Elton Krasniqi

Elton Krasniqi is a Kosovo footballer born on 27 February 2005. He began his youth development with 2 Korriku in Kosovo before joining Hannover 96’s academy in 2021. During the 2021–22 season, he played in the B-Junioren Bundesliga Nord/Nordost, gaining experience against established youth sides including Hertha BSC and RB Leipzig. In July 2022, Krasniqi moved to VfB Stuttgart, where he continued his development at Under-19 level. He later joined Stuttgart II in July 2024, although regular senior opportunities proved limited during the 2024–25 campaign. In October 2025, he returned to Kosovo to join Prishtina, continuing his progression in the country’s top flight. Krasniqi has also represented Kosovo at Under-17 and Under-19 level, adding international youth experience to his academy background.