi Alla* | DF | 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Astrit Ajdarević | MF | 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ramën Çepele* | DF | 2020 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Jon Mersinaj* | DF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Albion Marku* | DF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardit Deliu* | MF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Esat Mala* | MF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Ardit Toli* | MF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Lorenco Vila* | FW | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Serxho Ujka* | MF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Herald Marku* | MF | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Alen Sherri* | GK | 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Marvin Çuni* | MF | 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Sebastjan Spahiu* | MF | 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Maldini Kacurri* | DF | 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Cristian Shpendi* | FW | 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Simon Simoni* | GK | 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Klisman Cake* | DF | 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Nazmi Gripshi* | MF | 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| = | Bujar Pllana* | DF | 2026 | 1 | 0 | |
- KOS = Withdrew to play for Kosovo.
- SUI = Withdrew to play for Switzerland.
- SUI-21 = Withdrew to play for Switzerland U21.
Notes
edit- ↑ Players who are still active for the national team are players who have not retired from international football and are, subsequently, eligible to be called up.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Komiteti Ekzekutiv". FSHF. Archived from the original on 30 April 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
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- ↑ "Results Hint at Albanian Ascension". UEFA. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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- ↑ "Armenia 0–3 Albania". The Guardian. 11 October 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ↑ Mezahi, Maher (23 June 2016). "Albania Leave France With Heads Held High After Historic Euro Campaign". ESPN. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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- 1 2 Mamrud, Roberto. "Alban Bushi – Goals in International Matches". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- 1 2 3 Mamrud, Roberto; Hoxha, Florian. "Albania – Record International Players". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ "Panajot Pano". eu-football.info. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ "Golden Players Take Centre Stage". UEFA. 29 November 2003. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ↑ Mamrud, Roberto. "Foto Strakosha". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 23 May 2008. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ Mamrud, Roberto. "Altin Lala". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ Mamrud, Roberto. "Lorik Cana – International Appearances". The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
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- ↑ "Most Albania Caps". EU-Football.info. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Albania". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
External links
edit- Albania national football team at National-Football-Teams.com
- FSHF.org Archived 21 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine