Albania national beach soccer team
The Albania national beach soccer team represents Albania in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the Shoqata Sportive Minifutbolli Shqiptar] (Albanian MiniFootball Association), The Albanian national team made their debut in a friendly match in 2012 against an unofficial Kosovan team whom, at the time, were not yet sanctioned by FIFA to take part in official international matches. A rarity in beach soccer, but more commonly found in friendlies, the match was ended as a draw.[1] Albania followed this up with their competitive debut in 2015 at the Mediterranean Beach Games. The squad contains many of the same players who also play for the Albania national futsal team.[2]
| Nickname(s) | Kuq e Zinjtë (The Red and Blacks) Shqiponjat (The Eagles) | ||
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| Association | Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | Ergys Kadiu | ||
| Captain | Blendi Gockaj | ||
| FIFA code | ALB | ||
| BSWW ranking | 97 (Feb. '17) | ||
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| First international | |||
 Albania 3–3 Kosovo  (Velipojë, Albania; 1 June 2012) unofficial | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Albania 5–2 Malta  (Pescara, Italy; 5 September 2015) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Libya 14–3 Albania (Pescara, Italy; 4 September 2015) | |||
Current squad
As of September 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Ergys Kadiu
Delegation: Klodian Kadiu, Engert Bakalli,
Team Manager: Nderim Kaceli
Achievements
- Mediterranean Beach Games Best: 9th place
Competitive record
Mediterranean Beach Games
| Year | Result | Pld | W | W+ | L | GF | GA | GD |
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 Italy 2015 | 9th place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 30 | –10 |
| Total | 1/1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 30 | –10 |
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