Player Name: Elseid Hysaj

• Full name: Elseid Gëzim Hysaj
• Date of birth: February 2, 1994
• Place of birth: Shkodër, Albania
• Nationality: Albanian
• Primary position: Right back (can also play left back)

Club career (high-level):

• Besa Kavajë (youth / senior debut)
• Empoli (2011–2015) — broke through in Italy, helping Empoli gain promotion to Serie A
• Napoli (2015–2021) — established as a reliable fullback in Serie A and in European competitions
• Lazio (2021–present as of 2024) — continued Serie A career

International career with Albania:

• Made senior debut for the Albania national team in 2013.
• Key member of the squad that qualified for UEFA Euro 2016; played at Euro 2016 (Albania's first appearance at a major tournament).
• Has earned over 50 caps for Albania (caps total may have changed since 2024).

Playing style and strengths:

• Defensively solid fullback with good tactical awareness.
• Strong stamina and work-rate, able to support both defense and attack along the flank.
• Capable crosser and comfortable on either side of the defense when required.

Honours & recognition (not exhaustive):

• Won domestic and notable team honours with Napoli (Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana appearances during his time there).
• Recognized as one of Albania's most consistent defenders during the 2010s and early 2020s.

Notes: Club affiliation and caps/goals statistics can change; for the latest numbers check current club and national team records. This summary reflects career highlights up to the mid-2020s.