Mirlind Kryeziu


Mirlind Kryeziu is an Kosovo-Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Swiss club Zürich.

Early life

Kryeziu was born in Zürich, Switzerland from Kosovo Albanian parents from Mleqani, a village near Mališevo. He holds Kosovan and Swiss passports.

Club career

Zürich

In 2004, Kryeziu joined with youth academy of Zürich at the age of 7.

Loan at Biel-Bienne

On 6 July 2015, Kryeziu joined Swiss Challenge League side Biel-Bienne, on a season-long loan. On 5 December 2015, he made his debut in a 1–0 away defeat against Winterthur after being named in the starting line-up.

Return to Zürich

2016–17 season
On 13 February 2017, Kryeziu made his debut in a 1–1 home draw against Neuchâtel Xamax after being named in the starting line-up and helped the Zürich get promoted into the Swiss Super League that season. On 12 April 2017, he signed his first professional contract with Zürich keeping him at the club until 2021.
2017–18 season
On 31 March 2018, Kryeziu made his debut as a professional footballer in a 1–1 away draw against Sion after being named in the starting line-up.

International career

Kosovo

On 9 November 2018, Kryeziu received a call-up from Kosovo for the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League matches against Malta and Azerbaijan, he was an unused bench in these matches.

Career statistics

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