Etrit Berisha (born 10 March 1989) is an Albanian professional goalkeeper who has represented both club and country. He is best known for his shot-stopping ability, aerial command, and penalty-saving record.

• Full name: Etrit Berisha
• Date of birth: 10 March 1989
• Place of birth: Prizren, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo)
• Nationality: Albanian (also eligible for Kosovo by birth)
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: ~1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Kf Trepça'89 (youth / early senior): Began his senior career in Kosovo before moving to Albania.
• Kalmar FF (Sweden): Moved to Kalmar in 2010 and established himself in the Allsvenskan, gaining attention for consistent performances.
• SS Lazio (Italy): Joined Lazio on loan in January 2013, later signed permanently. Served mainly as backup but made important appearances in Serie A and cup competitions.
• SPAL (Italy): Transferred to SPAL in the summer of 2016 (on loan initially, then permanently). At SPAL he featured as first-choice goalkeeper during several Serie A seasons, helping the newly promoted club retain top-flight status on multiple occasions with crucial saves and steady leadership from the back.
• Atalanta (loan): Brief loan spells or transfer links occurred later in his career, but his most notable Italian period was with Lazio and SPAL.

International career

• Berisha chose to represent Albania at senior international level. He made his debut for the Albania national team in 2012 and was a regular starter for several years.
• He was Albania’s starting goalkeeper during UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying and played in the final tournament at UEFA Euro 2016, which was Albania’s first major international tournament qualification. His performances were widely praised for composure and key saves.
• He has earned over 30 caps for Albania (number varies by update) and served as an important figure in the national team setup.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong shot-stopper with good reflexes and reach due to his height.
• Comfortable collecting crosses and commanding the penalty area.
• Experienced in organizing defenses and providing vocal leadership.
• Proven under pressure, including penalty situations and relegation battles.

Notable facts

• Part of the Albania squad at UEFA Euro 2016 — the nation’s first participation at a major tournament.
• Moved from the Albanian/Kosovan leagues to Sweden before establishing himself in Italy’s top divisions.

Current status

As of the latest updates, Berisha’s club status has changed over time after his spell at SPAL. For the most current club, appearances, and cap total, consult the latest club roster or national team records (club transfers and squad lists can change each season).