Qendresa Krasniqi

Qendresa Krasniqi, a 32-year-old Albanian midfielder, is making her mark in the Swiss Women's Super League (WSL) as a central attacking midfielder for Grasshopper. With 14 matches and 1,147 minutes under her belt, Krasniqi plays a pivotal role in her team's offensive strategies. Despite her primary playmaker role, her impact goes beyond scoring, with a goals per 90 of 0.08 complemented by a more impressive assists per 90 of 0.17. Her attacking contributions indicate a player who focuses on orchestrating play rather than finishing it, further emphasized by her shots per 90 average of 1.78 and a keen eye for creating opportunities, demonstrated in her xG per 90 of 0.12.

Krasniqi's effectiveness is highlighted by her remarkable ability to progress the play. Her statistics reveal a progressive carrying distance per 90 of 98.76 and a progressive passing distance per 90 of 120.38, showcasing her dual threat in both ball carrying and distributing duties. Her defensive work is noteworthy as well, with an impressive 7.36 possession-adjusted interceptions per 90 and 6.72 challenges per 90, though her challenge success rate stands at 36%. As a playmaker, she holds a rank of 3.5, illustrating her status as a competent creator in the middle of the park. Ranked with an estimated transfer value of €115K, Krasniqi continues to stand out as a key asset to Grasshopper's tactical setup, driving both offensive pushes and defensive recoveries.