User:Huligan0/Leon Avdullahu

Leon Avdullahu (born 23 February 2004) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.

Career
Born in Solothurn, Avdullahu started his youth football with local club FC Gerlafingen and then moved to FC Solothurn in 2013. In the summer of 2018, he moved to FC Basel's youth department and in 2022 he advanced to their U-21 team, but remained part of the U-18 team that celebrated winning the Swiss championship at the end of June 2023. In July 2023 he signed a professional contract and advanced to their first team for their 2023–24 season.

After playing in three test games Avdullahu played his domestic league debut for the club in the home game in the St. Jakob-Park on 13 August 2023 as Basel were defeated 2–1 by Lausanne-Sport.

In the Swiss Cup second round match on 16 September Avdullahu scored his first goal for the team as Basel went on to win 8–0 against amateur club FC Bosporus in Bern.

Avdullahu has been Swiss youth international at various levels. On 15 November he was called-up for the Switzerland U-21 team, but remained in both matches on the bench as substitute.

Honours

 * Swiss champion U-18: 2022–23