Idriz Voca

Idriz Voca is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Italian club US [Triestina Calcio 1918|Triestina]. Born in Switzerland, he represents Kosovo at international level.

Club career

Luzern

On 26 February 2017, Voca was named as a Luzern substitute for the first time in a Swiss Super League match against Basel. His professional debut with Luzern came on 5 April in the Swiss Cup#Semifinals|2016–17 Swiss Cup semifinal] against Sion after coming on as a substitute at 103rd minute of the extra time in place of Tomi Juric and the entire match finished in a goalless draw and advanced in the penalty shoot-out, where Voca scored the 6th and last penalty but Luzern lost 6–5.

Ankaragücü

On 23 September 2020, Voca signed a two-year contract with Süper Lig club Ankaragücü. Four days later, he made his debut in a 0–0 away draw against Sivasspor after coming on as a substitute at 62nd minute in place of Alper Potuk.

Cosenza

On 28 January 2022, Voca signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Serie B club Cosenza. Two days later, he was named as a Cosenza substitute for the first time in a league match against Cittadella. His debut with Cosenza came on 5 February in a 0–0 home draw against Brescia after coming on as a substitute at 67th minute in place of Rodney Kongolo.

Triestina

On 16 July 2024, Voca moved to Serie C club Triestina and signed a three-season contract.

International career

Youth

Albania

Voca during two periods as April 2013 and January 2016 was part of Albania at youth football team|youth] international level, respectively has been part of the U15, and U21 teams, but failed to make his debut as both call-ups were for training camps.

Kosovo

On 29 August 2017, Voca received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for a 2019 [UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification Group 5|2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification] matches against Norway U21 and Germany U21. Three days later, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in a 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification against Norway U21 after being named in the starting line-up.

Senior

On 19 March 2018, Voca received a call-up from Kosovo for the friendly matches against Madagascar and Burkina Faso. Five days later, he made his debut with Kosovo in a friendly match against Madagascar after coming on as a substitute at 77th minute in place of fellow debutant Edon Zhegrova.

Personal life

Voca was born in Stans, Switzerland from Kosovo Albanian father from Mitrovica and Bosnian mother. He holds Kosovar, Albanian, and Swiss passports.