Emir Sahiti (born 29 November 1998) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a left winger for club Hannover 96. Born in Zemun, FR Yugoslavia (now Serbia), he is a former youth international for Albania and represents the Kosovo national team at senior level.
Sahiti began his youth career with Ramiz Sadiku before joining Prishtina, and made his senior debut in 2015 with Trepça '89. He later moved abroad to Rabotnički, where he gained regular first-team experience, before signing for Croatian club Hajduk Split in 2018. Initially featuring for Hajduk Split II, he established himself in the first team, making nearly 100 league appearances and scoring 13 goals. During the 2020–21 season, Sahiti was loaned to Šibenik, where he enjoyed a productive spell, scoring seven goals in 33 appearances.
In 2024, Sahiti joined Hamburger SV, continuing his career in Germany, and in 2026 he moved on loan to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
At international level, Sahiti represented Albania at under-19 and under-21 level before switching allegiance to Kosovo. He made his senior international debut for Kosovo in 2022 and has since earned multiple caps, scoring his first international goal for the national team during this period.
Club career Early career and Trepça '89 Sahiti is a product of the youth systems of Kosovan sides Ramiz Sadiku and Prishtina. In April 2014, Sahiti, together with his brother Suad, was on trial with Belgian team Standard Liège, but the trial was unsuccessful, despite earlier indications that they would sign a contract. On 25 June 2015, he joined Kosovo Superleague side Trepça '89.
Rabotnički On 15 June 2015, Sahiti signed a two-year contract with Macedonian First League club Rabotnički, with the transfer becoming legally effective in August 2015. He joined his brother Suad, who had been part of Rabotnički since September 2014. On 17 October 2015, Sahiti made his debut in a 0–0 home draw against Bregalnica Štip after being named in the starting line-up.
Loan at Hajduk Split II On 3 February 2018, Sahiti joined Croatian Second League side Hajduk Split II on a six-month loan with a buyout clause. On 10 March 2018, he made his debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Gorica after coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute in place of Tonio Teklić.
Return to Hajduk Split On 29 August 2018, Sahiti returned and signed a four-year contract with Croatian club Hajduk Split. Eleven days later, he made his debut with the second team in a 2–0 home win against Kustošija after coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute in place of Stanko Jurić. On 1 December 2018, Sahiti was named as a first-team substitute for the first time in a league match against Rudeš. His debut with the first team came on 23 February 2019 in a 0–0 home draw against Gorica after coming on as a substitute in the 68th minute in place of Anthony Kalik.
Loan at Šibenik On 21 July 2020, Sahiti joined Croatian First League side Šibenik on a season-long loan. On 15 August 2020, he made his debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Rijeka after being named in the starting line-up.
Return from loan On 23 June 2021, Sahiti returned to Croatian First League side Hajduk Split after agreeing to a four-year contract extension and received squad number 77. On 17 July 2021, he made his debut against Lokomotiva after being named in the starting line-up and assisted in his side's first goal during a 2–2 away draw.
Hamburger SV On 30 August 2024, Sahiti signed with Hamburger SV in Germany.
International career Youth From 2015 until 2019, Sahiti was part of Albania at youth international level, having represented the U19 and U21 teams and he with these teams played eleven matches and scored two goals.
Senior
On 28 December 2021, the Football Federation of Kosovo announced that Sahiti had decided to represent the national team. On 18 March 2022, Sahiti received a call-up for friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Switzerland, but due to injury, he was unable to join the squad.
His debut for Kosovo came on 9 June 2022 in the UEFA Nations League match against Northern Ireland after coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute in place of Milot Rashica.
On 15 October 2024, he scored his first goal for Kosovo during a 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C match against Cyprus.
Personal life Sahiti was born in Zemun, FR Yugoslavia, to Albanian parents from Medveđa, and is the younger brother of Kosovo international Suad Sahiti.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRabotnički2015–16Macedonian First League7000——702016–17Macedonian First League1600000—1602017–18Macedonian First League910030—121Total3210030—351Hajduk Split II2017–18Croatian Second League91———912018–19Croatian Second League141———1412019–20Croatian Second League20———20Total252———252Hajduk Split2018–19Croatian First League40———402021–22Croatian First League3255121—3972022–23Croatian League2741041103352023–24Croatian League3243220103862024–25Croatian League403000—70Total9913123822012118Šibenik (loan)2020–21Croatian First League33720——357Hamburger SV2024–252. Bundesliga223———2232025–26Bundesliga2020——40Total24320——260Career total213261631122024231
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsKosovo202220202431202520Total71
Scores and results list Kosovo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Emir Sahiti goal. + List of international goals scored by Emir SahitiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo3–03–02024–25 UEFA Nations League C
Honours Hajduk Split Croatian Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
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