A true cult hero, this tireless midfield engine earned the nickname "Iron Lala" for his relentless work rate and fierce tackling for Hannover 96 and Albania. Career record: 79 caps and 3 goals for Albania; club career at Borussia Fulda, Hannover 96, FC Bayern Munich II.
One rank above: Elseid Hysaj at #4.
One rank below: Erjon Bogdani at #6.
Albania's editorial top five: Panajot Pano · Lorik Cana · Berat Djimsiti · Elseid Hysaj · Altin Lala.