Andi Janjeva (born 11 October 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Albanian Kategoria Superiore club Partizani Tirana. Born in England, he represents Kosovo at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andi Janjeva | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Partizani Tirana | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Eagles United | ||
| 2010–2022 | Watford | ||
| 2023–2024 | Partizani Tirana | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020-2022 | Watford | ||
| 2023 | Dover Athletic | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | Partizani Tirana | 51 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Kosovo U16 | 7 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 8 April 2018 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editJanjeva began his career at the age of five at Eagles United, a club established by the Albanian community in London,[1] before later joining the Watford youth team. On 23 January 2020, he was named as a Watford first team substitute for the first time in a 2019–20 FA Cup third round proper match against Tranmere Rovers.[2]
In March 2023, Janjeva joined National League South side Dover Athletic.[3] On 7 March 2023, he was named as a Dover Athletic substitute for the first time in a league match against Cheshunt.[4] His debut with Dover Athletic came eighteen days later against St Albans City after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Jake Goodman.[5]
Partizani Tirana
editIn July 2023, Janjeva joined Kategoria Superiore U-21 side Partizani Tirana U-21. His debut with Partizani Tirana U-21 came on 25 October against Tirana U-21 after being named in the starting line-up.[6]
On 1 November 2023, Janjeva was named as a Partizani Tirana's first team substitute for the first time in a Kategoria Superiore match against Laçi.[7] His debut with Partizani Tirana's first team came on 27 November against Dinamo City after being named in the starting line-up.[8]
International career
editOn 19 November 2017, Janjeva was named as part of the Kosovo U16 squad for 2017 Aegean Mercedes Cup.[9] His debut with Kosovo U16 came a day later against the host Turkey U16 after being named in the starting line-up.[10]
On 1 August 2019, Janjeva received a call-up from Kosovo U19 for a three-day training camp in Pristina that was being held as part of preparations for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifications.[11]
On 15 March 2022, Janjeva received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the UEFA Euro 2023 qualification matches against Slovenia U21,[12] but he was an unused substitute in these matches.
Playing style
editJanjeva is a defender, and plays right-back alongside centre-back. [citation needed]
Personal life
editHonours
edit- Partizani Tirana
References
edit- 1 2 "Janjeva, the striker turned center back". Koha Ditore. 30 August 2020.
- ↑ "Tranmere Rovers – Watford FC 2:1 (FA Cup 2019/2020, 3. Round)". WorldFootball.net. 23 January 2020.
- ↑ "Deal Town go green which is Andi for Dover". Dover Athletic F.C. 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Dover Athletic vs. Cheshunt 0–3". Soccerway. 7 March 2023.
- ↑ "St Albans City vs. Dover Athletic 1–0". Soccerway. 25 March 2023.
- ↑ "Tirana 0:1 Partizani" (in Albanian). Albanian Football Federation. 25 October 2023.
- ↑ "Laçi vs. Partizan Tirana 0–1". Soccerway. 1 November 2023.
- ↑ "Një debutues te Partizani, publikohen formacionet zyrtare të derbit" [A debutant for Partizani, official derby lineups published]. CNA.al (in Albanian). 27 November 2023.
- ↑ "Kombëtarja e Kosovës U17 udhëtoi për Turqi" [The Kosovo national U17 team traveled to Turkey] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 19 November 2017.
- ↑ "Kombëtarja U17 pëson humbje në hapje të turneut" [The national U17 team suffers losses in the opening of the tournament] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 20 November 2017.
- ↑ "Kombëtarja U19 në grumbullim treditorë, ja lista e futbollistëve" [The national U19 team is in a three-day training camp, here is the list of players] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 August 2019.
- ↑ "Bunjaki publikon listën e futbollistëve të Kombëtares U21" [Bunjaki publishes the list of players of the national U21 team] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 15 March 2022.
External links
edit- Andi Janjeva at Soccerway.com
- Andi Janjeva at WorldFootball.net
- Andi Janjeva at kicker (in German)
