Dardan Karimani

Dardan Feim Karimani is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Regionalliga Nordost club Chemnitzer FC. Born in Germany, he has represented Albania at youth level.

Early life

Karimani was born in Soest, Germany from Kosovo Albanian parents from Mitrovica, Kosovo.

Club career

In summer 2014 Karimani signed with 3. Liga club SC Paderborn 07 from Borussia Dortmund.
In January 2019, after featuring for Paderborn's reserves, Karimani joined Regionalliga West side SC Verl on a free transfer.
On 25 May 2022, Karimani signed a one-year contract with recently relegated Regionalliga Bayern club Würzburger Kickers.
On 25 September 2024, Karimani joined Regionalliga Nordost club Chemnitzer FC and signed a one-year contract.

International career

Albania

Under-19

On 7 January 2015. Karimani made his debut with Albania U19 in a friendly match against Italy U18 after being named in the starting line-up, he could not be part of Albania national youth teams because of the lack of an Albanian passport even though the president through a decree has decided that Karimani had been provided with a passport.

Kosovo

Under-21

On 30 August 2018. Karimani received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for a 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Republic of Ireland U21.