Shkelqim Vladi

Shkelqim Vladi (born 21 September 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss club Lugano. Born in Switzerland, he represents Kosovo at international level.

Club career
On 23 June 2023, Vladi signed a four-year contract with Swiss Super League club Lugano. His debut with Lugano came on 26 July against Stade Lausanne Ouchy after coming on as a substitute at 71st minute in place of Renato Steffen. Eighteen days after debut, he scored his first goal for Lugano in his fourth appearance for the club in a 6–1 home win over his former club Yverdon in Swiss Super League.

International career
On 16 September 2022, Vladi received a call-up from Kosovo for the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League matches against Northern Ireland and Cyprus, but due to injury, could not be part of the national team. On 6 October 2023, he received again a call-up from Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Andorra and Israel, but due to injury, could not be part of the national team again.