In **Shkodër**, you are almost destined to become a footballer. The city lives and breathes the game and has given our country many great names in this beautiful sport. **Geralb Smajli** is one of the many young players who dreams of taking big steps in his football career, and the start has been promising for the 20-year-old. Part of **KF Vllaznia Shkodër**, and a starter in many matches this season, the right-back has also caught the attention of **Alban Bushi**, the coach of **Albania national under-21 football team**.

So far, Smajli has already had the chance to play in friendlies with the Red and Blacks and has even scored a goal. Interviewed for the “Albanian Talent” section, the youngster talks about his first steps in football and his ambitions, as well as the feeling he had when he received the call-up to Albania U21 and when he scored against **San Marino**. **Elseid Hysaj** is Geralb’s role model, though he keeps his feet on the ground and prefers to let time take its course.