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Kosovare Asllani (born 29 July 1989) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Spanish Primera División club Real Madrid[4] and the Sweden women's national team. Nicknamed "Kosse" and known as "The Queen" by Real Madrid fans, Asllani is a proficient striker, possessing great speed and technique in her game. Her playing abilities and Balkan heritage from Kosovo , have drawn comparisons with Zlatan Ibrahimović, who captained the Sweden men's national team.[5][6]

Asllani began her club career with Vimmerby IF and has played in the Damallsvenskan for Linköpings FC and hometown club Kristianstads DFF. In the 2010 season she played in the United States, with Chicago Red Stars of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She returned to Sweden to play for Kristianstad, before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and then back to Linköping.

Childhood and early career[edit]​

Asllani is of Kosovar-Albanian descent, born in Kristianstad to Kosovar parents who had migrated to Sweden. Asllani grew up playing both football and ice hockey, but chose to focus her talents on football. At the age of 15, Asllani started her career at second division team Vimmerby IF. During her time at Vimmerby, she scored 49 goals in 48 matches,[7] establishing herself as a football prodigy. Former coach Cecilia Wilhelmsson praised Asllani's football technique and fitness.[8] After receiving offers from many clubs, Asllani accepted a move to Damallsvenskan team Linköpings FC in 2007,[9] where she made quick progress.[10][11]

Kosovare Asllani
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Honours
National team‡
Senior career*
Youth career
Club information
Personal information
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Kosovare Asllani with the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in December 2012
Full nameKosovare Asllani[1]
Date of birth29 July 1989 (age 32)[1]
Place of birthKristianstad, Sweden[2]
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s)Forward
Current teamReal Madrid
Number9
Vimmerby IF
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2007–2009Linköpings FC37(21)
2010Chicago Red Stars13(2)
2010–2011Linköpings FC26(7)
2012Kristianstads DFF15(7)
2012–2016Paris Saint-Germain59(39)
2016–2017Manchester City15(2)
2017–2019Linköpings FC27(8)
2019–2020CD Tacón17(5)
2020–Real Madrid29(16)
2008–Sweden154[3](39[3])
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 June 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 August 2021

Asllani (R) playing for PSG against FCF Juvisy in December 2012

Personal life[edit]​

Asllani has a tattoo of a black double-headed eagle, symbolising Albania, on her ankle.[30] She also has the words "Stay Strong" tattooed on the inside of her right biceps.[31]

 
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