The Albania national under-19 football team represents Albania in international football at this age level in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup, as well as any other under-19 international football tournaments. It is controlled by Albanian Football Association, the governing body for football in Albania.
History
Before 2002, the event was classified as a U-18 tournament.
| UEFA European Under-19 Championship record | UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification record | Manager(s) | |||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |||
 2002 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | Petrit Haxhia | |||||||||
 2003 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | Haxhia | |||||||||
 2004 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Haxhia | |||||||||
 2005 |
did not qualify | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | Haxhia | |||||||||
 2006 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Haxhia | |||||||||
 2007 |
did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | Ramadan Shehu | |||||||||
 2008 |
did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | Shehu | |||||||||
 2009 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Shehu | |||||||||
 2010 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | Nevil Dede | |||||||||
 2011 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Shehu | |||||||||
 2012 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Skënder Gega | |||||||||
 2013 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | Foto Strakosha | |||||||||
 2014 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Strakosha | |||||||||
 2015 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Altin Lala | |||||||||
 2016 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | Arjan Bellaj | |||||||||
 2017 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Bellaj | |||||||||
 2018 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | Erjon Bogdani | |||||||||
 2019 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Bogdani | |||||||||
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Tournament was cancelled | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | Dede | |||||||||
| |
Tournament was cancelled | Tournament was cancelled | Armando Cungu | ||||||||||||||
 2022 |
did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | Cungu | |||||||||
 2023 |
did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Cungu | |||||||||
| 2024 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | Ervin Bulku | |||||||||
| 2025 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | Julian Ahmataj | |||||||||
 2026 |
did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Ahmataj | |||||||||
| 2027 |
To be determined | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | Fatjon Tafaj | |||||||||
 2028 |
To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
 2029 |
To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 77 | 12 | 12 | 54 | 67 | 182 | |||||||||||
| WAFF U-19 Championship | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
 2024 | Group stages | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Total | Gropstage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Recent results
| 21 March 2025 Friendly | Albania  | 0–0 |  North Macedonia | Korçë |
| Report | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium |
| 23 March 2025 Friendly | Albania | 1–0 | North Macedonia | Korçë |
L. Krasniqi  73' |
Report | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium |
| 9 June 2025 Friendly | Bulgaria | 2–2 | Albania | Etropole |
| Idriz 10' Todorov 90+2' |
Report | Nuredini 9' Hoxha 69' |
Stadium: Chavdar Stadium |
| 5 August 2025 Friendly | Italy  | 4–1 | Albania | Novara |
| Pellini 9' Maffessoli 15'Artesani 42'Mosconi 48' |
Report | B. Krasniqi 5' |
Stadium: Novarello Sporting Center |
| 7 August 2025 Friendly | Italy | 1–1 | Albania | Novara |
| Orlandi 28' |
Report | Dashi 60' |
Stadium: Novarello Sporting Center |
| 8 September 2025 Friendly | Albania | 0–1 |  Kosovo | Tirana |
| Report | Llumnica 74' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 10 October 2025 Friendly | Albania | 2–1 |  Republic of Ireland | Tirana |
| Huqi 36' Nuredini 87' (pen.) |
Report | O’Sullivan 76' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit |
| 12 October 2025 Friendly | Albania | 2–2 | Republic of Ireland | Luz i Vogël |
| Nuredini 62' Kulla 69' |
Report | Mare 52' Otegabayo 90+2' |
Stadium: Luz i Vogël Stadium |
| 12 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | Ukraine | 3–0 | Albania | Durrës |
| Redushko 34' Popov 74'Kamenskyi 88' |
Report | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Joakim Östling (Sweden) |
| 15 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | Slovakia | 0–0 | Albania | Durrës |
| Report | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Joakim Östling (Sweden) |
| 18 November 2025 2026 UEFA Q | Albania | 0–1 |  Montenegro | Durrës |
| Report | Jovanović 78' |
Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Matthias Jöllenbeck (Germany) |
| 25 March 2026 2027 UEFA Q | Luxembourg  | 2–1 | Albania | Tirana |
| Kadamani 29' da Silva 36' |
Report | A. Durmishi 45' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit Referee: Wojciech Myc (Poland) |
| 28 March 2026 2027 UEFA Q | Albania | 7–1 | Malta | Tirana |
| A. Durmishi 21', 41', 49' Kulla 35', 72', 80'Rexhepi 56' |
Report | Camilleri 26' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit Referee: Michele Beltrano (San Marino) |
| 31 March 2026 2027 UEFA Q | Albania | 2–2 | Norway | Tirana |
| Kulla 52', 90+2' |
Report | Solberg 36' Gosik 41' |
Stadium: Shtëpia e Futbollit Referee: Wojciech Myc (Poland) |
| 4 June 2026 Friendly | Bulgaria | 1–0 | Albania | Sofia |
| Deykov 71' |
Report | Stadium: National Football Base Boyana |
| 7 June 2026 Friendly | Bulgaria | 3–0 | Albania | Sofia |
| Boychev 27' Tsonov 44' (pen.)Bozhkov 62' |
Report | Stadium: National Football Base Boyana |
| 2026 2027 UEFA Q | Albania | v | Armenia |
| 2026 2027 UEFA Q | Cyprus  | v | Albania |
Players
Current squad
- The following players were called up for the friendly matches.[1]
- Match dates: 4–7 June 2026
- Opposition: Bulgaria
- Caps and goals correct as of: 7 June 2026, after the match against Bulgaria
- Players in bold have been called up or have played at least one full international match with national senior team.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Daniel Çuli | 24 October 2008 | 8 | 0 | Hellas Verona U18 | |
| GK | Klevi Hasaj | 28 September 2008 | 1 | 0 | Iliria | |
| DF | Leon Sylejmani | 30 May 2008 | 12 | 0 | Servette U19 | |
| DF | Lucas Çekrezi | 5 March 2008 | 8 | 0 | Torino U18 | |
| DF | Endrit Asani | 29 September 2008 | 5 | 0 | Lausanne U19 | |
| DF | Enis Vrella | 3 April 2008 | 2 | 0 |  Landskrona U19 | |
| DF | Betim Hasanaj | 13 August 2008 | 2 | 0 | Lillestrøm II | |
| DF | Frestim Gaxheri | 6 September 2008 | 2 | 0 | Lausanne U19 | |
| DF | Stiven Nikolli | 9 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | Laçi U19 | |
| DF | Albrejd Ndoj | 10 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | Pontevalleceppi | |
| MF | Rikardo Sheji | 5 March 2008 | 12 | 0 | Perugia U19 | |
| MF | Serxho Vogli | 21 March 2008 | 10 | 0 | Tirana | |
| MF | Andreas Llana | 26 January 2008 | 8 | 0 | Olympiacos U19 | |
| MF | Oliver Blini | 10 January 2008 | 7 | 0 | Empoli U20 | |
| MF | Armir Boriçi | 2 November 2008 | 3 | 0 | Elbasani | |
| MF | Sergjo Huna | 8 October 2008 | 2 | 0 | Teuta U19 | |
| MF | Klevi Ajazi | 12 November 2008 | 2 | 0 | Laçi | |
| FW | Alen Vukaj | 22 January 2008 | 5 | 0 | Inter U18 | |
| FW | Emiljano Mihana | 18 March 2008 | 2 | 0 | Tirana | |
| FW | Kevin Gjoka | 23 April 2008 | 2 | 0 | Catanzaro U19 | |
| FW | Grei Kuqi | 18 November 2008 | 2 | 0 | Teuta | |
Recent call-ups
Following are listed players called up in the previous 12 months that are still eligible to represent Under 19 team.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Raffaele Huli | 30 July 2008 | 7 | 0 | Juventus U20 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| GK | Alain Taho | 30 April 2007 | 7 | 0 | Inter U20 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025U21 |
| GK | Darius Zadeja | 7 May 2007 | 0 | 0 | Partizani U19 |
v. Kosovo, 8 September 2025 |
| DF | Kris Gecaj | 14 November 2008 | 8 | 0 | Genoa U20 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Fabjano Nuhaj | 6 April 2008 | 3 | 0 | Olympiacos U19 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Spasian Nasto | 4 June 2008 | 1 | 0 | Skënderbeu U19 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Uesli Arapi | 8 January 2008 | 0 | 0 | Partizani U19 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Samuele Sina | 14 February 2007 | 15 | 0 | Ospitaletto |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Yoni El Malem Beshaj | 1 July 2007 | 12 | 0 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva U19 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Davide Avdullari | 13 January 2007 | 10 | 0 | Mestre |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Ramiz Ndoj | 13 February 2007 | 0 | 0 | Teuta U19 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| DF | Xhesild Kapllanaj | 21 February 2007 | 1 | 0 | Vllaznia U19 |
v. Republic of Ireland, 15 October 2025 |
| DF | Kleo Shpuza | 7 January 2007 | 15 | 0 | Lazio U20 |
v. Kosovo, 8 September 2025 |
| DF | Ardi Mulaj | 11 January 2007 | 6 | 0 | St. Kickers U19 |
v. Kosovo, 8 September 2025 |
| DF | Samuel Xhafkollari | 15 September 2007 | 0 | 0 | Teuta U19 |
v. Kosovo, 8 September 2025 |
| DF | Diart Gashi | 3 February 2008 | 4 | 0 | Hertha BSC U19 |
v. Italy, 7 August 2025 |
| DF | Rinaldo Nela | 20 January 2007 | 3 | 0 | Cassino |
v. Italy, 7 August 2025 |
| MF | Dijar Ferati | 24 September 2008 | 3 | 0 |  Rio Ave U23 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| MF | Dajan Durmishi | 25 June 2008 | 1 | 0 |  Koper U19 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| MF | Ergis Arifi | 11 January 2007 | 19 | 0 | Teuta |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Mattia Huqi | 21 June 2007 | 16 | 2 | Empoli U20 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Matteo Dashi | 22 January 2007 | 6 | 1 |  Crystal Palace U21 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| MF | Leart Krasniqi | 5 December 2007 | 10 | 1 | Hammarby TFF |
v. Republic of Ireland, 15 October 2025 |
| MF | Evagjelos Gjoka | 26 July 2008 | 2 | 0 | PAOK U19 |
v. Republic of Ireland, 15 October 2025 |
| MF | Besalet Krasniqi | 30 May 2007 | 7 | 1 | Bologna U20 |
v. Kosovo, 8 September 2025 |
| MF | Altin Lataj | 18 May 2007 | 2 | 0 | Rosengård |
v. Italy, 7 August 2025 |
| MF | Ernesto Marqeshi | 7 January 2008 | 0 | 0 | Tirana U19 |
v. Italy, 7 August 2025 |
| MF | Artan Latifi | 9 May 2007 | 2 | 0 | Mainz U19 |
v. Bulgaria, 9 June 2025 |
| FW | Gabriel Kulla | 20 February 2008 | 10 | 6 | Sassuolo U20 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Arman Durmishi | 25 June 2008 | 6 | 4 | Juventus U20 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Enis Rexhepi | 12 March 2008 | 3 | 1 | Stuttgart U19 |
v. Norway, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Tedi Malaj | 2 July 2007 | 13 | 3 | Partizani |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Briajan Gjyla | 26 July 2007 | 11 | 0 | Sassuolo U20 |
v. Montenegro, 18 November 2025 |
| FW | Xheto Joi Nuredini | 5 August 2007 | 12 | 4 | Genoa U20 |
v. Republic of Ireland, 15 October 2025 |
| FW | Deivid Hoxha | 20 January 2007 | 4 | 1 | Panetolikos |
v. Italy, 7 August 2025 |
| FW | Ledjon Fikaj | 5 March 2007 | 1 | 0 | CZ Jena U19 |
v. Bulgaria, 9 June 2025 |
- Notes
- U21 = Was called up from national under-21 squad.
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff:[2]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Fatjon Tafaj |
| Assistant coach | Agron Kërçova |
| Goalkeeping coach | Elvis Kotorri |
| Team doctor | Mehmet Buzmexhani |
| Physiotherapists | Tedi Maqellari |
| Athletic preparator | Ardit Gjikola |
| Video analyst | Martin Lulgjuraj |
| Team manager | Sajdi Gashi |
| Equipment manager | Osman Bulku |
See also
- Albania men's national football team
- Albania men's national under-23 football team
- Albania men's national under-21 football team
- Albania men's national under-20 football team
- Albania men's national under-18 football team
- Albania men's national under-17 football team
- Albania men's national under-16 football team
- Albania men's national under-15 football team
- Albania women's national football team
- Albania women's national under-19 football team
- Albania women's national under-17 football team
- Albania national football team results
- Albania national youth football team
- Albanian Superliga
- Football in Albania
- List of Albania international footballers
References
- ↑ "Norvegjia, Luksemburgu e Malta, trajneri Tafaj publikon listën e kuqezinjve për sfidat e raundit të parë të Europianit U-19 për djem" (in Albanian). Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "Kombëtarja U-19 (Albania national under-19 team)". FSHF.org. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
External links
- Albania under-19 football team at UEFA.com
- Albania under-19 at Soccerway
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