Born in Switzerland on 19 February 1993, Berat Djimsiti, at 31 years of age, serves as a central defender for the Italian club, Atalanta. Standing at a towering height of 6ft 2in (1.9m), and weighing 12st 12lb (82kg), Djimsiti is known for his formidable presence on the field. Sporting the number 19 jersey, he has significantly contributed to both his club and the Albania national team, which he has had the privilege to represent.
As reported on Transfermarkt, Djimsiti currently holds a market value of approximately €10.00m, which translates to roughly £8.5m. His contract with Atalanta, which spans 1 years and 9 months, should conclude on 30 June 2026.
Djimsiti can trace the origins of his professional career back to the 2011 - 2012 season when he debuted for FC Zurich in Switzerland. Despite being a newcomer, Djimsiti made an immediate impact, scoring a goal during his two first-team appearances. Over the course of the next four seasons at FC Zurich, Djimsiti maintained a regular presence, with his season appearances ranging from 15 to 34 and recording a total of five goals. His tenure at FC Zurich proved to be the springboard for his career, earning him eventual recognition and a move to the Italian leagues.
During the 2015 - 2016 season, Djimsiti transferred to Atalanta in Italy and made his initial three first-team appearances. This was followed by a series of moves within the country; a full season with Avellino comprising 35 first team appearances, then another full season with Benevento making 30 first team appearances.
Following his Italian league journey, Djimsiti returned to Atalanta in the 2018 - 2019 season, where he has since remained. He made a significant impact during this time, consistently featuring in more than 24 appearances each season. He played his part in Atalanta's success, scoring a total of four goals. During the current 2024 - 2025 season, he has represented Atalanta in seven first-team appearances so far.
Aside from his club career, Djimsiti has competed at various international football competitions. This includes representing Albania in Euro 2024 and the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, starting three times and seven times respectively. Additional competitions include Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Atalanta, where he scored a goal in 12 starts, UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 with one start, and Champions League 2024 - 2025 with a goal in two starts for Atalanta.
