Behar Neziri


Behar Neziri is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Swiss Super League club St. Gallen. Born in Germany, he is a Kosovo youth international.

Club career

A youth product of the German clubs FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich, Neziri signed a contract with the latter on 30 April 2021 until 2023. He debuted with Bayern Munich II in the Regionalliga in 2022. On 3 July 2023, he transferred to St. Gallen on a contract until 2025 and was assigned to their reserves in the Promotion League. In August 2024, he extended his contract until 2026 and joined FC Wil on loan for the 2024–25 season in the Swiss Challenge League. In the summer of 2025, he returned to St. Gallen and was promoted to their senior team, extending his contract until 2028.

International career

Born in Germany, Neziri is of Kosovan descent and holds dual German-Kosovan citizenship. He is a youth international for Kosovo, having played up to the Kosovo U21s.