Etrit Berisha — Overview
- Full name: Etrit Berisha
- Date of birth: November 10, 1989
- Place of birth: Prizren, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo)
- Nationality: Albanian (represents Albania internationally)
- Position: Goalkeeper
Club Career Highlights
- Early career: Berisha began his senior career at Kalmar FF in Sweden (2010–2013), after youth spells in Kosovo and Sweden.
- SS Lazio: Transferred to Lazio in Italy in 2013. He initially served as backup but featured in Serie A and cup competitions.
- Atalanta BC: Joined Atalanta on loan in 2015 and the move was made permanent later. While at Atalanta he competed for the starting goalkeeper spot; his time there included Serie A appearances and involvement in the squad during Atalanta's rise under coach Gian Piero Gasperini. (Note: exact seasons and appearance counts can vary by source and by date.)
- Later career: After Atalanta, Berisha moved to SPAL (loan and then permanent) and has also featured for other Italian clubs. Club affiliations after Atalanta include spells with SPAL and later clubs; specifics depend on the latest transfer updates.
International Career
- Berisha chose to represent Albania at senior level. He made his debut for the Albania national team in 2013.
- He was Albania’s first-choice goalkeeper during UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying and played at UEFA Euro 2016 — Albania’s first major tournament — helping the team in the group stage matches.
- He has earned numerous caps for Albania across qualifying campaigns and friendlies; exact cap totals depend on the most recent matches.
Playing Style and Attributes
- Known for strong shot-stopping ability, good reflexes, and command of the penalty area on crosses.
- Provides experience and leadership at the back, with international tournament experience.
Notes
- If you need exact statistics (appearances, clean sheets, transfer dates, current club as of a specific date), I can provide up-to-date numbers if you specify the date reference you want.