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Fatmire Alushi, born on April 1, 1988 in Istog, Kosovo, is an association football player. As of 2026, Fatmire Alushi is 38 years old. Listed accolades include Female football player of the year (2011), Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia (2012) and Silbernes Lorbeerblatt. The listed height is 170 cm.
My Take
Fatmire Alushi's journey is the part that stays with me. Born in Istog, Kosovo, a region shadowed by conflict, she rose to become a top attacking midfielder for Germany's national team and finished third in the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or. The 2011 Female Footballer of the Year award and the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia show recognition well beyond the pitch. The affectionate nickname 'Lira' hints at a warmth that came through in how people spoke of her. To me she is living proof that where you are born does not decide where you go. That fierce, self-made spirit is exactly what I admire most.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fatmire Alushi
- Name (Japanese)
- ファトミレ・バイラマイ
- Reading
- ふぁとみれ・ばいらまい
- Born
- April 1, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Istog, Kosovo
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Female football player of the year
- 2012 Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fatmire Alushi born?
Born April 1, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Fatmire Alushi from?
Fatmire Alushi is from Istog, Kosovo.
What does Fatmire Alushi do?
Fatmire Alushi works as association football player.
How tall is Fatmire Alushi?
Fatmire Alushi is 170 cm.
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