Albania U19

1972 UEFA European Under-23 Championship

The Albanian Under-23 did participate in many Competitions during their past. They made their competitive debut during the 1972 UEFA European Under-23 Championship. Facing in the Group 8:West Germany, Poland and Turkey. In a relatively tough Group, Albania were able to secure their first points ever during a qualification match against Poland at home with 1-1 followed by a surprising draw away against Turkey. Despite losing their next three matches against Poland away 2-1 and against West Germany 0-2 and 2–0 away, the Albanians were able to draw once more at home against Turkey. This time without a score. Albania would finish the group in 3rd place with three points and above Turkey thanks to the goal difference.

1974 UEFA European Under-23 Championship

In the Following Championship, Albania faced in Group 4: East Germany and Romania. The Albanians started the campaign, pretty well as they were able to draw their first match against Romania at home 1-1 followed by a surprising first win against the East Germans at home with 1-0 what would be Albania's first ever win in the UEFA European youth Championship. But the hopes for qualification were dashed as they lost away from home against Romania 1-2 and against the eventually runners up in the Tournament East Germany with 0-6 despite that, Albania showed some good Performance during that period. Despite finishing last in the Group.

Balkan Youth Championship

Albania Under-23 participated in the Balkan Youth Championship tournaments from 1969 until 1976 when the age limit rule changed to the under 21, and then Albania participated with the Albania national under 21 football team. In two first tournament 1969 & 1970, Albania U23 was ranked 3rd out 5 national teams Participations in both occasions. Then in the 1971 & 1972 tournament they were ranked in the 4th place in both cases. They withdrew from the 1973 tournament and in the 1974 edition, Albania U23 managed to reach the final after winning Group B against Turkey U23 & Greece U23 by defeating Greece 2-1 and drawing Turkey 1–1 in the next match, before losing In the final 0–1 against Romania U23, it was Albania's first trip into the finals at this competition.

Balkan Youth Championship record

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty shoot-out.

**Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won.

1991 Mediterranean Games

Albania would compete for the first time ever at this competition in Football at the 1991 Mediterranean Games were they were drawn in Group B against the hosts Greece and Algeria. Despite losing against Greece 5-0 the Albanians were able to record their first win against Algeria 2-1 despite that Albania missed the next thase. Finishing the Tournament in 6th Place. So far Albania's best finish at the Mediterranean Games in the Football history for Albania.

1997 Mediterranean Games

Albania's second participation came 6 years later were they faced Italy and FR Yugoslavia. This time Albania had less success, as they lost both matches against FR Yugoslavia with 1-3 despite a goal from Erjon Bogdani. Followed by a loss against Italy goalless with 0-4 finishing last in the Group. Caming only 11th in the Tournament.

Balkan Youth Championship

Albania Under-21 participated in the Balkan Youth Championship as a succeeder of Under-23 team, in the 1976–78 and 1981 competitions, winning both with finals against Romania and Bulgaria. Notably in 1978, the second leg of the final match against Romania was characterized by a large Albania's win 7–1, which is the largest win ever recorded by Albania U-21.

Honours of Albania U-21

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty shoot-out.

**Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won.

1984 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship

Albania Under-21s qualified for UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship for the first time in 1984, and were drawn in a group that included West Germany, Turkey and Austria. Albania won four matches: two against Austria with 1-2 and 3-0, and two against Turkey with 0-1 and 1-0. Notably, the team's match against West Germany ended in a draw. This was also the first time any Albanian squad qualified for a Europe or World Championship, and is the seventh time any Albanian squad qualified for a major championship. To this day, the team that qualified for 1984 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship is still regarded as the most successful team in Albanian football history. It was at time coached by Shyqyri Rreli and Ramazan Rragami.

Qualifying Group 6 standings

Albania played the quarter-finals against Italy, against which it lost twice 0–1, and 0–1, in Albania and Italy respectively. Italy advanced to the semifinals of Euro '84 and lost them against England, eventual champions of the tournament. The under 21 was voted by the English Football Magazine Soccer in 1983 as the 8th best team in the world. The highest place for any Albanian side to finish. In the Albanian football history so far.

2004: Albania's most successful campaign in 20 years after 1984

After 20 years Albania had its first success in the qualifiers for the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. In which they were drawn in Group 10 against Switzerland, Russia the Republic of Ireland and Georgia. Albania draw their first match at home against Switzerland in a goalless draw. Followed by two losses against Russia. Narrowly away with 1-0, conceding the goal in the 88th minute. Followed by a devastating home loss with 1–4. Things would change for Albania as they would win their next two matches against the Republic of Ireland. In the Selman Stërmasi Stadium Albania secured its first win during qualifying with a 1–0 win thanks to a late strike from striker Erjon Rizvanolli. Followed by an 0–3 win in the Dalymount Park as Ireland included a suspended player in their squad. Securing so Albania back to back wins.

Against Switzerland Albania lost 2–1 away despite leading the match at some point. In their 7th and 8th match Albania faced Georgia twice. Losing away with 3-1 but would return its fortune in the following match at home with a 3–0 win to secure its third win during qualification, with goals from Muzaka and two goals from Parid Xhihani. Albania would finish third in the standings only behind Group Winners Switzerland and Russia and ahead of the Republic of Ireland and Georgia. Securing 10 Points three wins and one draw as well as a neutral goal difference.

2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

After a long period without qualifying to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Albania, "together" with Serbia, will host the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Despite that the Tifozat Kuq e zi are demanding a drastic exit, towards this tournament, as Serbia is still denying the war crimes in the past during the Kosovo war in 1998–99. This faced criticism towards Armando Duka as he did not take the opinion of the Albanian football fans seriously.