Won award: Albanian Sports Ambassador (2018).
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Lorik Cana
Lorik Agim Cana is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or midfielder. Known for his physicality, leadership and tactical versatility, Cana was capable of operating in both defensive midfield and central defence, qualities that made him a key figure for several clubs and the Albania national team. He is currently the Grassroots ambassador for children's football i…
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sports · Albanian footballer (born 1983) · association football player · also Lorik Cana, Lorik Cana, Lorik Agim Cana, Cana
Born 27 July 1983 · Q311155
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2018· 1 entry
2016· 1 entry
“s all-time most-capped player, a record he held until October 2025, when he was surpassed by Elseid Hysaj. He also shares the national record for FIFA World Cup qualification appearances with Ervin Skela (28), while holding the records for the most appearances across UEFA European Championship qualifying and final tournaments combined (29), the most appearances as captain (41), and the highest disciplinary tally with 26 yellow cards and two red cards. Post-football Following Albania”
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2015· 3 entries
Runner-up: Coppa Italia with Lazio (2014–15).
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Runner-up: Supercoppa Italiana with Lazio (2015).
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Played for FC Nantes (2015–2016) — 21 appearances, 0 goals.
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2013· 2 entries
Runner-up: Supercoppa Italiana with Lazio (2013).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Lazio (2012–13).
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2011· 2 entries
And retired after UEFA Euro 2016, finishing with 94 appearances, setting Albania's appearance record, which stood until 2025 when it was surpassed by Elseid Hysaj
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Played for SS Lazio (2011–2015) — 82 appearances, 4 goals.
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2010· 2 entries
Played for Galatasaray S.K. (2010–2011) — 24 appearances, 1 goals.
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On 9 October 2010, Cana was named UNICEF Ambassador for Children's Rights in Albania.
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2009· 3 entries
Won award: Albanian Fan's Footballer of the Year (2009).
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Cana signed for Sunderland, becoming the first player of Albanian origin to compete in the Premier League, and was immediately appointed captain
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Played for Sunderland A.F.C. (2009–2010) — 31 appearances, 0 goals.
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2007· 2 entries
Runner-up: Coupe de France with Marseille (2006–07).
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Was part of an Albania side that recorded four consecutive clean sheets for the first time in its history, including goalless draws in March and victories over Luxembourg in June
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2006· 1 entry
Runner-up: Coupe de France with Marseille (2005–06).
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2005· 1 entry
Played for Olympique de Marseille (2005–2009) — 122 appearances, 6 goals.
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2004· 2 entries
Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2003–04).
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Runner-up: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2004).
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2003· 5 entries
Won award: Albanian Footballer of the Year (2003).
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Runner-up: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2002–03).
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Played for Albania national under-21 football team (2003–2003).
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Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC (2003–2005) — 69 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Albania men's national football team (2003–2016) — 93 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 2 entries
Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy (2000–2003) — 39 appearances, 2 goals.
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After impressing at a youth tournament in Spain, Cana attracted interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, with the latter inviting him for a trial at the age of 16, although he was unable to attend afte
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1995· 1 entry
Beginning his football development and continuing the family's connection with the sport established by his father
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1989· 1 entry
And the outbreak of the Yugoslav Wars in 1990, which affected the wider Cana family
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1983· 1 entry
Born 1983-07-27.
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