Here is all you need to know about Nedim Bajrami, the Albanian footballer along with his age, career, bio and religion
Attacker Nedim Bajrami of Albania stunned defending champion Italy in the opening minute of Saturday’s Group B match at Signal Iduna Park by scoring the first goal for his country, which was not just his first, but the fastest in Euro so far.
In just 23 seconds, Bajrami discovered the net, shattering the previous record which was 67 seconds, established by Russian Dmitri Kirichenko against Greece in the 2004 Euros. Now let us know more about the fastest scorer in Euros.
Who is Albania’s Nedim Bajrami who scored fastest ever Euro Cup goal, biography, age, height, parents, religion and salary
Nedim Bejrami is an Albanian International football player who was born on February 28, 1999, in Zurich, Switzerland. The 25-year-old stands 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
A look at Nedim Bajrami’s career so far
Nedim Bajrami was born in Switzerland, however, he plays for Albania Football National Team as an attacking Norfolk or winger. He is a player for Sassuolo, a club which competes in Serie A.
The Albanian International played for Grasshoppers during his whole youth career and showed his loyalty to the team as a youngster.
Further, after signing an official contract with companions Petar Pusic and Arijan Qollaku, the player made his debut on February 2017, where he played for the whole 90 minutes, losing 1-0 against FC Thun.
On August 13, 2019, Bajrami sealed a loan agreement with Italian Serie B team Empoli which also included an option to buy. On January 31, 2023, he transferred to Sassuolo under a loan with an option to purchase.
Bajrami represented Switzerland on a number of youth teams until he was under-21. His decision to change allegiances and play for his native Albania was confirmed by Switzerland’s U-21 head coach Mauro Lustrinelli, on March 9, 2021.
Soon after the confirmation, Bajrami was granted Albanian citizenship on March 17, 2021. On September 5, 2021. The player made his debut for the side in a 1-0 victory over Hungary during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification round. He came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match.
Who are Nedim Bajrami’s parents?
Nedim Bajrami was born to Albanian parents, a father from Tetova and a mother from Gostivar. He is a Muslim by religion.
Nedim Bajrami salary per week £24,000, per year £1,248,000