Nicola Albani (born 15 April 1981) is a retired San Marinese footballer who last played for S.S. Murata and formerly the San Marino national football team. He scored in the 1–1 draw with Latvia.[1] He is maybe best known for being elbowed by Colin Hendry in an incident which would see the Scotland defender retire from international football.

Nicola Albani
Personal information
Full name Nicola Albani
Date of birth (1981-04-15) April 15, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth San Marino
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 S.S. Murata
2002–2003 A.C. Tropical Coriano
2003–2005 S.S. Murata
2005–2006 A.C. Juvenes/Dogana
2006–2007 Saludecio Calcio
2007–2009 Olympia Secchiano
2009–2014 S.S. Murata 32 (0)
2014–2018 S.S. Pennarossa 56 (0)
2018–2020 S.S. Murata 29 (0)
International career
2001–2011 San Marino 40 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International goals edit

Scores and results list. San Marino's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 25 April 2001 Skonto Stadions, Riga, Latvia   Latvia 1–1 1–1 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifying

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