Albian Ajeti, born on the 26th of February 1997, is a Swiss forward who mainly serves as a striker for Basel FC. Standing at 6 feet (1.83m) tall and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), this makes him a formidable presence on the pitch. Ajeti places a proud wear of the number 23 jersey.
Ajeti's professional journey began in Basel FC in January 2014, making occasional appearances in his first few years as he gradually built his league profile. From his debut season in 2013/2014 until the 2016/2017 season, Ajeti scored four goals in 17 first team appearances. His breakout year with Basel didn't occur until 2017/2018 season, where he boasted an impressive score sheet of 14 goals in 25 appearances. He continued showcasing a consistent performance over the subsequent years, culminating with 28 appearances and three goals in the current season, 2025 - 2026.
2016 saw Ajeti making a move from Basel to Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Germany, for a sum of around £700k. Unfortunately, his tenure at Augsburg saw him making a solitary appearance in league matches in the 2015/2016 season. He was subsequently loaned to St. Gallen, a Super League team in Switzerland. Ajeti again showed promise, scoring 13 goals in 36 appearances over two seasons.
The forward was then bought by St. Gallen in July 2017 for a fee of £850k. He celebrated the following season with ten goals in 29 league matches before making his way back to his home club, Basel, in October 2017 for a sum of £1.3m. Ajeti's return to Basel saw him continue an impressive performance in the following years.
In August 2019, Ajeti took a leap to join West Ham United in the Premier League for a substantial £8m. The subsequent season spent at West Ham saw him making only nine first team appearances in league matches. This short stint led to his crucial transfer to Celtic for £4.5m in August 2020.
During his time at Celtic in the Premiership, Ajeti found the back of the net eight times in 27 appearances over two seasons. His time at Celtic was a productive one, giving him international recognition that helped his career growth.
In August 2022, Ajeti was loaned to Sturm Graz in the Bundesliga, Austria. He continued to perform well, with three goals in 15 appearances in the 2022/2023 season. Eventually, Ajeti transferred from Celtic to Gaziantep in the Süper Lig, Turkey, for roughly £500k in September 2023. His stay was short-lived, with only one goal in four appearances in the 2023/2024 season.
In February 2024, Ajeti made a final move back home to Basel. This marked a return to his good form, with consistent performance in the squad. His campaign with Basel in more recent seasons also saw him participating in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 and Europa League 2025 - 2026, where he scored one goal in his appearances.
Ajeti's career is a testament to resilience and dedication as he continues to impress and perform regardless of where he plays. He stands as one of the noteworthy figures in Swiss football today.
