# Arjanit Krasniqi

Arjanit Krasniqi (born 16 October 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Billericay Town on loan from National League South club Maidstone United. Born in England, he has represented Kosovo at youth level.

## Club career

Born in England, Krasniqi started his playing career with Waltham Forest during the 2017–18 campaign, before sealing a move to EFL club Colchester United in January 2018. After just less than 18 months at the Essex-based side, Krasniqi was released at the end of his contract in June 2019.
Following his release from Colchester, Krasniqi enjoyed a brief spell at fellow Essex team Billericay Town, before signing a two-year deal with Finnish side SJK in February 2020. Later that month, he made his debut during a 1–0 defeat against KuPS in a Finnish Cup tie, replacing fellow Kosovan Anel Rashkaj with ten minutes remaining. On 7 September 2020, Krasniqi's contract was terminated following his desire to return to his native England.
Following his return to England, Krasniqi joined up with National League South side Braintree Town in October 2020, and made his debut during a 4–3 home defeat to Hemel Hempstead Town. He made 35 appearances for the Iron, scoring seven goals.
In January 2022, Krasniqi signed for Dover Athletic on a non-contract basis. Krasniqi signed a contract with the club following relegation at the end of the 2021–22 season. On 28 December 2022, Krasniqi departed the club having had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
On 31 December 2022, Krasniqi signed for Chelmsford City.
On 7 July 2023, Krasniqi joined Hemel Hempstead Town.
In December 2023, Krasniqi signed for Aveley.
In June 2024, Krasniqi joined fellow National League South side Maidstone United. On 7 November 2024, he returned to Isthmian League Premier Division side Billericay Town on a three-month loan deal.

## International career

Krasniqi has represented Kosovo at under-19 and under-21 levels.

## Career statistics

    As of end of 2021–22 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Waltham Forest | 2017–18 | Essex Senior League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2017–18 | League Two | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2018–19 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colchester United | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billericay Town | 2019–20 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| SJK | 2020 | Veikkausliiga | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| SJK Akatemia | 2020 | Ykkönen | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| Braintree Town | 2020–21 | National League South | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| Braintree Town | 2021–22 | National League South | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 23 | 4 |
| Braintree Town | Total | Total | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 7 |
| Dover Athletic | 2021–22 | National League | 18 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 59 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 74 | 7 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the FA Vase
* ↑ One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance in Essex Senior Cup
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance in Essex Senior Cup