Kristjan Asllani

Empoli

Having progressed through the Empoli youth system, Asllani made his professional debut for the senior team on 13 January 2021, in a Coppa Italia match against Napoli. He made his Serie A debut later that year, during the 2021–22 season, after Empoli's promotion to the top flight. Initially used as a substitute, he gradually established himself as a regular starter under coach Aurelio Andreazzoli, impressing with his composure, tactical awareness, and passing ability in midfield. During that campaign, he made 23 league appearances and scored one goal, helping Empoli secure their Serie A status. His performances drew attention from several major Italian clubs, including Inter Milan, leading to his eventual transfer to the Milanese side in 2022.

Inter Milan

Following his breakout season with Empoli, Asllani completed a move to Inter Milan in June 2022. Empoli announced that the transfer was structured as an initial loan deal with an obligation for Inter to buy. He arrived at the Nerazzurri as the designated backup to Marcelo Brozović, and gradually adapted to coach Simone Inzaghi’s tactical system.

2022–23 season

Asllani made his competitive debut for Inter Milan on 13 August 2022, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 away win against Lecce on the opening day of the Serie A season. During his first months at the club, he was mainly used as a rotational option in central midfield, providing cover for Marcelo Brozović and occasionally…

Having lived in Italy since the age of two, Asllani was eligible to represent either Italy or Albania, as he holds dual citizenship; he ultimately chose to play for Albania. Asllani progressed through Albania's youth system, representing the country at various age levels. He first appeared for the under-16 side in 2017, before featuring for the under-18 and under-19 teams in 2019, and later made his debut for the under-21s in June 2021 in a friendly match. He went on to make four appearances in the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, contributing to two victories.

Senior debut, establishment as a starter and Euro 2024

Asllani made his debut for the Albanian senior national team on 26 March 2022 in a friendly against Spain, coming on as a substitute for Qazim Laçi in the 78th minute of a 2–1 defeat. Later that year, he established himself as a regular starter for the national team. On 19 November 2022, he scored his first international goal at the age of 20, converting a penalty in a 2–0 win over Armenia, in what was also the final match of head coach Edoardo Reja. Under head coach Sylvinho, appointed in early 2023, Asllani became a first-choice player and featured in every Albania match until June 2025, setting a personal record for consecutive appearances by an outfield player, with 28 consecutive matches. Apart from his first seven matches in this run, he played the full 90 minutes in each of the following 21 appearances. During this period, he…

Club

As of match played 15 May 2026

International

As of match played 6 June 2026

Scores and results list Albania goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Asllani goal.

Kristjan Asllani was born in Elbasan, Albania. When he was two years old, his family emigrated to Italy and settled in the small Tuscany town of Buti. There, Asllani began playing football with the local club Butese at the age of five, taking his first steps in the sport before later joining the Empoli youth academy, where he continued his development through the club's ranks.