Kreshnik Krasniqi

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.

Not to be confused with Kreshnic Krasniqi.
Kreshnik Krasniqi
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-12-22) 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 50 (1)
International career‡
2016 Norway U16 5 (1)
2018 Kosovo U19 3 (0)
2019–2022 Kosovo U21 11 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 October 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 May 2023

Club career

Hønefoss

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

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

Under-16

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]

Under-19

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

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

Krasniqi was born in Hønefoss, Norway to Kosovo Albanian parents from Gjakova.[10]

Career statistics

Club
As of 28 May 2022[11][12]
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hønefoss 2015 OBOS-ligaen 10008[lower-alpha 1]191
Strømsgodset III 2016 3. divisjon 171001[lower-alpha 2]0171
Strømsgodset II 2017 41001[lower-alpha 3]051
2018 19400—194
2019 12100—121
Strømsgodset 2020 Eliteserien 5000—50
2021 20130—231
2022 10044—144
Career total 8887410110513
  1. Appearance with Hønefoss II
  2. Appearance with Strømsgodset II
  3. Appearance with Strømsgodset III

References
  1. "Nest-Sotra vs. Hønefoss 1–3". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. "Start vs. Strømsgodset 2–2". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  3. "Strømsgodset vs. Odd 1–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  4. "2016 Mercedes-Benz Ege Kupası (takımlar)" [2016 Mercedes-Benz Aegean Cup (squads)] (PDF) (in Turkish). Turkish Football Federation. January 2016.
  5. "Branns ving talent åpnet ballet for Norge" [Branns wing talent opened the ball for Norway] (in Norwegian). Bergensavisen. 18 January 2016.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. "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.
  10. "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.
  11. Kreshnik Krasniqi at Soccerway
  12. Kreshnik Krasniqi at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
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