Mirlind Daku


Mirlind Daku is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ballkani, on loan from Osijek II.

Club career

Llapi

On 24 January 2017, Daku joined Football Superleague of Kosovo side Llapi, on a five-year contract. On 18 February 2017, he made his debut with Llapi in the fifth round of 2016–17 Kosovar Cup against Feronikeli after coming on as a substitute at 95th minute in place of Berat Hyseni and scoring his side's second goal during a 2–4 away win after penalty shoot-outs.

Osijek

On 20 July 2018, Daku joined Croatian Second Football League side Osijek II, on a four-year contract. On 25 August 2018, he made his debut in a 2–2 away draw against Šibenik after being named in the starting line-up.

Loan at Kukësi

On 24 July 2019, Daku joined Albanian Superliga side Kukësi, on a season-long loan. On 18 August 2019, he made his debut with Kukësi in the 2019 Albanian Supercup against Partizani Tirana after coming on as a substitute at 66th minute in place of Vasil Shkurtaj.

Loan at Ballkani

On 11 January 2020, Daku joined Football Superleague of Kosovo side Ballkani, on a six-month-long loan. On 29 February 2020, he made his debut in a 0–0 away draw against Prishtina after coming on as a substitute at 59th minute in place of Artur Magani.

International career

Under-21

On 21 March 2017, Daku received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for a 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Republic of Ireland U21. On 9 November 2017, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in match against Israel U21 after coming on as a substitute at 54th minute in place of Ardit Gashi.

Senior

On 22 January 2018, Daku received his first call-up from Kosovo in a friendly match against Azerbaijan. The match however was cancelled two days later, which has prolonged his debut.