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Kosovare Asllani (born 29 July 1989) is a Swedish professional
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who plays for Spanish
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club
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and the
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. Nicknamed "Kosse" and known as "The Queen" by Real Madrid fans, Asllani is a proficient
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, possessing great speed and technique in her game. Her playing abilities and
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heritage from Kosovo , have drawn comparisons with
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Asllani began her club career with
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for
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and hometown club
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she played in the United States, with
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of
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(WPS). She returned to Sweden to play for Kristianstad, before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and then back to Linköping.
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Asllani is of
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descent, born in
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parents who had migrated to
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. Asllani grew up playing both football and
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, 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,
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establishing herself as a football prodigy. Former coach Cecilia Wilhelmsson praised Asllani's football technique and fitness.
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After receiving offers from many clubs, Asllani accepted a move to Damallsvenskan team Linköpings FC in 2007,
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where she made quick progress.
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Kosovare Asllani
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Kosovare Asllani with the
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in December 2012 | | | |
| Full name | Kosovare Asllani
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| Date of birth | 29 July 1989 (age 32)
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| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
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| Number | 9 | | |
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
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| 2007–2009 |
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| 37 | (21) |
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| 2010 |
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| 13 | (2) |
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| 2010–2011 |
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| 26 | (7) |
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| 2012 |
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| 15 | (7) |
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| 2012–2016 |
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| 59 | (39) |
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| 2016–2017 |
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| 15 | (2) |
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| 2017–2019 |
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| 27 | (8) |
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| 2019–2020 |
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| 17 | (5) |
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| 2020– |
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| 29 | (16) |
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| 2008– |
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| 154
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* 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 | | | |
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Asllani (R) playing for PSG against
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in December 2012
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Asllani has a
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She also has the words "Stay Strong" tattooed on the inside of her right biceps.
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