Kreshnik Krasniqi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 December 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Hønefoss, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Strømsgodset | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2015 | Hønefoss | ||
| 2016–2019 | Strømsgodset | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | Hønefoss 2 | 8 | (1) |
| 2015 | Hønefoss | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Strømsgodset 3 | 18 | (1) |
| 2016–2019 | Strømsgodset 2 | 36 | (6) |
| 2020– | Strømsgodset | 56 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | Norway U16 | 5 | (1) |
| 2018 | Kosovo U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Kosovo U21 | 11 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 May 2023 | |||
Kreshnik Krasniqi (born 22 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwegian club Strømsgodset. Born in Norway, he has represented that nation and Kosovo at youth international levels.
Club career[edit]
Hønefoss[edit]
On 25 May 2015, Krasniqi made his debut with his hometown club Hønefoss in a 1–3 away win against Nest-Sotra after coming on as a substitute at 86th minute in place of Kevin Beugré.[1]
Strømsgodset[edit]
On 17 June 2020, Krasniqi was named as a Strømsgodset substitute for the first time in a Eliteserien match against IK Start.[2] His debut with Strømsgodset came four days later in a 1–0 home win against Odd after coming on as a substitute at 65th minute in place of Ipalibo Jack.[3]
International career[edit]
Norway[edit]
Under-16[edit]
In January 2016, Krasniqi was named as part of the Norway U16 squad for 2016 Mercedes-Benz Aegean Cup.[4] On 18 January 2016, he made his debut with Norway U16 in 2016 Mercedes-Benz Aegean Cup group stage match against Czech Republic U16 after being named in the starting line-up.[5]
Kosovo[edit]
Under-19[edit]
On 2 October 2018, Krasniqi was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifications.[6] On 10 October 2018, he made his debut with Kosovo U19 in 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifications match against Austria U19 after being named in the starting line-up.[7]
Under-21[edit]
On 27 May 2019, Krasniqi received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches against Andorra U21 and Turkey U21.[8] On 6 June 2019, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Andorra U21 after coming on as a substitute at 83rd minute in place of Kreshnik Hajrizi.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Krasniqi was born in Hønefoss, Norway to Kosovo Albanian parents from Gjakova.[10]
Career statistics[edit]
Club[edit]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hønefoss | 2015 | OBOS-ligaen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8[a] | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Strømsgodset III | 2016 | 3. divisjon | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Strømsgodset II | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 4 | |||
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | |||
| Strømsgodset | 2020 | Eliteserien | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | |||
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | — | 14 | 4 | |||
| Career total | 88 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 105 | 13 | ||
- ^ Appearance with Hønefoss II
- ^ Appearance with Strømsgodset II
- ^ Appearance with Strømsgodset III
References[edit]
- ^ "Nest-Sotra vs. Hønefoss 1–3". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Start vs. Strømsgodset 2–2". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Strømsgodset vs. Odd 1–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "2016 Mercedes-Benz Ege Kupası (takımlar)" [2016 Mercedes-Benz Aegean Cup (squads)] (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Football Federation. January 2016.
- ^ "Branns ving talent åpnet ballet for Norge" [Branns wing talent opened the ball for Norway] (in Norwegian). Bergensavisen. 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Kombëtarja U-19 grumbullohet më 5 tetor për ndeshjet kualifikuese" [The national U-19 team gathers on October 5 for the qualifying matches] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 2 October 2018.
- ^ "Kombëtarja U-19 në ndeshjen e parë luajti baras kundër Austrisë" [The national U-19 team in the first match played a draw against Austria] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 10 October 2018.
- ^ "Prekazi publikon listën, beson te lojtarët e rinj" [Prekazi publishes the list, believes in new players] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Kosova U21 shkëlqen kundër Andorrës, fiton 4:0" [Kosovo U21 shines against Andorra, wins 4:0] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Futbollisti Kreshnik Krasniqi falënderon presidentin Ademi për përkujdesje" [Footballer Kreshnik Krasniqi thanks President Ademi for his care] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 3 November 2022.
- ^ Kreshnik Krasniqi at Soccerway
- ^ Kreshnik Krasniqi at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
External links[edit]
- Kreshnik Krasniqi at Soccerway
- Kreshnik Krasniqi at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
- 2000 births
- Living people
- People from Ringerike (municipality)
- Footballers from Buskerud
- Kosovan men's footballers
- Kosovo men's youth international footballers
- Kosovo men's under-21 international footballers
- Norwegian men's footballers
- Norway men's youth international footballers
- Norwegian people of Kosovan descent
- Norwegian people of Albanian descent
- Men's association football midfielders
- Norwegian First Division players
- Hønefoss BK players
- Norwegian Third Division players
- Eliteserien players
- Strømsgodset Toppfotball players