Amir Rrahmani
Amir Rrahmani is a Kosovar footballer born in 1994 who plays as a centre-back for Napoli.
Rrahmani captains the Kosovo national team and has made significant contributions to his club and country.
He began his professional career with KF Drenica, where he impressed at just 17 years old.
Biography
Early Life
Amir Kadri Rrahmani was born in 1994 in Pristina, Kosovo, to Albanian parents from Skenderaj. He began his football journey with the youth team of KF Drenica, where he quickly made a name for himself, impressing coaches and fans alike. By the age of 17, he was promoted to the senior team, showcasing his talent and determination on the field.
Career Development
Rrahmani's professional career took off when he joined Partizani Tirana in 2013, where he made his debut in a match against Besa. His performances earned him the title of "Talent of the Year" at the end of the 2014-15 season. After a successful stint, he moved to RNK Split in Croatia in 2015, followed by a transfer to GNK Dinamo Zagreb, where he won multiple titles, including the Prva HNL and Croatian Cup.
In 2019, Rrahmani joined Hellas Verona FC, and later, in 2020, he signed with SSC Napoli, where he continues to play as a centre-back. His international career has been equally dynamic; initially representing Albania at various levels, he switched allegiance to the Kosovo national team in 2016, where he now serves as captain.
Legacy and Honors
Rrahmani's contributions to football have not gone unnoticed. He has been part of championship-winning teams in both Croatia and Italy, including Serie A titles with Napoli. Individually, he has been recognized in the Serie A Team of the Season and Team of the Year for his outstanding performances. His journey from a young talent in Kosovo to a prominent player in European football is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
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Career & Clubs
Being of Albanian descent from Kosovo, Rrahmani received Albanian citizenship on 4 June 2013 among Albania senior side member Agon Mehmeti, and fellow Albania U21 players Haxhi Neziraj, Valentin Gjokaj and Herolind Shala.
Albania U21
Principally Rrahmani was called up by Skënder Gega for a friendly match of the Albania U21 side against Macedonia in February 2013. He came as a later upcoming in the Albania U21's last 4 matches for the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in last four months of the tournament, exactly from August to November 2013.
Kosovo
Rrahmani was capped once for the Kosovo national team in a sanctioned match by FIFA on 25 May 2014 against Senegal, where he played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 loss.
Albania
Following his good performances at both Partizani Tirana and the Albania under-21 side, Rrahmani was called up by the Albania senior side coach Gianni De Biasi for a friendly match on 8 June 2014 against San Marino. He made his debut against the side after coming on as a substitute in place of fellow 20-year-old defender Elseid Hysaj in the 82nd minute of the match, which finished in a 0–3 away victory. On 13 November 2015, Rrahmani scored against Kosovo, a team which he previously played for.
Return to Kosovo
In August 2016, Rrahmani decided to switch his international allegiance to represent Kosovo. On 11 June 2017, he scored his first goal for Kosovo in a 4–1 defeat against Turkey during the 2018 FIFA World…
Drenica
Born in Pristina to Albanian parents from Skenderaj, Rrahmani began his football career with the youth team of Drenica, where he was promoted to the senior team during the 2011–12 campaign where he immediately began to impress despite being only 17 years old. He went on trial with Albanian Superliga side Kastrioti Krujë in the summer of 2012, where he impressed the coaching staff. However, a deal to sign the player could not be agreed, with negotiations stalled over a compensation package which was reported to be in the region of €3,000. He returned to KF Drenica where he became an important first team player as he helped his side finish just above the relegation playoff zone in the Kosovo Superleague. His contract expired at the end of the 2012–13 season and he was allowed to leave Drenica on a free transfer.
Partizani
Rrahmani was subject to interest by a host of Kategoria Superiore sides, with the reigning champions Skënderbeu formally offering the 19-year-old a contract to join the club, but he would ultimately decide to join Partizani instead. He made his debut for his new club on 21 September 2013 in an away game against Besa, where he came on as a substitute after half time in the 1–0 win for his side. At the end of 2014–15 season, Rrahmani was named "Talent of the Year" by association "Sporti na bashkon".
RNK Split
On 5 June 2015, Rrahmani finished his career at Partizani and moved to Croatian side RNK Split, where he joined the…
Club
As of match played 17 October 2026
International
As of match played 18 November 2025
Scores and results list Albania's and Kosovo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rrahmani goal.
- Club
- Partizani Tirana (2013–2015)
- Club
- KF Drenica (2011–2013)
- Club
- RNK Split (2015–2016)
- Club
- Albania national under-21 football team (2013–2014)
- Club
- Kosovo men's national association football team (2016–)
- Club
- Albania men's national football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb (2016–2019)
- Club
- Hellas Verona FC (2019–2020)
- Club
- NK Lokomotiva (2016–2017)
- Club
- Hellas Verona FC (2020–2020)
- Club
- SSC Napoli (2020–)
- National team
- Albania
- National team
- Kosovo
Legacy
Dinamo Zagreb
Prva HNL: 2017–18, 2018–19 Croatian Cup: 2017–18 Napoli
Serie A: 2022–23, 2024–25 Supercoppa Italiana: 2025–26 Individual
Kategoria Superiore Talent of the Year: 2014 3rd place, 2015 Serie A Team of the Season: 2024–25 Serie A Team of the Year: 2024–25
Clubs
- Kosovo men's national association football team2016current
- SSC Napoli2020current
- KF Drenica2011–2013
- Albania national under-21 football team2013–2014
- Partizani Tirana2013–2015
- Albania men's national football team2014–2014
- RNK Split2015–2016
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb2016–2019
- NK Lokomotiva2016–2017
- Hellas Verona FC2019–2020
- Hellas Verona FC2020–2020
Played together with
Abdiel ArroyoRNK Split · 2016–2016- Abdullahi IshakaPartizani Tirana · 2006–2006
- Abid KovačevićGNK Dinamo Zagreb · 1980–1981
Achille PicciniSSC Napoli · 1938–1939
Adam OunasSSC Napoli · 2017
Adaílton Martins BolzanHellas Verona FC · 1999–2006- Adnan OçelliPartizani Tirana · 1984–1993
Adnan ZahirovićRNK Split · 2016–2016- Adolfo SormaniSSC Napoli · 1983–1984
- Adrian AliajPartizani Tirana · 1992–1995
- Adrian MihalceaHellas Verona FC · 2003–2004
Adrian MutuHellas Verona FC · 2000–2002
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Identifiers & aliases
Amir Kadri Rrahmani is a Kosovar professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Napoli and captains the Kosovo national team.
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