Maldini Kacurri
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 October 2005 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Fulham | ||
| 2022– | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Albania U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Albania U19 | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 September 2024 | |||
Maldini Kacurri (born 4 October 2005) is an Albanian footballer who plays as a defender for Arsenal.
Career
[edit]Kacurri was born on 4 October 2005. He is named after Italy international Paolo Maldini. As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of English side Fulham. In 2022, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Arsenal. He was described as "regular feature for the Gunners at Premier League 2 level" while playing for them.[1] He started his senior career with the club. He first started training with their senior team during the 2022–23 season.[2] On 15 September 2024, he first made the matchday squad for them during a 1–0 win over Tottenham.[3]
Kacurri is an Albania youth international. He played for the Albania national under-17 team and the Albania national under-19 team. He made three appearances and scored zero goals while playing for the Albania national under-17 team.
Style of play
[edit]Kacurri mainly operates as a defender. He specifically operates as a center-back. He has been described as an "unstoppable defender, combative and with a tall stature that significantly distinguishes him from his peers".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Who are Ayden Heaven, Maldini Kacurri and Ismeal Kabia? Arsenal wonderkids on bench vs Tottenham". yahoo.com.
- ^ "Who is Maldini Kacurri? 17-year-old spotted in Arsenal training ahead of PSV Europa League clash". football.london.
- ^ Maldini Kacurri at Soccerway
- ^ "Emrin Maldini e mori shkaku i legjendës italiane, kush është futbollisti shqiptar që luan te Arsenali?". ligsport.net.
External links
[edit]- Maldini Kacurri at Soccerway
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