Vedat Muriqi was born on 24 April 1994 and is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Mallorca and the Kosovo national team.
16 Facts About Vedat Muriqi
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On 14 January 2013, Muriqi had a trial at Kategoria Superiore club Teuta Durres and after impressing in a friendly match signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the club.
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On 18 August 2014, Vedat Muriqi signed a two-year contract with TFF First League club Giresunspor.
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On 31 May 2016, Vedat Muriqi signed a three-year contract with Super Lig club Genclerbirligi.
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On 11 January 2018, Vedat Muriqi signed to TFF First League side Caykur Rizespor.
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On 7 July 2019, Vedat Muriqi completed a transfer to Super Lig side Fenerbahce by signing for the next four seasons.
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One day later, the club confirmed that Vedat Muriqi had joined on a permanent transfer.
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On 15 September 2020, Vedat Muriqi signed a five-year deal with Serie A club Lazio.
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On 22 July 2022, the clubs agreed on a permanent transfer and Vedat Muriqi signed a five-year contract with Mallorca.
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In June 2013, Vedat Muriqi was named as part of the Kosovo U21 squad for 2013 Valais Youth Cup.
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On 15 October 2013, Vedat Muriqi made his debut with Albania U21 in a 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 after coming on as a substitute at 46th minute in place of Herolind Shala.
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On 30 August 2016, Vedat Muriqi received a call-up from Kosovo for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland.
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Vedat Muriqi is a classic target man, known for his aerial ability, hold up play, and strength inside of the penalty area.
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Okan Buruk, former Turkish international, World Cup semi-finalist and former Caykur Rizespor manager who coached Vedat Muriqi stated that Vedat Muriqi dramatically improved during his latter season at club, due to his extra trainings, describing him reliable and labelling him "best forward in Turkey in that period".
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Vedat Muriqi was born in Prizren, FR Yugoslavia to Kosovo Albanian parents.
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Vedat Muriqi is nicknamed El Pirata for his habitual goal celebration covering one eye.