Player name: Etrit Berisha
Basic information
- Full name: Etrit Berisha
- Date of birth: June 10, 1989
- Place of birth: Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo)
- Nationality: Albanian (represents the Albania national team)
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Preferred foot: Right
Club career (high-level)
- Besa Kavajë (Albania) — Began senior career; developed as a first-team goalkeeper.
- Kalmar FF (Sweden) — Moved to Sweden and played in Allsvenskan, gaining wider attention.
- IFK Norrköping (Sweden) — Continued in Allsvenskan and further established himself.
- Sampdoria (Italy) — Transferred to Serie A; served as keeper in top-flight Italian football.
- SPAL (Italy) — Played in Serie A/Serie B with the club.
- Other clubs: Has had loans and later moves within Italy and elsewhere during his career.
International career
- National team: Albania
- Debut: Made senior debut in 2011.
- Caps: Over 50 appearances for Albania (official totals may vary as of latest updates).
- Major tournaments: Key member of the Albania squad that qualified for UEFA Euro 2016 — Albania's first appearance in a major tournament; he featured as the starting goalkeeper during the competition.
Notable attributes and achievements
- Recognized for shot-stopping ability, aerial command, and penalty-saving instincts.
- Played an important role in Albania's defensive record during qualification for Euro 2016.
- Experience across multiple European leagues, including top-level football in Italy.
Additional notes
- Born in Kosovo (Pristina) but represents Albania at international level.
- Statistics (club appearances, clean sheets, current club, and exact cap totals) change over time; consult a live sports database for the latest numbers.