We reached out to Riza Durmisi, a 20-year-old left-back who plays in Denmark for Brøndby, and he informed us that the Macedonian federation has approached him about representing the national team.
Riza Durmisi is a Danish born, 20-year-old player who features on the left hand side. He can play at left-back, left midfield and even on the left wing. Earlier today, we contacted Durmisi with two questions and he answered them shortly later. Our questions were whether the Macedonian federation has approached him about playing for Macedonia’s national team, and also whether he is considering that option (if he has indeed been contacted).
Durmisi responded that yes, Macedonia has approached him about playing for its national team and on the second question he said that he still hasn’t decided what national team he will represent in the future. Riza also added that he has talked to his Brøndby teammate Ferhan Hasani, already a member of the Macedonian national team, about the possibility of playing together for Macedonia.
Riza has been capped a total of 52 times by Denmark’s various youth national teams. According to his profile on Denmark’s football association, which you can view here, Durmisi has 7 caps for U16, 27 caps for U17, 15 caps for U19 and 3 caps for U21.
Furthermore, we talked with a knowledgeable Danish football fan on twitter to get his thoughts on Durmisi’s abilities as a player. Below is our twitter exchange with Jesper (@jesperd111):
@jesperd111 Jesper, can you tell us more about Riza Durmisi? Is he rated in Denmark? What about his characteristics on the pitch? Thank you!
— Macedonian Football (@MacedonianFooty) May 17, 2014
@MacedonianFooty Last week he was picked for the Danish U21 side that will play Switzerland on 22th of May: http://t.co/jJfFqQyfom
— Jesper (@jesperd111) May 17, 2014
@MacedonianFooty In january 2013 an injury kept him from moving to Vitesse Arnhem because he was unhappy Brøndby didnt give him chances
— Jesper (@jesperd111) May 17, 2014
@MacedonianFooty Then last sommer they hired Thomas Frank who were U17 coach of DK and knew Riza and he has been playing ever since
— Jesper (@jesperd111) May 17, 2014
@MacedonianFooty DK doesnt have alot of very good LB’s either so if I waits he could be in for a chance in the national senior side imo
— Jesper (@jesperd111) May 17, 2014
@MacedonianFooty You can see this video with his goals this season: https://t.co/kW5dMDO5tn
— Jesper (@jesperd111) May 17, 2014
@jesperd111 Thanks for all of the responses, Jesper! Very helpful. Cheers
— Macedonian Football (@MacedonianFooty) May 17, 2014
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