Kosovan footballer (born 2003)
Art Smakaj (born 4 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Croatian League club Lokomotiva. Born in Croatia, he represents Kosovo at international level.
Club career
On 11 December 2021, Smakaj was named as a Lokomotiva substitute for the first time in a Croatian First League match against Hajduk Split.[2] His debut with Lokomotiva came on 26 February 2022 in a 2–0 home win against Gorica after being named in the starting line-up.[3]
International career
Under-19
On 30 September 2021, Smakaj was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for UEFA Euro 2022 qualifications.[4] Six days later, he made his debut with Kosovo U19 in the match against Norway U19 after being named in the starting line-up.[5]
Under-21
On 30 May 2022, Smakaj received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the UEFA Euro 2023 qualification matches against Andorra U21, England U21 and Albania U21.[6] His debut with Kosovo U21 came on 4 June in the UEFA Euro 2023 qualification match against Andorra after coming on as a substitute at 74th minute in place of Qëndrim Zyba.[7]
Senior
On 30 May 2024, Smakaj received a call-up from Kosovo for a friendly match against Norway,[8] and made his debut after coming on as a substitute at 78th minute in place of Lindon Emërllahu.[9]
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