Milot Rashica (; born 28 June 1996) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Süper Lig club Beà Âiktaà  and the Kosovo national team.
Rashica was born in VuÃÂitrn, FR Yugoslavia, in present-day Kosovo to ethnic Albanian parents. He made his professional debut with local club Vushtrria, aged only 16. In August 2013, after a trial period at Gent, he refused a transfer offer from the club and made his senior debut with Vushtrria.
In September 2013, after suffering an injury, Rashica moved to Hannover for treatment and only returned to his parent club in 2014.
On 10 September 2014, Rashica moved to Vitesse on a trial basis, appearing for the club's youth team. On 10 February 2015, he signed a three-year deal with the Arnhem side, being effective on 1 July, for a reported â¬300,000 fee.
On 30 July 2015, Rashica made his professional debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Uroà ¡ ÃÂurÃÂeviàin a 3âÂÂ0 away loss against Southampton for the third qualifying round of 2015âÂÂ16 UEFA Europa League. On 9 August, he made his Eredivisie debut, starting and assisting Denys Oliynyk in a 1âÂÂ1 away draw against Willem II.
On 20 September 2015, Rashica scored his first professional goal, netting the last in a 3âÂÂ0 home victory against De Graafschap. On 18 December, he scored a brace in a 5âÂÂ1 routing of Twente also at the GelreDome.
He played as Vitesse won the final of the KNVB Beker 2âÂÂ0 against AZ Alkmaar on 30 April 2017 to lead the club, three-time runners up, to the title for the first time in its 125-year history.
On 31 January 2018, Rashica joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, reportedly signing a 4.5-year contract until 2022. On 3 February 2018, he made his debut in a 2âÂÂ1 away win against Schalke 04 after being named in the Werder Bremen starting eleven.
Rashica started in Werder Bremen's first match of the 2019âÂÂ20 season against Fortuna Düsseldorf and assisted Johannes Eggestein's goal before sustaining an injury and being subbed off. He scored his first goal of the 2019âÂÂ20 season on his return from an injury, on the sixth matchday of the season against Borussia Dortmund in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against the black and yellows.
On 22 June 2021, Rashica signed a four-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club Norwich City, and received squad number 17. Norwich City reportedly paid a â¬11 million transfer fee plus a possible â¬4 million in bonuses. On 14 August 2021, he made his debut in a 3âÂÂ0 home defeat against Liverpool after being named in the starting line-up.
Rashica scored his first goal for Norwich City in January 2022, when he netted the winning goal in an FA Cup tie at Charlton Athletic. He provided an assist for Josh Sargent as Norwich City moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3âÂÂ0 win over Watford. He scored his first Premier League goal for Norwich when he scored the first goal in a 3âÂÂ1 defeat away to Liverpool at Anfield; in doing so he became the first Kosovan to score in the Premier League.
On 8 September 2022, Rashica joined Süper Lig side Galatasaray, on a season-long loan. Galatasaray will reportedly pay him a â¬1.5 million net fee. His debut with Galatasaray came three days later in a 3âÂÂ2 away win against Kasñmpaà Âa after coming on as a substitute at 83rd minute in place of Yunus Akgün. He scored his first goal against Giresunspor on 28 January 2023, after substituting in place of Dries Mertens. As of early March 2023, he scored 2 goals and gave 3 assists in 18 official games he played for Galatasaray.
Rashica became the champion in the Süper Lig in the 2022âÂÂ23 season with Galatasaray. Defeating Ankaragücü 4âÂÂ1 away in the match played in the 36th week on 30 May 2023, Galatasaray secured the lead with two weeks before the end and won the 23rd championship in its history.
On 15 August 2023, Rashica signed a four-year contract with Süper Lig club Beà Âiktaà Â.
Rashica was called up to Albania's under-17 team by coach Dà ¾emal Mustedanagiàfor the 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round in October 2012, and made his debut for the side on the 18th, starting in a 1âÂÂ0 loss against Italy. Five days later, he scored the fifth in a 6âÂÂ0 routing of Liechtenstein; he appeared in three matches and scored once, as Albania was knocked out after finishing third in its group.
In June 2013, Rashica was named as part of the Kosovo U21 squad for 2013 Valais Youth Cup. On 15 June 2013, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in 2013 Valais Youth Cup third place play-off against Egypt U20 after coming on as a substitute in the 45th minute in place of Gentrit Begolli.
On 7 November 2014, Rashica was called up to the under-19s by coach Altin Lala ahead of 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying round. He appeared against Denmark, Portugal and Wales, as Albania was again eliminated.
On 28 August 2015, Rashica was included in Redi Jupi's under-21 squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches against Israel and Portugal. He made his debut on 3 September, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1âÂÂ1 home draw against the former, and also suffering a penalty which was later converted by Endri ÃÂekiçi.
Rashica made his debut for the full squad on 29 March 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ledian Memushaj in a 2âÂÂ0 friendly win against Luxembourg. He only appeared in one further match for the national setup, a 3âÂÂ1 win against Qatar on 29 May.
On 15 August 2016, it was announced that Rashica had switched to Kosovo. On 30 August 2016, he received a call-up from Kosovo for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland and made his debut after being named in the starting line-up.
Vushtrria
Vitesse
Galatasaray
Besiktas