20 Facts About Thomas Strakosha

Thomas Strakosha was born on 19 March 1995 and is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Super League Greece club AEK Athens.

Thomas Strakosha made his professional debut in August 2015, while on a loan spell at Salernitana.

Thomas Strakosha made 208 appearances in total for Lazio, winning the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana twice each.

On 11 July 2014, Igli Tare, Lazio's sports director, announced that Thomas Strakosha's contract was extended until 2019.

In July 2016, following the loan's end, Thomas Strakosha returned to Lazio.

On 22 February 2017, Thomas Strakosha renewed his contract with Lazio until 2022.

Thomas Strakosha went on to play as starter until the end of the season, collecting 1844 minutes on field, as Lazio finished the championship in 5th position.

On 14 July 2022, Thomas Strakosha signed a three-year contract with Premier League club Brentford.

In July 2024, Thomas Strakosha moved to Super League Greece club AEK Athens on a free transfer.

Thomas Strakosha was called up for the first time to Albania's U17 squad by coach Dzemal Mustedanagic to participate in the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship elite round.

Thomas Strakosha was an unused substitute for all three matches, serving as second choice goalkeeper behind Aldo Teqja.

Thomas Strakosha was called up to the Albania national under-19 football team to participate in the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification, coached by his father, Foto Thomas Strakosha.

Thomas Strakosha played every minute of all three matches of the Group 7.

Thomas Strakosha was called up to the U20 team by coach Skender Gega for the 2013 Mediterranean Games football tournament, which began on 19 June, in Mersin, Turkey.

However, Thomas Strakosha didn't participate in any match of the tournament.

Thomas Strakosha was selected for the Albania U21 side that took part in the 2015 UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification.

Thomas Strakosha played in half of all Group 4 matches, as the four other matches were played by fellow goalkeepers, Aldo Teqja and Orestis Menka, who each played two matches.

Thomas Strakosha missed out the opening match due to the injury, the closing match due to engagement with Albania senior team and was left on the bench for 1 game against Portugal U21 as Jupi wanted to test Teqja.

Thomas Strakosha was called up for the first time to the senior Albania squad in August 2016 by coach Gianni De Biasi for the friendly match against Morocco on 31 August 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification opening match against North Macedonia on 5 September 2016 as a 4th choice keeper along Etrit Berisha, Orges Shehi and Alban Hoxha.

Thomas Strakosha was born in Athens, Greece and he holds dual citizenship for Greece and Albania.