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Astrit Ajdarević

Astrit Agim Ajdarević (Albanian pronunciation: [asˈtrid ajˈdarevic]; born 17 April 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He most recently played for Akropolis IF. Having represented the Sweden U17, U19, U21, and Olympic teams, he made his full international debut for Albania in 2017.

Born in Pristina to Albanian parents originally from Medveđa, he moved with his family to Sweden in 1992. The family name was Hajdari but since his father played in Yugoslavian league, they switched it to "Ajdarević". His father Agim Ajdarević was a member of FK Spartak Subotica in the Yugoslav First League in the 1980s and 1990s, and moved to Sweden in 1992; he later signed with Falkenbergs FF.

His younger brothers, Arben and Alfred, are also footballers. Ajdarević said he considers himself Albanian.

Ajdarević is married to Albanian model Mimoza Ponosheci. In September 2018, he became a father when Mimoza gave birth to twins.

Ajdarević began his career in 1996 in his adopted nation of Sweden. He first played for Rinia IF, and later signed with Falkenbergs FF, where he played in the 2006 season, making five appearances for the side.

On 5 December 2006, Ajdarević completed a second trial at Liverpool and transferred soon afterwards to the club, having impressed the club's coaching staff. He made his Liverpool youth team debut in the FA Youth Cup victory against Reading in January 2007. However, Ajdarević was unable to make a breakthrough into the first team at Liverpool.

Ajdarević joined Leicester City on trial in January 2009 and signed for the Foxes on the loan signing deadline for football league clubs on 26 March 2009 until the end of that season, when the Midlands-based club had the option to sign him permanently. He made his debut as a second-half substitute replacing Max Gradel after 70 minutes of Leicester's 2–2 draw with Carlisle United at the Walkers Stadium.

On 30 June 2009, Ajdarević joined Leicester permanently having been released by Liverpool, signing a one-year deal. However, Ajdarević struggled in the first team at Leicester City and a result, he went on trial at Brighton & Hove Albion.

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