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He has played for the [[Austria national under-21 football team|Austria U-21]], however on 10 September 2009 he made declarations to the media that he would not play for [[Austria national football team|Austria]], but rather for [[Albania national football team|Albania]] as it is his dream to play for his own nation.<ref name="Albaniasoccer.com1">{{cite web|title=It is my dream to play for Albania|url=http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/shqiperi/kombetarja/shpresat/235-atdhe-nuhiu-e-kam-enderr-te-luaj-per-shqiperine.html|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|publisher=Albaniasoccer.com|language=Albanian|accessdate=15 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100625164259/http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/shqiperi/kombetarja/shpresat/235-atdhe-nuhiu-e-kam-enderr-te-luaj-per-shqiperine.html| archivedate= 25 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In addition, when he scored two goals against the [[Albania national under-21 football team|Albania U-21]] in a qualifier match, he refused to celebrate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/261-atdhe-nuhiu-nuk-kam-festuar.html|title=Atdhe Nuhiu, I didn't celebrate|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|accessdate=15 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100625164348/http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/261-atdhe-nuhiu-nuk-kam-festuar.html| archivedate= 25 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> On that occasion he was wearing red-and-black boots to honor [[Albania]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Atdhe Nuhiu: Do te luaj me taka "kuq e zi"|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|accessdate=21 August 2013| url= http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/613-atdhe-nuhiu-do-te-luaj-me-taka-kuq-e-zi.html}}</ref> In an interview in April 2014 |
He has played for the [[Austria national under-21 football team|Austria U-21]], however on 10 September 2009 he made declarations to the media that he would not play for [[Austria national football team|Austria]], but rather for [[Albania national football team|Albania]] as it is his dream to play for his own nation.<ref name="Albaniasoccer.com1">{{cite web|title=It is my dream to play for Albania|url=http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/shqiperi/kombetarja/shpresat/235-atdhe-nuhiu-e-kam-enderr-te-luaj-per-shqiperine.html|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|publisher=Albaniasoccer.com|language=Albanian|accessdate=15 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100625164259/http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/shqiperi/kombetarja/shpresat/235-atdhe-nuhiu-e-kam-enderr-te-luaj-per-shqiperine.html| archivedate= 25 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In addition, when he scored two goals against the [[Albania national under-21 football team|Albania U-21]] in a qualifier match, he refused to celebrate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/261-atdhe-nuhiu-nuk-kam-festuar.html|title=Atdhe Nuhiu, I didn't celebrate|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|accessdate=15 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100625164348/http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/261-atdhe-nuhiu-nuk-kam-festuar.html| archivedate= 25 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> On that occasion he was wearing red-and-black boots to honor [[Albania]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Atdhe Nuhiu: Do te luaj me taka "kuq e zi"|last=Pandovski|first=Fation|accessdate=21 August 2013| url= http://www.albaniasoccer.com/lajme/te-ndryshme/30-te-ndryshme/613-atdhe-nuhiu-do-te-luaj-me-taka-kuq-e-zi.html}}</ref> In an interview in April 2014, Nuhiu declared that it is his only intention to play for the Austria, although he admitted that he had been in talks with other associations previously.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.fussball-imnetz.at/comas/9747_ich_bin_nicht_mehr_der_alte_atdhe_nuhiu |title=Ich bin nicht mehr der alte Atdhe Nuhiu | trans-title = "I'm not the old Atdhe Nuhiu anymore" | work = fussball-imnetz.at | language= German | accessdate= 15 August 2014 | date= 8 April 2014}}</ref> On 7 November 2014, Nuhiu reiterated his desire to play for the Austria, should a call up arise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsheff-weds%2Fsheff-weds-news%2Fsheffield-wednesday-nuhiu-sets-sights-on-austria-call-up-1-7558193&usg=AFQjCNFSWkCrILsPpJdK9-oE0pkAB1x_Gg&sig2=-90rS-HZBaMGg0Fa0ZSSlA&bvm=bv.107467506,d.ZWU |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151110045013/http://www.thestar.co.uk:80/sport/sheff-weds/sheff-weds-news/sheffield-wednesday-nuhiu-sets-sights-on-austria-call-up-1-7558193 |archivedate=10 November 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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On 18 November 2010, Nuhiu in a interview to the media that the problem with playing for Albania is citizenship, as he has [[Austrian citizenship]] and to receive [[Albanian citizenship]] he must give it up, as [[Austria]] doesn't permit [[dual citizenship]].<ref name="Atdhe Nuhiu - Presheva.com">[http://www.presheva.com/intervista/3030-atdhe-nuhiu-shpresoj-te-jem-se-shpejti-pjese-e-kombetares-kuq-e-zi.html .:Presheva.com Web Portal:. - Atdhe Nuhiu: Shpresoj të jem së shpejti pjesë e Kombëtares Kuq e zi] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714215432/http://www.presheva.com/intervista/3030-atdhe-nuhiu-shpresoj-te-jem-se-shpejti-pjese-e-kombetares-kuq-e-zi.html |date=14 July 2014 }}</ref> Media reported that he was called by the coach of Albania, [[Gianni de Biasi]], for the friendly match against Armenia, on 14 August,<ref>[http://asport.info/atdhe-nuhiu-dua-te-vishem-kuqezi-kam-kontakte-me-fshf/ Atdhe Nuhiu: I want to wear in red-and-black and I am in contact with the Albanian Federation] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810105424/http://asport.info/atdhe-nuhiu-dua-te-vishem-kuqezi-kam-kontakte-me-fshf/ |date=10 August 2013 }}</ref> but De Biasi did not include him in the final call up. However, on 20 August 2013 media reported that Nuhiu has started the procedures to get an [[Albanian passport]] in order to be able to represent the senior Albania national team in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/legjionaret/atdhe-nuhiu-nisin-procedurat-per-pasaporte/ |title=Atdhe Nuhiu, nisin procedurat për pasaportë |last=Panorama Sport |first= |accessdate=21 August 2013 |date=20 August 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823065239/http://www.panorama-sport.com:80/legjionaret/atdhe-nuhiu-nisin-procedurat-per-pasaporte/? |archivedate=23 August 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
On 18 November 2010, Nuhiu in a interview to the media that the problem with playing for Albania is citizenship, as he has [[Austrian citizenship]] and to receive [[Albanian citizenship]] he must give it up, as [[Austria]] doesn't permit [[dual citizenship]].<ref name="Atdhe Nuhiu - Presheva.com">[http://www.presheva.com/intervista/3030-atdhe-nuhiu-shpresoj-te-jem-se-shpejti-pjese-e-kombetares-kuq-e-zi.html .:Presheva.com Web Portal:. - Atdhe Nuhiu: Shpresoj të jem së shpejti pjesë e Kombëtares Kuq e zi] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714215432/http://www.presheva.com/intervista/3030-atdhe-nuhiu-shpresoj-te-jem-se-shpejti-pjese-e-kombetares-kuq-e-zi.html |date=14 July 2014 }}</ref> Media reported that he was called by the coach of Albania, [[Gianni de Biasi]], for the friendly match against Armenia, on 14 August,<ref>[http://asport.info/atdhe-nuhiu-dua-te-vishem-kuqezi-kam-kontakte-me-fshf/ Atdhe Nuhiu: I want to wear in red-and-black and I am in contact with the Albanian Federation] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810105424/http://asport.info/atdhe-nuhiu-dua-te-vishem-kuqezi-kam-kontakte-me-fshf/ |date=10 August 2013 }}</ref> but De Biasi did not include him in the final call up. However, on 20 August 2013 media reported that Nuhiu has started the procedures to get an [[Albanian passport]] in order to be able to represent the senior Albania national team in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/legjionaret/atdhe-nuhiu-nisin-procedurat-per-pasaporte/ |title=Atdhe Nuhiu, nisin procedurat për pasaportë |last=Panorama Sport |first= |accessdate=21 August 2013 |date=20 August 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823065239/http://www.panorama-sport.com:80/legjionaret/atdhe-nuhiu-nisin-procedurat-per-pasaporte/? |archivedate=23 August 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 29 July 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Wels | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Wels | 51 | (17) |
| 2008–2010 | Austria Kärnten | 21 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | → Ried (loan) | 27 | (6) |
| 2010–2013 | Rapid Wien | 59 | (13) |
| 2012–2013 | → Eskişehirspor (loan) | 28 | (2) |
| 2013– | Sheffield Wednesday | 140 | (19) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Austria U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2008 | Austria U20 | 2 | (1) |
| 2008–2010 | Austria U21 | 13 | (7) |
| 2017– | Kosovo | 1 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 February 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 24 March 2017 (UTC) | |||
Atdhe Nuhiu (born 29 July 1989) is an Kosovo Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Sheffield Wednesday and Kosovo national team. Nuhiu previously represented Austria at youth international level.
Sheffield Wednesday career
2013–14
Nuhiu signed a three-year contract on a free transfer for Sheffield Wednesday on 25 July 2013. On 3 August 2013, Nuhiu scored on his debut against Queens Park Rangers. Nuhiu also scored in the comprehensive 6–0 win over Leeds United on 11 January 2014. On 1 March 2014 he scored against Middlesbrough from penalty spot in a match finished in the victory 1–0. On 12 April 2014, Nuhiu scored twice to give his team a 3–3 draw against Blackburn Rovers, where he was included in the starting line up and scored respectively the 2nd goal in the 72nd minute and the 3rd in the 5th minute of second-half stoppage time. Nuhiu scored in the next consecutive fixture on 17 April 2014 against Bournemouth finished in the victory 2–4, where Nuhiu scored the opening goal of the match in the 16th minute. He continued his scoring form for another consecutive match, as he scored in the 2–3 home defeat of Sheffield Wednesday against Charlton Athletic on 21 April 2014, where Nuhiu scored a quick goal in the 3rd minute and also gave the assist for the second goal scored by Chris Maguire in the 8th minute.
2014–15
On 23 August 2014, Nuhiu scored twice in the 2-3 victory against Middlesbrough. On the last day of the season Nuihu scored an important equalizer which meant opponents Watford came second and AFC Bournemouth won the league. During this season Nuhiu was Sheffield Wednesday's top scorer with 11 goals in all competitions.
International career
He has played for the Austria U-21, however on 10 September 2009 he made declarations to the media that he would not play for Austria, but rather for Albania as it is his dream to play for his own nation.[1] In addition, when he scored two goals against the Albania U-21 in a qualifier match, he refused to celebrate.[2] On that occasion he was wearing red-and-black boots to honor Albania.[3] In an interview in April 2014, Nuhiu declared that it is his only intention to play for the Austria, although he admitted that he had been in talks with other associations previously.[4] On 7 November 2014, Nuhiu reiterated his desire to play for the Austria, should a call up arise.[5]
On 18 November 2010, Nuhiu in a interview to the media that the problem with playing for Albania is citizenship, as he has Austrian citizenship and to receive Albanian citizenship he must give it up, as Austria doesn't permit dual citizenship.[6] Media reported that he was called by the coach of Albania, Gianni de Biasi, for the friendly match against Armenia, on 14 August,[7] but De Biasi did not include him in the final call up. However, on 20 August 2013 media reported that Nuhiu has started the procedures to get an Albanian passport in order to be able to represent the senior Albania national team in the future.[8]
On 19 September 2014, Nuhiu returned declaring that he would play for Kosovo, when it was fully recognised by UEFA and FIFA.[9] On 20 September 2016, Muharrem Sahiti, the assistant manager of Kosovo, said that Nuhiu was in Kosovo to complete the procedures of the Kosovo passport.[10] On 4 January 2017, Nuhiu announced that it has received Kosovo citizenship and is ready for the next challenge.[11] On 20 March 2017, he received the call-up from Kosovo in match against Iceland[12] and made his debut in a match of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Iceland at the Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodër scoring his first international for Kosovo.
References
- ^ Pandovski, Fation. "It is my dream to play for Albania" (in Albanian). Albaniasoccer.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Pandovski, Fation. "Atdhe Nuhiu, I didn't celebrate". Archived from the original on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Pandovski, Fation. "Atdhe Nuhiu: Do te luaj me taka "kuq e zi"". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ "Ich bin nicht mehr der alte Atdhe Nuhiu" ["I'm not the old Atdhe Nuhiu anymore"]. fussball-imnetz.at (in German). 8 April 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ .:Presheva.com Web Portal:. - Atdhe Nuhiu: Shpresoj të jem së shpejti pjesë e Kombëtares Kuq e zi Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Atdhe Nuhiu: I want to wear in red-and-black and I am in contact with the Albanian Federation Archived 10 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Panorama Sport (20 August 2013). "Atdhe Nuhiu, nisin procedurat për pasaportë". Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Nuhiu: Luaj për Kosovën kur të pranohet në FIFA e UEFA
- ^ "Edhe një supersulmues i thotë po Kosovës [FOTO]". Korneri.net (in Albanian). 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Atdhe Nuhiu pajiset me shtetësi kosovare, gati për sfidën e radhës". Zëri i Luginës (in Albanian). 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Bunjaki publikoi listën e futbollistëve për ndeshjen kundër Islandës". Football Federation of Kosovo (in Albanian). 20 March 2017.
External links
- Atdhe Nuhiu at Soccerway
- Use dmy dates from December 2011
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Austrian footballers
- Austria youth international footballers
- Austria under-21 international footballers
- Austrian people of Kosovan descent
- Austrian people of Albanian descent
- SV Ried players
- SK Rapid Wien players
- Austrian Football Bundesliga players
- Kosovo Albanians
- Eskişehirspor footballers
- Süper Lig players
- Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Austrian expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Turkey
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Austrian expatriates in Turkey
- Sportspeople from Pristina
- Kosovan emigrants to Austria
- Association football forwards