KOSOVO NATIONAL UNDER-15 FOOTBALL TEAM

Kosovo
Nickname(s)	Dardanët ( Dardanians)
Association	Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës (FFK)
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Isa Sadriu; Gazmend Haliti
Captain	Rotation
Top scorer	Elton Krasniqi (8)
FIFA code	KVX
First international
	Albania 1–1 Kosovo ; ( Elbasan, Albania; 3 May 2018)
Biggest win
	Kosovo 8–0 Tajikistan ; ( Kamëz, Albania; 19 September 2019)

The Kosovo national under-15 football team ( Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të Kosovës nën 15 vjeç; Serbian: Фудбалска репрезентација Косова до 15. године, romanized: Fudbalska reprezentacija Kosova do 15. godine) is the national under-15 football team of Kosovo and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo.

History

Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies

On 6 February 2013, FIFA gave the permission to play international friendly games against other member associations.^[2] Whereas, on 13 January 2014, there was a change of this permit that forbade Kosovo to play against the national teams of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Club teams were also allowed to play friendlies and this happened after a FIFA Emergency Committee meeting. However, it was stipulated that clubs and representative teams of the Football Federation of Kosovo may not display national symbols as flags, emblems, etc. or play national anthems. The go-ahead was given after meetings between the Football Association of Serbia and Sepp Blatter.

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

In September 2015 at an UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta was approved the request from the federation to the admission in UEFA to the next Ordinary Congress to be held in Budapest.^[3] On 3 May 2016, at the Ordinary Congress. Kosovo were accepted into UEFA after members voted 28–24 in favor of Kosovo.^[4]^[5] Ten days later, Kosovo was accepted in FIFA during their 66th congress in Mexico with 141 votes in favour and 23 against.^[6]

First match

Kosovo in most of the time has organized training camps in Kosovo and Europe with different players from the local championship and diaspora. On 3 May 2018, Kosovo for first time in its history played a friendly match against Albania and the match ended with a 1–1 away draw and the starting line-up of that match was Rijad Bytyqi ( GK), Albert Raçi, Albin Nishori, Arian Hetemi, Dardan Ibishi, Diar Halili, Dion Berisha, Eduard Ibrahimi, Elion Mahmuti, Ilhan Majić and Sadri Pacolli.^[7]

Competitive record

UEFA U15 Development Tournament

Kosovo participated in the UEFA U15 Development Tournament for the first time in August 2019, where took first place after winning two matches against Albania (2–1) and North Macedonia (0–1) and drew without goals against Montenegro.^[8] One month later, Kosovo again participated in the UEFA U15 Development Tournament, where again took first place after winning all three matches against Tajikistan (8–0), Estonia (3–0) and Albania (0–1).^[9]

Year	Round	Pos	Pld	W	D	GF	GA
August 2019	Winners	1st	3	2	1	3	1
September 2019	Winners	1st	3	3	0	12	0
Total	Winners	2/2	6	5	1	15	1

Fixtures and results

2018

3 May Friendly	Albania	1–1	Kosovo	Elbasan, Albania
12:00	Sulaj 46'	Report	Tahiri 61'	Stadium: Elbasan Arena Referee: Emanuela Rusta ( Albania)

5 May Friendly	Albania	1–1	Kosovo	Shkodër, Albania
12:00	Mezani 35'	Report	Mahmuti 15'	Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Referee: Suada Tushaj ( Albania)

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the 2019 UEFA U15 Development Tournament.^[10]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club^[a]
1 GK	Erion Mala	(2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 19)	Feronikeli
1 GK	Altin Gjoka	(2005-11-11) 11 November 2005 (age 18)	Drenica

2 DF	Bleron Hashani	(2005-01-04) 4 January 2005 (age 19)	Urbano Raskovë
2 DF	Erblin Thaqi	(2005-01-15) 15 January 2005 (age 19)	Hannover 96
2 DF	Alp Shahini	(2005-02-09) 9 February 2005 (age 19)	Dinamo Ferizaj
2 DF	Erolind Rudari	(2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 19)	Rroni 19
2 DF	Erion Zeka	(2005-04-22) 22 April 2005 (age 19)	2 Korriku
2 DF	Rigon Xhaferi	(2005-05-04) 4 May 2005 (age 18)	2 Korriku
2 DF	Nderim Avdullahu	(2005-06-11) 11 June 2005 (age 18)	2 Korriku
2 DF	Dren Dobruna	(2005-07-29) 29 July 2005 (age 18)	New York Red Bulls

3 MF	Lorent Talla	(2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 19)	Queens Park Rangers
3 MF	Erion Ramushi	(2005-01-08) 8 January 2005 (age 19)	Ardhmëria Ferizaj
3 MF	Emin Reçica	(2005-01-17) 17 January 2005 (age 19)	2 Korriku
3 MF	Ariol Bllaca	(2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 19)	2 Korriku
3 MF	Leon Toska	(2005-04-18) 18 April 2005 (age 19)	Winterthur
3 MF	Leon Reçica	(2005-09-05) 5 September 2005 (age 18)	Winterthur

4 FW	Elton Krasniqi	(2005-02-27) 27 February 2005 (age 19)	2 Korriku
4 FW	Armend Maroshi	(2005-03-11) 11 March 2005 (age 19)	Cibalia
4 FW	Igball Jashari	(2005-07-14) 14 July 2005 (age 18)	Kurda
4 FW	Leart Halimi	(2005-08-08) 8 August 2005 (age 18)	Hertha BSC

Coaching staff

Position	Name
Head coach(es)	Isa Sadriu
Head coach(es)	Gazmend Haliti
Goalkeeping coach	Xhelal Karabegu
Physiotherapist	Mentor Sfishta
Device manager	Sahit Salihu
Team manager	Rinor Havolli
Technical director	Primož Gliha

Head-to-head records against other countries

As of 23 September 2019

Opponent	Pld	W	D	GF	GA	GD	Win %
Albania	4	2	2	5	3	+2	050.00
Estonia	1	1	0	3	0	+3	100.00
Montenegro	1	0	1	0	0	+0	000.00
North Macedonia	1	1	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Tajikistan	1	1	0	8	0	+8	100.00
5 Countries	8	5	3	17	3	+14	062.50

Notes and references

Notes

^
The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament.

References

^ Dryomin, Mark; Tabeira, Martin; Lozano, Carles; Jeffree, Iain (2 June 2016). "FIFA Country Codes". RSSSF. Kosovo (KVX)
^ "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2019.
^ "UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës" [UEFA reviews in March next year Kosovo's membership] (in Albanian). Voice of America. 19 September 2015.
^ "Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA". UEFA. 3 May 2016.
^ "Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote". The Guardian. 3 May 2016.
^ "Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet në FIFA, jemi të barabartë me të gjitha vendet e botës" [Official: Kosovo is admitted to FIFA, we are equal to all countries in the world] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 13 May 2016.
^ "Kosova U15 barazoi me Shqipërinë në miqësoren e parë" [Kosovo U15 drew with Albania in the first friendly] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 3 May 2018.
^ "Kosova U15 triumfoi në turneun e mbajtur në Shkup" [Kosovo U15 triumphed in the tournament held in Skopje] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 30 August 2019.
^ "Kosova U15 triumfon në "UEFA Development Tournament" në Kamëz" [Kosovo U15 triumphs in the "UEFA Development Tournament" in Kamëz] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 23 September 2019.
^ "Kombëtarja U15 merr pjesë në turneun zhvillimor të UEFA-s në Kamëz" [The national U15 team participates in the UEFA Development Tournament in Kamëz] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 18 September 2019.

External links

Official website (in Albanian and English)
Kosovo U15 News about the team

[cnote_a] 
The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament.

[1] Dryomin, Mark; Tabeira, Martin; Lozano, Carles; Jeffree, Iain (2 June 2016). "FIFA Country Codes". RSSSF. Kosovo (KVX)

[2] "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2019.

[3] "UEFA shqyrton në mars të vitit të ardhshëm anëtarësimin e Kosovës" [UEFA reviews in March next year Kosovo's membership] (in Albanian). Voice of America. 19 September 2015.

[4] "Football Federation of Kosovo joins UEFA". UEFA. 3 May 2016.

[5] "Kosovo accepted as member of Uefa after Congress vote". The Guardian. 3 May 2016.

[6] "Zyrtare: Kosova pranohet në FIFA, jemi të barabartë me të gjitha vendet e botës" [Official: Kosovo is admitted to FIFA, we are equal to all countries in the world] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 13 May 2016.

[7] "Kosova U15 barazoi me Shqipërinë në miqësoren e parë" [Kosovo U15 drew with Albania in the first friendly] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 3 May 2018.

[8] "Kosova U15 triumfoi në turneun e mbajtur në Shkup" [Kosovo U15 triumphed in the tournament held in Skopje] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 30 August 2019.

[9] "Kosova U15 triumfon në "UEFA Development Tournament" në Kamëz" [Kosovo U15 triumphs in the "UEFA Development Tournament" in Kamëz] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 23 September 2019.

[10] "Kombëtarja U15 merr pjesë në turneun zhvillimor të UEFA-s në Kamëz" [The national U15 team participates in the UEFA Development Tournament in Kamëz] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 18 September 2019.

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History

Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

First match

Competitive record

UEFA U15 Development Tournament

Fixtures and results

2018

Players

Current squad

Coaching staff

Head-to-head records against other countries

See also

Notes and references

Notes

References

External links

History

Permitting by FIFA to play friendlies

Membership in UEFA and FIFA

First match

Competitive record

UEFA U15 Development Tournament

Fixtures and results

2018

Players

Current squad

Coaching staff

Head-to-head records against other countries

See also

Notes and references

Notes

References

External links

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