Edon Zhegrova was born in Herford, Germany, to Kosovo-Albanian parents. He began his career at Genk and then played for Basel before joining Lille in 2022.
In France he became one of Ligue 1’s most dangerous dribblers, cutting in from the right on his left foot. Juventus signed him in 2025.
Zhegrova is Kosovo’s star player.
Playing style
Zhegrova is a left-footed winger who plays on the right and is best known for his dribbling. He is quick, unpredictable and able to beat defenders in tight spaces, often cutting inside to shoot or slip passes into the penalty area. At Lille he was one of Ligue 1’s most dangerous attackers, producing highlight-reel moments and a steady stream of chances for team-mates. Injuries interrupted some of his seasons in France, but his talent was never in doubt. At Juventus he adds creativity and one-on-one ability to the attack.
International career
Zhegrova is Kosovo’s star player and one of the leaders of the national team. Born in Germany to Kosovo-Albanian parents, he chose to represent Kosovo and has become one of the most recognisable players in the country’s short footballing history.
Career in numbers
Since his first senior season in 2017/18, Zhegrova has made 239 club appearances and scored 44 goals in all competitions for 4 clubs. The 2023/24 season, with 12 goals from 47 matches for Lille, remains his highest tally. So far in 2026/27 he has 2 goals in 4 appearances for Juventus. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.