Lorik Cana

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Lorik Cana's career is defined by his leadership and pioneering achievements. He was the first Albanian to play in the Premier League and the first to captain a club in that league. His 94 caps for Albania stood as a national record for nearly a decade, and he led the team to their first major tournament at Euro 2016. These accomplishments have made him a revered figure in Albanian football history.

AwardsLorik Cana won two major domestic trophies during his career: the Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain in 2004 and the Coppa Italia with Lazio in 2013. He was also named Albanian Footballer of the Year multiple times, though specific years are not well documented. His leadership was recognized through captaincy roles at Marseille, Sunderland, and the Albanian national team.

Honours & Distinctions

Grassroots Ambassador

Albanian Football Association·2017

Appointed to promote children's football in Albania.

Records & Feats

First Albanian to play in the Premier League

Historic First·2010

Lorik Cana became the first Albanian footballer to feature in the English Premier League when he joined Sunderland in 2010.

Most caps for Albania (94)

Career Milestone·2016

Cana earned 94 caps for Albania, a record that stood for nearly a decade until it was surpassed.