Marlind NuriuMarlind Lutfi Nuriu is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a defender.Club careerEarly careerNuriu started his youth career at a local club in Tirana KDK. In 2013, he moved at KF Tirana academy and in 2014 he signed for the club's first team.TiranaHe made his debut for Tirana on 28 September 2016 in the Albanian Cup match against Sopoti Librazhd.Loan to Dinamo TiranaOn 9 January 2018 Nuriu was loaned out to fellow Albanian First Division side Dinamo Tirana for the remainder of the 2017–18 season to gain more playing experience.International careerAlbania U21He was called up at the Albania national under-21 football team by coach Alban Bushi for a double Friendly match against Moldova U21 on 25 & 27 March 2017.2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualificationNuriu was called up for the Friendly match against France U21 on 5 June 2017 and the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification opening match against Estonia U21 on 12 June 2017. In the opening match of the qualifiers against Estonia U21, Nuriu was an unused substitute in the bench for the entire match.HonoursClub;Tirana Kategoria Superiore: 2021–22 Albanian Cup: 2016–17 Albanian Supercup: 2017