Dion Berisha
Kosovan footballer (born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2003-05-09) 9 May 2003 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Lyon, France | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bayern Munich II | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 0000–2021 | FC Augsburg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | FC Augsburg II | 19 | (2) |
| 2020–2023 | FC Augsburg | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | Bayern Munich II | 24 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Kosovo U16 | 2 | (1) |
| 2019 | Kosovo U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2021– | Kosovo U21 | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:42, 27 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Dion Berisha (born 9 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II. Born in France, he is a Kosovo youth international.
Early life
Berisha was born in Lyon, France, to a family that originates from Prishtina, Kosovo.[1]
Club career
As a youth player, Berisha joined the academy of German side FC Augsburg. He made his professional debut with the reserve team FC Augsburg II in 2020, and later was called-up with the senior team, although he failed to feature for any playing time. Berisha was regarded as one of the club's most prominent prospects.[2] In 2023, he signed for Regionalliga Bayern side Bayern Munich II. On 21 July 2023, he scored a goal in his debut for the club during a 3–3 draw with SV Wacker Burghausen.
International career
He has represented Kosovo internationally at youth level. Berisha debuted for the Kosovo national under-21 football team at the age of 17 in 2021.[3] He is also eligible to represent Germany internationally.
Style of play
Berisha mainly operates as a winger and has also been deployed as a forward and as an attacking midfielder.
Personal life
He is the son of Ekremi Berisha.[4]
References
- ^ "Dion Berisha, talenti kosovar që po shkëlqen te të rinjtë e Agsburgut". albinfo.ch.
- ^ "Ishte në stol ndaj Schalkes, kosovari 17-vjeçar pret që shpejt të debutojë në Bundesligë". koha.net.
- ^ "Dion Berisha 'mollë sherri' mes Shqipërisë dhe Kosovës". albanianpost.com.
- ^ ""Është dëshpëruar me FFK-në", babai i Dion Berishës zbulon arsyen pse djali i tij e la Kosovën për Shqipërinë". nacionale.com.
External links
- Dion Berisha at Soccerway
