Jetmir Krasniqi

Jetmir Krasniqi (born 27 June 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Neuchâtel Xamax. Born in Switzerland, and a former Swiss youth international, he represents the Kosovo national team.

Early life Krasniqi was born in Nyon, Switzerland from Kosovo Albanian parents.

Club career

Lugano On 15 January 2018. Krasniqi signed Swiss Super League side Lugano. On 10 February 2018, he made his debut in a 1–0 home win against Sion after coming on as a substitute at 86th minute in place of Domen Črnigoj.

International career Switzerland Under-20 On 4 September 2014. Krasniqi made his debut with Switzerland U20 in a 2014–15 Under-20 Four Nations Tournament match against Poland U20 after coming on as a substitute at 62nd minute in place of Admir Seferagić.

Under-21 On 18 November 2014. Krasniqi made his debut with Switzerland U21 in a friendly match against Scotland U21 after coming on as a substitute at 74th minute in place of Saidy Janko.

Kosovo On 23 May 2018. Krasniqi received a call-up from Kosovo for a friendly match against Albania and made his debut after coming on as a substitute at 68th minute in place of Mërgim Vojvoda.

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