Dijar Nikqi


Dijar Nikqi is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Kosovo First League club Liria Prizren.

Club career

Early career and Laçi

Nikqi is a product of youth team systems of the different Kosovan and Albanian sides. In the summer 2020 transfer window, he joined with Kategoria Superiore club Laçi. His debut with Laçi came on 1 November in the 2020–21 Albanian Cup first round against Vora after coming on as a substitute in the 57th minute in place of Kyrian Nwabueze.

Akademia e Futbollit

At the start of January 2021, Nikqi joined with Albanian club Akademia e Futbollit. His debut with Akademia e Futbollit came on 9 January in a 2020–21 Albanian U19 Cup match against Butrinti after being named in the starting line-up and scored his side's three goals during a 3–2 away win.

Tirana

At the start of January 2022, Nikqi joined with Kategoria Superiore club Tirana. His debut with Tirana came on 20 February against Kastrioti after coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in place of Redon Xhixha and scored his side's only goal during a 1–2 away defeat.

Loan to Teuta

In August 2023, Nikqi was sent on a six-month-long loan to Kategoria Superiore club Teuta, to replace the departed Lorenco Vila as the first choice. His debut with Teuta came on 2 September against his parent club Tirana after coming on as a substitute at 68th minute in place of Ergys Peposhi.

Vora

On 8 August 2024, Nikqi joined Kategoria e Parë side Vora. On 31 August 2024, he was named as a Vora substitute for the first time in a league match against Kukësi. His debut with Vora came twelve days later against Flamurtari after coming on as a substitute at 69th minute in place of Manfredas Ruzgis.

Liria Prizren

On 19 January 2025, Nikqi joined Kosovo First League club Liria Prizren.

International career

On 21 July 2018, Nikqi was selected by the Peja selection of Kosovo U15. In October 2020, he received the Albanian passport and this paved the way for him to represent Albania. On 5 August 2021, Nikqi received a call-up from Albania U18 for the friendly match against Italy U18, and made his debut after being named in the starting line-up. Twenty-two days later, he received a call-up from Albania U21 for the UEFA Euro 2023 qualification match against Czech Republic, and made his debut after coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute in place of Bernard Karrica.

Honours

Club

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