Another remarkable week has come to an end for the players of the Albanian National Team, who continue to make headlines across Europe and beyond. From Serie A to Iran, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, several Albanian footballers stood out with goals, assists, and decisive performances for their clubs.
Berisha’s First Serie A Goal
Medon Berisha marked a milestone moment in his career by scoring his first-ever Serie A goal for Lecce. The Albanian midfielder, who has firmly secured his spot in the starting lineup, delivered a spectacular free-kick against Udinese. Alongside him, Ylber Ramadani also started in midfield, helping Lecce control the rhythm of the game.
Asani Continues His Scoring Form in Iran
Jasir Asani remains a key figure for Esteghlal in the Iranian Pro League. The winger once again showcased his precision and calmness, converting a penalty in the 42nd minute to open the scoring in his team’s 3-0 away victory over Fajr Sepasi. Asani’s consistent performances have made him one of the standout foreign players in the league.
Shpendi Returns to Scoring Ways
In Italy’s Serie B, Cristian Shpendi returned to the scoresheet, netting the decisive goal in Cesena’s 1-0 away win over Sudtirol. The young striker’s effort secured all three points for his team and brought his tally to three goals for the season, underlining his growing importance for both club and country.
Gripshi and Seferi Provide Key Assists
Meanwhile, Nazmi Gripshi and Taulant Seferi made their mark with crucial assists for their respective clubs.
Gripshi assisted Astana’s only goal in a 1-1 draw against Kairat Almaty, in what proved to be the final match of the Kazakh championship. Despite Astana’s failure to clinch the title, Gripshi’s creativity stood out once again.
In Turkey’s First Division, Taulant Seferi set up the second goal in Bodrumspor’s 2-0 victory over Igdir FK, providing a pinpoint pass for teammate Habesoglu to seal the win in the 79th minute.
Consistent Performers Across Europe
Beyond the goal scorers, several other Albanian internationals also featured as starters for their clubs this week, including Thomas Strakosha, Mario Mitaj, Klisman Cake, Berat Gjimshiti, Arlind Ajeti, Kristjan Asllani, Arbër Hoxha, Mirlind Daku, and Rey Manaj. Their regular appearances at top levels highlight the growing presence and influence of Albanian footballers across the continent.
The week’s performances underline a key reality: Albanian players are not just representing their clubs — they’re carrying forward the competitive spirit and rising reputation of an entire footballing nation. With goals in Serie A, assists in Turkey and Kazakhstan, and continued consistency in Europe’s biggest leagues, the red and black colors continue to shine brightly on the international stage.