Kostandin Kariqi (born 30 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Gamma Ethniki club Chania. Born in Greece, he has represented Albania at youth international level.
Club career Early career Kariqi started his youth career at Asteras Magoula. In July 2015 he moved to Trikala.Kombëtarja U-19, zbor stëvitor në Greqi FSHF.org "3 Kostandin Kariqi Asteria Greqi"
Trikala He made his debut with Trikala on 15 January 2017 against Aiginiakos playing the full 90-minutes match in a 2–2 draw.Aiginiakos vs. Trikala - 15 January 2017 Soccerway
International career Albania U19 Kariqi received his first international invitation at the Albania national under-19 football team by coach Foto Strakosha for the friendly match against Italy U-19 on 14 May 2014.U-19: Shqipëria miqësore me Italinë aSport.al
He was called up by coach Altin Lala to participate in the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying round from 12 to 17 November 2014.Barazon Kombëtarja, Lala: Kualifikohemi në Europian Panorama Sport Kariqi played all 3 matches as a starter where two first matches against Denmark and Portugal he completed the full 90-minutes and in the closing match against Wales he was substituted off in the 62nd minute for Paolo Ivani.Kostandin Kariqi matches at Soccerway However Albania U19 lost all 3 matches with total of goals collected 2–7, where all two goals were scored by Esad Morina of FC Schalke 04 youth.Summary - UEFA U19 Championship - Europe - Results, fixtures, tables and news Soccerway
Albania U21 Kariqi received his first call up to Albania national under-21 football team by coach Redi Jupi to participate in the Antalya Cup developed in Antalya, Turkey against Saudi Arabia U23 on 22 January 2016, Bahrain U23 on 24 January, Azerbaijan U21 on 26 January, Kosovo U21 on 28 January and Ukraine U21 on 30 January.Shpresat, pjesëmarrëse në “Antalia Cup” FSHF.org
2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification After having gathered in several friendly matches, Kariqi received his first competitive call up for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Greece U21 on 2 September 2016.U-21 zbardhet lista per sfiden ndaj Greqise FSHF.org He played against Greece U21 coming on as a half-time substitute in place of Eros Grezda, following a Red card received by fellow Albania U21s defender Silvester Shkalla.Greece U21 vs. Albania U21 - 2 September 2016 Soccerway Then, in the closing match of the qualification campaign on 10 October 2016 against Israel U21 he played as a starter and was substituted off at half-time for Enea Mihaj.
Career statistics
Club
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Trikala 2016–17 Football League60——60 Anagennisi Karditsa 2017–1827030—300 Volos 2018–1915120—171Tirana2019–20Kategoria Superiore0000—00Apollon Larissa2019–20Super League 217010—1802020–21190——190Total36010—370Career total84160—901
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