Kreshnik Krasniqi

Not to be confused with Kreshnic Krasniqi.

Kreshnik Krasniqi

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-12-22) 22 December 2000 (age 24)
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	78	(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 4 December 2024 ‡ 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

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

Norway

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]

Kosovo

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 9 May 2024[11][12]

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
	2023		21	0	2	0	—		23	0
	2024		6	0	2	1	—		8	1
Career total			114	8	9	5	10	1	133	14

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)

External links

• Kreshnik Krasniqi at Soccerway
• Kreshnik Krasniqi at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)