Biography
Who is Etrit Berisha?
Early life and career beginnings
Etrit Berisha was born in Pristina, Kosovo. He began his football path at the age of eight playing for the youth ranks of his hometown club, 2 Korriku. Originally, he trained as a midfielder before switching his position to goalkeeper. His development faced challenges due to the Kosovo War during 1998 and 1999, which forced the reorganisation of his club.
In 2004, financial difficulties led the youth players to move to KEK-u in nearby Obiliq. He spent three years with that club and also trained temporarily with Bashkimi in Kumanovo, Macedonia. By 2007, he returned to 2 Korriku to progress to the senior team. His professional path changed in 2008 when he travelled to Sweden for a trial arranged by Albert Bunjaki, a member of the coaching staff at Kalmar FF.
Swedish football and Kalmar FF
Upon joining the Swedish club Kalmar FF in 2008, Etrit Berisha became part of the squad that won the Allsvenskan title that year. He served as one of three goalkeepers during the season without making a league appearance. To gain experience, he went on loan to the fourth-tier club Lindsdals IF in 2009, where he played 14 matches and helped the team finish third.
He established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for Kalmar in 2010. His debut came on 28 April in a 4-1 victory over Örebro SK. Throughout his time in Sweden, he became known for his ability to score from the penalty spot, including goals in the 2012 UEFA Europa League qualification rounds. He remained with Kalmar until 2013, when he was named Allsvenskan Goalkeeper of the Year.
Italian club career
In 2013, he moved to Italy to join SS Lazio. During his tenure, he played in the 2015 Coppa Italia final and participated in the UEFA Champions League play-off rounds. In 2016, he transferred to Atalanta BC. He was the starting goalkeeper during his first season, helping the club finish fourth in Serie A. He played a role in the team qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history in 2019.
After his time at Atalanta, he continued his career in Italy with other clubs. He joined SPAL, which was relegated to Serie B, and later signed with Torino in 2021. Following a period with Empoli in 2023, he returned to Sweden in 2025 to join BK Häcken. In his first year back, he won the Svenska Cupen and made appearances in the UEFA Conference League.
International play for Albania
Etrit Berisha initially represented the unofficial Kosovo national team before becoming eligible for Albania. He established himself as an Albania international in 2012. He was a key member of the squad that participated in UEFA Euro 2016, which marked the first time Albania reached a major international tournament.
He continued his international service for many years, including being part of the squad for Euro 2024. During that tournament, he served as the team captain. With over 80 appearances, he holds the records for the most clean sheets and the most consecutive appearances for the national team. He is currently ranked as the third-most-capped player in the history of the Albania men's national football team.
Personal details and height
Etrit Berisha stands at 194 centimeters tall. This height is a significant factor in his effectiveness as a professional goalkeeper in top-tier European leagues.
Birthday and age
Etrit Berisha was born on March 10, 1989, which makes Etrit 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Etrit shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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