Rilind Nivokazi

Rilind Nivokazi (born 26 January 2000) is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Italian club Foggia.

Club Career

Early career and Atalanta

Nivokazi at the age of 8, he started playing football in Collepieve, he besides being was part of Collepieve, he was part even of Grifoponte (2011), Bastia (2011–2013) and Monte Malbe (2013–2014). On 23 May 2014, Nivokazi joined with youth team of Italian giants Atalanta. In 2017–18 season, he started playing for Atalanta's under-19 squad.

Loan at Bologna Youth Sector

On 18 January 2019, Nivokazi joined Campionato Primavera 2 club Bologna, on a six-month-long loan. One day later, he made his debut in a 2–3 away win against SPAL after coming on as a substitute at 57th minute in place of Kaloyan Krastev. On 16 February 2019, he scored his first goal for Bologna in his fifth appearance for the club in a 2–2 away draw over Hellas Verona in Campionato Primavera 2.

Loan at Lecco

On 10 July 2019, Nivokazi joined newly-promoted Serie C club Lecco, on a season-long loan. On 25 August 2019, he was named as a Lecco substitute for the first time in a league match against Arezzo. His debut with Lecco came thirteen days later in a league match against Novara after coming on as a substitute at 76th minute in place of Marco Moleri.

Foggia

On 1 February 2021, Nivokazi joined Serie C side Foggia and receiving squad number 30. Twelve days later, he made his debut in a 0–2 home defeat against Catanzaro after coming on as a substitute at 81st minute in place of Ibourahima Balde.