Armir Grimaj

Armir Grimaj (born 16 June 1974) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the manager of the Albania women's national team.

As a player, he played as a goalkeeper. Born in Shkodër, Grimaj spent most of his playing career with hometown club Vllaznia and also had a spell abroad with Ethnikos Piraeus in the Super League Greece.

He represented the Albania national team between 1998 and 2000, earning four caps in two editions of the Malta International Tournament.

International statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and year National team Year Apps Goals Albania 1998 2 0 2000 2 0 Total 4 0

Managerial career On 22 April 2016, Grimaj was appointed head coach of the Albania women's national team, replacing Altin Rraklli.

Personal life Grimaj is married to Flora Grimaj and they have four children: Morena, Marina, Griselda, and Grimaldi.

Legal issues In September 2018, Grimaj was arrested as part of an investigation into the "Bajri" criminal group over allegations of match fixing.