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Diant Ramaj (Footballer)
Diant Ramaj, born on 19 September 2001 in Stuttgart, Germany, is a talented professional footballer known for his skills as a goalkeeper. With a promising career ahead, he currently plays for Eredivisie club Ajax, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the Netherlands.
Ramaj’s journey in football began with local Stuttgart clubs such as SpVgg Cannstatt, VfB Stuttgart, and Stuttgarter Kickers. His dedication and talent soon caught the eye of 1. FC Heidenheim, where he moved in 2018, marking the start of his professional career.
In May 2021, Ramaj signed his first professional contract with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, where he continued to develop his skills and gain valuable experience. His time at Eintracht Frankfurt culminated in his debut in January 2022, showcasing his potential at a higher level of competition.
In August 2023, Ramaj took a significant step in his career by signing a five-year contract with Ajax. His debut for Jong Ajax in the Dutch Eerste Divisie demonstrated his readiness to compete and excel in international football.
Stuttgart, Germany
| Diant Ramaj | |
| German Professional Footballer | |
| Date of Birth | 19 September 2001 |
| Birth Place | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Current Team | Ajax |
| Number | 40 |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Early Career
Ramaj began his football journey with Stuttgart clubs such as SpVgg Cannstatt, VfB Stuttgart, and Stuttgarter Kickers during his youth. In 2018, he moved to 1. FC Heidenheim. On 21 April 2019, he was named as a substitute for the senior team in a league match against St. Pauli. Three months later, he was officially promoted to the senior team, serving as the third goalkeeper behind Kevin Müller and Vitus Eicher.
Club Career
On 10 May 2021, Ramaj signed his first professional contract with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, agreeing to a three-year deal. He was first named as a substitute for Eintracht Frankfurt on 8 August 2021, during a DFB-Pokal first-round match against Waldhof Mannheim. Ramaj made his debut for Eintracht Frankfurt on 16 January 2022, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Augsburg.
Ajax
On 3 August 2023, Ramaj signed a five-year contract with Ajax. He debuted for the reserve team Jong Ajax in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on 25 September 2023, in a 1–1 draw against FC Eindhoven.
International Career
Since 2018, Ramaj has been part of Germany’s youth international teams, including the U18, U19, and U20 teams, playing a total of ten matches.
Career Statistics
| Youth Career | ||||||
| SpVgg Cannstatt | ||||||
| –2015 | VfB Stuttgart | |||||
| 2015–2018 | Stuttgarter Kickers | |||||
| 2018–2019 | 1. FC Heidenheim | |||||
| Senior Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2019–2021 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 (0) | ||||
| 2021–2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 (0) | ||||
| 2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt II | 3 (0) | ||||
| 2023– | Jong Ajax | 2 (0) | ||||
| 2023– | Ajax | 22 (0) | ||||
| International Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2018–2019 | Germany U18 | 2 (0) | ||||
| 2019 | Germany U19 | 5 (0) | ||||
| 2020–2021 | Germany U20 | 3 (0) | ||||
| Diant Ramaj Career Statistics | ||||||
| Season | Club | League | Appearances | Clean Sheets | ||
| 2018-2019 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023-2024 | Ajax (Jong Ajax) | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | ||
