Bashkim Ajdini

Bashkim Ajdini (born 10 December 1992), previously known as Bashkim Renneke, is a former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Born in Sweden, he has chosen to represent the Kosovo national team.

Club career VfL Osnabrück On 24 May 2016, Ajdini joined 3. Liga side VfL Osnabrück. On 31 July 2016, he made his debut in a 0–1 away win against Preußen Münster after coming on as a substitute at 58th minute in place of Jules Reimerink. Twenty-six days after debut, Ajdini scored his first goal for VfL Osnabrück in his second appearance for the club in a 4–2 away defeat over Werder Bremen II in 3. Liga.

SV Sandhausen On 28 June 2021, Ajdini joined 2. Bundesliga side SV Sandhausen, to replace the injured Dennis Diekmeier as the second choice. On 25 July 2021, he made his debut in a 0–2 home defeat against Fortuna Düsseldorf after being named in the starting line-up.

Return to VfL Osnabrück On 20 June 2023, Ajdini returned to VfL Osnabrück, shortly before promoted to 2. Bundesliga.

Retirement On 7 May 2026, Ajdini announced his retirement.

International career Ajdini was eligible for Kosovo and Germany internationally, as well as Sweden, his birthplace. On 25 May 2021, he received a call-up from Kosovo for the friendly matches against San Marino and Malta, On 5 March 2019, he re-took his birth surname "Ajdini".

Honours VfL Osnabrück 3. Liga: 2025–26