Andi Janjeva

Andi Janjeva (born 11 October 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Albanian Kategoria Superiore club Partizani Tirana. Born in England, he represents Kosovo at youth level.

Club career Early career Janjeva began his career at the age of five at Eagles United, a club established by the Albanian community in London, before later joining the Watford youth team. On 23 January 2020, he was named as a Watford first team substitute for the first time in a 2019–20 FA Cup third round proper match against Tranmere Rovers.

In March 2023, Janjeva joined National League South side Dover Athletic. On 7 March 2023, he was named as a Dover Athletic substitute for the first time in a league match against Cheshunt. His debut with Dover Athletic came eighteen days later against St Albans City after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Jake Goodman.

Partizani Tirana In July 2023, Janjeva joined Kategoria Superiore U-21 side Partizani Tirana U-21. His debut with Partizani Tirana U-21 came on 25 October against Tirana U-21 after being named in the starting line-up.

On 1 November 2023, Janjeva was named as a Partizani Tirana's first team substitute for the first time in a Kategoria Superiore match against Laçi. His debut with Partizani Tirana's first team came on 27 November against Dinamo City after being named in the starting line-up.

International career On 19 November 2017, Janjeva was named as part of the Kosovo U16 squad for 2017 Aegean Mercedes Cup. His debut with Kosovo U16 came a day later against the host Turkey U16 after being named in the starting line-up.

On 1 August 2019, Janjeva received a call-up from Kosovo U19 for a three-day training camp in Pristina that was being held as part of preparations for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifications.

On 15 March 2022, Janjeva received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the UEFA Euro 2023 qualification matches against Slovenia U21, but he was an unused substitute in these matches.

Playing style Janjeva is a defender, and plays right-back alongside centre-back.

Personal life Janjeva was born in London, England to Kosovo Albanian parents from Pristina.

Honours Partizani Tirana Albanian Supercup: 2023