Armend Thaqi

Armend Qazim Thaqi (also spelled Thaçi; born 10 October 1992) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Kosovo Superleague club Gjilani.

Club career Prishtina On 22 June 2013, Thaqi signed a three-year contract with Kosovo Superleague club Prishtina.

Gjilani On 13 July 2016, Thaqi signed a one-year contract with Kosovo Superleague club Gjilani.

Return to Prishtina On 31 May 2018, Thaqi signed a two-year contract with Kosovo Superleague club Prishtina. His debut with Prishtina came on 11 July in first qualifying round of UEFA Europa League against Luxembourgish side Fola Esch. Thaqi was also named to the Football Superleague of Kosovo Team of the Year in 2018.

Ballkani On 25 August 2020, Thaqi signed a two-year contract with Kosovo Superleague club Ballkani.

International career Under-21 In June 2013, Thaqi was named as part of the Kosovo U21 squad for 2013 Valais Youth Cup. On 12 June 2013, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in 2013 Valais Youth Cup semi-final against Ghana U20 after being named in the starting line-up.

Senior On 8 November 2017, Thaqi received a call-up from Kosovo for the friendly match against Latvia, and made his debut after coming on as a substitute at 83rd minute in place of Fidan Aliti.

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International

Honours Prishtina Kosovar Cup: 2015–16, 2019–2016

Ballkani Kosovo Superleague: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24 Kosovar Cup: 2023–24 Kosovar Supercup: 2022, 2023