Eris Abedini


Eris Abedini is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Neuchâtel Xamax. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Kosovo national team.

Club career

Early career

A youth product of Lugano, Abedini begun his senior career with a two-year loan at Chiasso. Abedini made his professional debut for Lugano in a 1–1 Swiss Super League tie with Zürich on 19 May 2018.
Abedini was loaned out to Winterthur on 4 January 2019, for the rest of the season. On 16 July 2019 Abedini joined Wil on a contract until June 2021.

Granada

On 3 October 2020, Abedini joined Segunda División B side Granada B, on a one-year contract with an option for two more season. On 8 November 2020, he was called up from first team for the league match against Real Sociedad at away, becoming the first ever Kosovan to make it to club's first team. He was an unused substitute in Granada defeat 2–0 at Anoeta Stadium.

Winterthur

On 29 December 2021, he signed a contract with Winterthur until the summer of 2023.

International career

Abedini was born in Switzerland and is of Kosovan Albanian descent. Abedini was a youth international for Switzerland before switching allegiance to Kosovo. He debuted with the senior Kosovo national team in a friendly 2–2 tie with Armenia on 16 November 2022.