Andi Hoti

Andi Hoti (born 2 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for German club 1. FC Magdeburg. Born in Switzerland, he has represented Kosovo at under-21 international level.

Club career
In January 2020, Hoti joined the youth team of Serie A club Inter Milan. Inter Milan reportedly paid a €150,000 transfer fee. On 19 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Inter Milan after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 18 July 2022, Hoti joined 3. Liga side SC Freiburg II, on a season-long loan. On 6 August 2022, he made his debut in a 1–0 away win against SpVgg Bayreuth after being named in the starting line-up.

In June 2023, Hoti signed for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Magdeburg on a permanent basis.

Youth
On 27 June 2018, Hoti received a call-up from Kosovo U15 for a training camp in Lindabrunn. On 8 October 2019, he was named as part of the Kosovo U17 squad for 2020 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifications. His debut with Kosovo U17 came a day later in a 2020 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification match against Netherlands U17 after being named in the starting line-up.

On 22 May 2021, Hoti received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against the Andorra U21, he was an unused substitute in that match. His debut with Kosovo U21 came on 7 September 2021 in a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against England U21 after being named in the starting line-up.

Senior
In August 2023, Hoti received his first call-up to the Kosovo senior national team by head coach Primož Gliha, for two UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Switzerland and Romania.

Personal life
Hoti was born in Uster, Switzerland to Kosovo Albanian parents from the Ratkoc village of Rahovec.