Kevin Haveri

Kevin Haveri (born 18 September 2001) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

Club career

Born in Shkodër, Haveri started playing football at Basania & AM, before joining local club Akademia AAS in 2012, aged 11.

Following a successful period on trial with Italian club Mantova, He collected five appearances throughout the season, as Mantova gained direct promotion to Serie C after finishing at the top of their group.

In summer 2020, Haveri joined fellow Serie D side Campodarsego on a free transfer. However, his playing time at the club was cut short by injuries and complications of COVID-19. Throughout the 2021–22 league campaign, the Albanian collected 33 appearances and four assists, as his team eventually won their group and got promoted to Serie C.

After attracting the interest of several top-tier and second-tier clubs across Italy,

The full-back was subsequently re-signed by Rimini, penning a new contract until 2025. In January 2023, the club and Torino made a new attempt to complete the transfer of Haveri, but the deal fell through again. Throughout the 2022–23 season, he helped Rimini reach the promotional play-offs, as they ultimately lost to Pontedera in the first round.

On 3 July 2023, Haveri officially joined Torino for an undisclosed fee, reportedly signing a three-year contract with the club. On 14 July, he was sent to Serie B side Ascoli on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for the club and a buy-back clause in favor of Torino.

On 27 January 2024, Haveri was re-called by Torino, and subsequently loaned out to Serie C side Catania until the end of the season.

On 16 July 2024, he joined Campobasso on loan.

International career Haveri has represented Albania at several youth international levels, having featured for the under-17 and under-19 national teams.

In May 2022, after being initially selected for the under-21 national team, he received his first call-up to the senior national team, led by head coach Edoardo Reja, for a friendly match against Estonia.

Style of play Haveri is a left-back, who can also play as a left wing-back. He has been mainly regarded for his physical and athletic attributes,

Honours Rimini

Serie D Group D: 2021–22