Florijana Ismaili facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Aarberg, Switzerland | ||
| Date of death | 29 June 2019 (aged 24) | ||
| Place of death | Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2011 | FC Walperswil | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2019 | BSC YB Frauen | ||
| International career | |||
| 2014–2019 | Switzerland | 14 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Florijana Ismaili (born January 1, 1995 – died June 29, 2019) was a talented Swiss footballer. She played as a forward or a midfielder. Florijana was the captain of BSC YB Frauen, a team in the top Swiss women's football league. She also played for the Swiss national team.
Florijana started playing for her country's national team in 2014. She was an important part of the Swiss squad at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is a very big tournament where national teams from all over the world compete.
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Early Life and Career
Florijana Ismaili was born in Aarberg, Switzerland. She began her football journey at a young age. From 2006 to 2011, she played for a youth club called FC Walperswil.
Playing for BSC YB Frauen
In 2011, Florijana joined BSC YB Frauen. This is a well-known women's football club in Switzerland. She played for them for eight years, until 2019. During her time there, she became the team's captain. This shows how much her teammates and coaches trusted her leadership skills.
International Career
Florijana's talent also shone on the international stage. She joined the Swiss national team in 2014. She played 14 matches for her country and scored 3 goals.
Her biggest achievement with the national team was being part of the squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This major event takes place every four years. It brings together the best women's football teams from around the globe.
Tragic Passing
On June 29, 2019, Florijana Ismaili went missing. She was swimming in Lake Como in northern Italy. A search operation began immediately. Sadly, on July 2, her body was found in the lake. She was only 24 years old. Her passing was a great loss to the football world and to her country.
See also
In Spanish: Florijana Ismaili para niños
