Albin Thaqi
Albin Thaqi (born 28 March 2002) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Fortuna Köln.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 March 2002 | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Fortuna Köln | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| 2013–2017 | Schalke 04 | ||
| 2017–2021 | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Borussia Dortmund II | 11 | (1) |
| 2022– | Fortuna Köln | 6 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017 | Germany U16 | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 April 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 October 2017 | |||
Club career
Thaqi started his youth career with Borussia Dortmund before joining their rivals Schalke 04 in 2013. He returned to Dortmund in 2017.[2] He made his debut for Borussia Dortmund II on 27 March 2021 in a 1–0 league win against Fortuna Düsseldorf II.[3] He scored his first goal on 24 April in a 3–3 draw against Schalke 04 II.[4] Following their promotion to 3. Liga after 2020–21 season, he made his professional debut on 31 July 2021 in a 1–1 draw against Waldhof Mannheim.[5]
On 31 January 2022, Thaqi moved to Fortuna Köln in Regionalliga West.[6]
International career
Thaqi is a German youth international. He has played two friendlies for under-16 team in 2017.[7]
Personal life
Thaqi is of Kosovan descent.[2]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 31 July 2021[1]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Borussia Dortmund II | 2020–21 | Regionalliga West | 8 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | 3. Liga | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
References
- Albin Thaqi at Soccerway
- "BVB: Das sind die Talente im Profitraining von Borussia Dortmund". 20 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "Suddenly in the Regionalliga: an eventful few weeks for Albin Thaqi". 13 April 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "BVB e Schalke trocam pontos no clássico pelo Sub-23". 25 April 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "Borussia Dortmund II vs. Waldhof Mannheim". Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "Albin Thaqi kommt von Borussia Dortmund U23" (Press release) (in German). Fortuna Köln. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- "Borussia Dortmund: Super-Talent Youssoufa Moukoko für deutsche U16-Nationalmannschaft nominiert". 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2021.