Florent Hadergjonaj (Albanian pronunciation: [hadeɾɟoˈnaj]; born 31 July 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Süper Lig club Alanyaspor. Born in Switzerland, he previously represented his birthplace at youth and senior levels before switching to play for the Kosovo national team.

Club career

Early career and Young Boys

Hadergjonaj is a product of various Swiss youth teams such as Langnau, Thun and Luzern. In 2011, he joined youth team of Young Boys. Hadergjonaj is a youth exponent from Young Boys, he made his first Swiss Super League appearance on 29 September 2013 after being named in the starting line-up in a 1–0 home defeat against Zürich. Hadergjonaj made 11 league appearances during the 2013–14 season and he won the Young Boys' player of the year award after one year and a half from his debut.

Ingolstadt 04

On 8 August 2016, Hadergjonaj joined Bundesliga side Ingolstadt 04, on a four-year contract. On 22 October 2016, he made his debut against Borussia Dortmund after being named in the starting line-up, and assist in the third goal during a 3–3 draw.

Loan at Huddersfield Town

Hadergjonaj (left) with Huddersfield Town in 2018

On 24 August 2017, Hadergjonaj joined Premier League side Huddersfield Town, on a season-long loan. On 19 September 2017, he made his debut with Huddersfield Town in the 2017–18 EFL Cup third round against Crystal Palace after being named in the starting line-up.

Return to Huddersfield Town

On 8 March 2018, Huddersfield Town triggered a clause in Hadergjonaj's loan agreement to make his transfer permanent. On 1 July 2018, he signed for Huddersfield Town on a three-year contract with a club option of a further season. On 11 August 2018, he made his debut in a 3–0 home defeat against Chelsea after being named in the starting line-up.

Loan at Kasımpaşa

On 31 January 2020, Hadergjonaj joined Süper Lig side Kasımpaşa, on a six-month-long loan. Two days later, he made his debut in a 1–1 away draw against Ankaragücü after being named in the starting line-up.

Return to Kasımpaşa

On 25 September 2020, Hadergjonaj signed a three-year contract with Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa. One day later, he made his debut in a 1–0 away defeat against Hatayspor after being named in the starting line-up.

International career

Switzerland

Under-20

On 15 November 2013, Hadergjonaj made his debut with Switzerland U20 in a friendly match against Poland U20 after being named in the starting line-up.

Under-21

On 4 April 2014, Hadergjonaj made his debut with Switzerland U21 in a 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Ukraine U21 after being named in the starting line-up.

Senior

I will only play the friendly match as I have not agreed to play and be blocked for the qualifiers.

On 22 May 2017, Hadergjonaj received a call-up from Switzerland for the friendly match against Belarus and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Faroe Islands. On 1 June 2017, he made his debut with Switzerland in a friendly match against Belarus after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Silvan Widmer.

Kosovo

On 9 May 2019, The Football Federation of Kosovo confirmed that Hadergjonaj had obtained a Kosovan passport and was ready to play for the Kosovo national team in the next UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches. On 22 May 2019, Hadergjonaj received a call-up from Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Montenegro and Bulgaria.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 03:46, 26 April 2021 (UTC).

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Young Boys2013–14Swiss Super League1111000121
2014–152601080350
2015–163203020370
2016–1720002040
Total71150120881
Ingolstadt 042016–17Bundesliga25100251
2017–182. Bundesliga200020
Total27100271
Huddersfield Town (loan)2017–18Premier League2303010270
Huddersfield Town2018–19Premier League2400000240
Kasımpaşa (loan)2019–20Süper Lig13000130
Kasımpaşa2020–21Süper Lig33120351
Career total1793100101202023

International

As of 26 March 2026

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Switzerland201710
Kosovo201970
202081
202170
202230
202370
202450
202510
202610
Total391

Scores and results list Kosovo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hadergjonaj goal.

List of international goals scored by Florent Hadergjonaj
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 October 2020Toše Proeski Arena, Skopje, North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia1–11–2UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs

Honours

Individual

External links

  • at Soccerway
  • at National-Football-Teams.com