Fikai: “Don’t disappoint Panathinaikos who believed in me – I want to go to the World Cup with Albania”!

A long interview with Media of his hometown was granted by Elton Fickay. The Albanian defender, and one of the country’s greatest football talents, who is big bet and for Panathinaikos, he spoke to “Talenti al-Shqiptar” about his presence in the “trefoil”, while revealing his dreams and ideals

Specifically, the kid said: “I’ve had a ball at my feet since I was little. I took the first step to get involved in football at the age of 5. Then my family enrolled me in his academy Apollo of Smyrna here in Greece where I was born and I live. My father is the person who has come closest to me on a football level. He advised me and made a great sacrifice to reach where I am today».

For the Albanian national team: “When Albania first invited me, I was very happy. My family was even happier. My first match with Albania U15 was against Kosovo. It is beautiful to go from Albania K15 to K9. Every footballer would want something like that, but my wish is to play one day with the first team».

On the fact that he entered Panathinaikos’ European list: “This means I have to work even harder to get as high as possible and not to disappoint the Panathinaikos staff who believed in me».

For Albanian players playing in European countries: “It is beautiful to see Albanians playing in European teams, because one day we as Albania will reach very high. I also want to help Albania to play in the World Cup».

For his idol: “For a role model, I have him Mergim Mavrai as a left center back, as I have also been active there for the last three years».

For targets and comparisons: “They compare me to him Franz Beckenbauer for the calmness I have with the ball and the technique. My goal is to play in a strong European league and follow in the footsteps of the Real Madrid defender, David Alaba».