Krasniqi's International Football Career and Goal Record
The international journey of Krasniqi is a unique example of the complexities surrounding national eligibility in women's football. Born in Kosovo and of Albanian descent, her early career saw her represent two different nations before officially committing to one.
Navigating National Eligibility
Krasniqi first appeared for Albania in an official match on June 2, 2016. This debut occurred just before Kosovo was formally accepted as a member of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and FIFA (International Federation of Association Football). Because of the timing of Kosovo's admission, she was eligible to represent Kosovo despite her previous appearance for Albania.
In March 2017, she featured for Kosovo during the Turkish Women's Cup, which is categorized as a friendly competition. However, her status changed a month later when she played three additional official matches for Albania. These appearances made her cap-tied to Albania, a term meaning she is permanently committed to representing Albania in official international competitions.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]International Goal Scoring Record
Throughout her international tenure, Krasniqi has found the net for both Kosovo and Albania. While her goal for Kosovo came during a friendly tournament, her subsequent goals have come during high-stakes qualification matches and league play.
Goals for Kosovo
Krasniqi scored one goal for Kosovo on March 5, 2017, during a 2–2 draw against Turkey at the Goldcity Spor Kompleksi in Antalya, Turkey, as part of the 2017 Turkish Women's Cup.
Goals for Albania
Since becoming cap-tied to Albania, she has scored four goals in official competitions. Her first official goal for Albania occurred on November 28, 2017, against Switzerland. She followed this with goals against Kosovo in November 2021 and Poland in September 2022, both during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification process. Her most recent goal was scored on September 22, 2023, against Hungary in the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League.
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 March 2017 | Turkey | 2017 Turkish Women's Cup | 2–4 |
| 28 November 2017 | Switzerland | 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification | 1–5 |
| 30 November 2021 | Kosovo | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification | 3–1 |
| 1 September 2022 | Poland | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification | 1–2 |
| 22 September 2023 | Hungary | 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League | 1–1 |
Key Facts
- Descent: Albanian, born in Kosovo.
- International Debut: June 2, 2016, for Albania.
- Eligibility: Played for both Kosovo (friendly) and Albania (official).
- Current Status: Cap-tied to the Albania national team.
- Total Official Goals: 4 goals for Albania.
- Total Friendly Goals: 1 goal for Kosovo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Krasniqi play for both Kosovo and Albania?
She debuted for Albania before Kosovo became a member of UEFA and FIFA. Once Kosovo was admitted, she was able to play for them in a friendly competition before eventually becoming cap-tied to Albania through official matches.
What does it mean that she is "cap-tied" to Albania?
Being cap-tied means that because she played multiple official matches for Albania, she is no longer eligible to represent any other national team in official FIFA or UEFA competitions.
In which competition did she score her first goal for Albania?
She scored her first goal for Albania on November 28, 2017, during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification match against Switzerland.
How many goals has she scored in FIFA World Cup qualification?
Krasniqi has scored three goals during FIFA Women's World Cup qualification matches (one in the 2019 cycle and two in the 2023 cycle).
Which team did she score against in the UEFA Women's Nations League?
She scored against Hungary on September 22, 2023, during the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League.