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Elia Caprile obtains Albanian citizenship
Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile has officially obtained Albanian citizenship following a request approved by President Bajram Begaj. The decision, published in the official gazette on October 23, was motivated by Caprile's personal ties to the country through his partner, Emily Toshkollari, with whom he has a son.
Despite acquiring the passport, Caprile faces significant regulatory hurdles regarding potential selection for the Albanian national team. FIFA regulations require a 'genuine link' to a country, such as ancestral roots or residency, which Caprile currently lacks. While the Albanian Football Federation has reportedly supported the process to facilitate his potential call-up by coach Rolando Maran, his previous involvement with the Italian national team—where he was called up for World Cup qualifiers in November 2025 but did not make an official appearance—further complicates his eligibility under FIFA's strict naturalization rules.
Entities
Albania · Bajram Begaj · Cagliari · Elia Caprile · Emily Toshkollari
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The citizenship request was signed by President Bajram Begaj. www.cagliarinews24.com · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Caprile's decision is linked to his partner, Emily Toshkollari. www.cagliarinews24.com · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Elia Caprile has officially obtained Albanian citizenship. www.cagliarinews24.com · www.fanpage.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Albanian Football Federation supported the citizenship process. www.fanpage.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FIFA rules require a 'genuine link' for naturalized players to represent a country. www.fanpage.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caprile was called up to the Italian national team on November 7, 2025, but did not play. www.fanpage.it