Olsi Krasniqi

Olsi Krasniqi (born 28 June 1992) is an Albanian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a for the London Broncos in the Championship.

He previously played for Harlequins Rugby League in the Super League, and on loan from London at the London Skolars in League 1. Krasniqi played for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and on loan from Salford at the North Wales Crusaders in Kingstone Press League 1. He also played for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Championship, and on loan from Toronto at the Bradford Bulls in the Championship.

Background Krasniqi was born in Tirana, Albania; after his family moved to England he grew up in Feltham, London. His father is a professional wrestler from Albania.

Career Harlequins RL / London Broncos He made his first team début as a 17-year-old for Harlequins RL in 2010's Super League XV; coming off the interchange bench to score a try on début in a 50–22 win over Crusaders RL.

He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1 in 2012 and 2013.

Salford Red Devils Krasniqi joined the Salford Red Devils ahead of the 2015 Super League season.

He spent time on loan from Salford at the North Wales Crusaders in Kingstone Press League 1.

Toronto Wolfpack He joined the Toronto Wolfpack ahead of the 2018 RFL Championship season.

Krasniqi also spent time on loan from Toronto at the Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Championship.

London Broncos Krasniqi left the Wolfpack to return to the London Broncos part way through the 2019 Super League season.

He retired in 2021 due to concussion injuries.

Club statistics Year Club Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points 2010 Harlequins RL Super League 10 1 0 0 4 2011 Harlequins RL Super League 15 0 0 0 0 2012 London Broncos Super League 17 2 0 0 8 2012 London Skolars Championship 1 1 0 0 0 0 2013 London Broncos Super League 23 0 0 0 0 2013 London Skolars Championship 1 2 0 0 0 0 2014 London Broncos Super League 27 1 0 0 4 2015 Salford Red Devils Super League 9 0 0 0 0 2016 Salford Red Devils Super League 19 1 0 0 0 2016 North Wales Crusaders League 1 3 0 0 0 0 2017 Salford Red Devils Super League 27 1 0 0 4 2018 Toronto Wolfpack Championship 19 2 0 0 8 2019 Toronto Wolfpack Championship 1 0 0 0 0 2019 Bradford Bulls Championship 2 0 0 0 0 2019 London Broncos Super League 9 0 0 0 0 2020 London Broncos Championship 6 0 0 0 0 2021 London Broncos Championship 3 0 0 0 0Club career total 193 8 0 0 32