THE NEXT DEFENSIVE STAR

At just 19, Kleart Grazhdani is already stepping into senior football with Skënderbeu, after making his mark in the UEFA Youth League.

A composed young defender with European experience already behind him, Grazhdani is emerging as one of the names to watch from Albania's next generation. He played all four of Skënderbeu U19's 2025/26 UEFA Youth League matches, including two against Aston Villa U19.