Valon Berisha (born 7 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Reims and the Kosovo national team, he previously represented Norway at youth and full international level.
Berisha spent three trial periods with Premier League side Chelsea between the ages of 14 and 15, whilst also spending time with Manchester City and Aston Villa. On 20 June 2008, at the age of just 15 years, Berisha made his senior debut for EIK. Berisha signed for Viking FK in March 2009. In July 2012, Berisha signed a deal with Red Bull Salzburg. On 3 July 2018, Berisha joined Serie A side Lazio. On 30 January 2020, Berisha joined Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf, on a six-month-long loan. On 9 July 2020, Berisha signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 club Reims and receiving squad number 14.
Berisha has amounted over forty appearances for all of Norway's age-specific national sides. In 2016, after Kosovo became a FIFA member, he elected to play for them and was granted clearance. |
