Mark Marleku

Mark Marleku (born 27 April 2000) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Kriens, on loan from Luzern.

Club Career

Luzern

On 24 June 2020, Marleku made his debut as a professional footballer in a 2–0 away defeat against Lugano after coming on as a substitute at 86th minute in place of Silvan Sidler. On 18 September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Swiss Super League side Luzern after agreeing to a three-year deal.

International Career

Under-19

On 2 October 2018, Marleku was named as part of the Kosovo U19 squad for 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifications. Eight days later, he made his debut with Kosovo U19 in 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match against Austria U19 after coming on as a substitute at 82nd minute in place of Bleart Tolaj.

Under-21

On 15 March 2021, Marleku received a call-up from Kosovo U21 for the friendly matches against Qatar U23, but was unable to join the squad due to COVID-related travel restrictions. On 8 June 2021, he made his debut with Kosovo U21 in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Andorra U21 after coming on as a substitute at 67th minute in place of Rilind Nivokazi and scored his side's second goal during a 2–0 home win.