North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein Player Ratings: Enis Bardhi 9.5/10 Rated as A Five-Star Demolition Sees Hosts Cruise to 5-0 Victory

North Macedonia hosted Liechtenstein for their 5th game of the ongoing World Cup qualifiers round on September 7, 2025. The home side dominated the possession from the opening whistle, giving no chance to the visitors at all. The North Macedonia National Football Team were on the front foot, as they controlled the game with over 73% possession, while the Liechtenstein National Football Team had no choice but to defend deep. Around the 15-minute mark, the Macedonian winger Eljif Elmas scored a close-range goal, which was later turned into an own goal as Benjamin Buchel got the last touch.

The second half only brought more pain for Liechtenstein as the goals continued to flow. It was a masterclass in attacking football, with creative players given the freedom to express themselves and substitutes coming on to make an immediate impact. This was a statement win for North Macedonia, a comprehensive performance that will send a message to their WC Qualification Europe rivals. For Liechtenstein, it's a result they will want to forget very quickly. Here are the North Macedonia vs Liechtenstein player ratings.

North Macedonia Player Ratings vs Liechtenstein

Here are the North Macedonia player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Stole Dimitrievski - 6.5: Had what was essentially a night off. He only had one save to make all game, which he dealt with comfortably. His distribution was fine and he commanded his box when needed. He'll be happy with the clean sheet, but he was rarely tested.

Defenders

Bojan Ilievski - 7.5: A very energetic performance down the right flank. He provided a great assist and was a constant attacking outlet, delivering six crosses into the box. What stood out to us was his willingness to get forward. The yellow card was a minor blemish on an otherwise impressive display where he won all his tackles.

Andrej Stojcevski - 7.5: Looked incredibly composed and assured at the heart of the defense. He boasted an exceptional 94% pass accuracy and even popped up with an assist and created a big chance. From our perspective, he reads the game so well and never looked troubled. A mature performance beyond his years.

Gjoko Zajkov - 8.0: A true leader at the back. His passing was near-perfect, completing 77 of his 78 attempts. Like his defensive partner, he also provided a surprising assist, showing the attacking freedom the team had. He was strong in the air and made key clearances when needed. A dominant display.

Ezgjan Alioski - 7.5: A typically all-action, chaotic performance from the left-back. He was a creative force, setting up four chances and bagging an assist. His energy is infectious. However, he was sometimes wasteful in possession and got caught offside twice. You take the good with the bad, and tonight there was a lot of good.

Midfielders

Eljif Elmas - 8.5: The Napoli man was superb. He opened the scoring with a poacher's finish and was a constant thorn in Liechtenstein's side. His dribbling was a joy to watch, successfully completing all five of his attempts. He looked a class above before being given a well-deserved rest.

Enis Bardhi - 9.5: The highest rated player and our Man of the Match. An absolute masterclass from the captain. He scored, he assisted, and he orchestrated everything from midfield with 5 key passes. He was the architect of this victory. What stood out to us was his vision and the sheer quality of his delivery. A truly exceptional performance.

Darko Churlinov - 8.0: Made a huge impact during his 59 minutes on the pitch, grabbing a well-taken goal. He was direct, purposeful, and caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defense. He showed great efficiency, scoring from his only shot on target. A very impressive outing.

Isnik Alimi - 7.0: The unsung hero in midfield. He did the simple things exceptionally well, keeping the ball moving with high accuracy. He provided the platform for the more creative players to shine. A solid, disciplined performance that shouldn't go unnoticed.

Forwards

Aleksandar Trajkovski - 7.0: He didn't get a goal, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. He was a livewire up front, registering three shots and forcing two good saves from the keeper. His movement was intelligent, constantly looking to run in behind. A frustrating night in front of goal but a positive contribution nonetheless.

Bojan Miovski - 6.5: A quiet evening for the striker. He was well-marshalled and struggled to get into the game, failing to register a shot on target. He worked hard and drew a couple of fouls, but it just wasn't his night. He'll be disappointed not to have gotten on the scoresheet in a 5-0 win.

Substitutes

Lirim Qamili - 7.5: Came on and made an immediate impact, scoring a goal. You can't ask for more than that from a substitute. He looked sharp and hungry.

Elmin Rastoder - 6.0: Had a brief cameo but didn't really get up to the speed of the game, getting flagged for offside once.

Milan Ristovski - 6.5: Looked bright after coming on and almost scored, forcing a good save from the goalkeeper.

Reshat Ramadani - 6.0: Brought on to see the game out, he was tidy but blotted his copybook with a late yellow card.

Luka Stankovski - 7.5: A dream introduction. He came on and scored with one of his first touches to wrap up the scoring. The perfect end to a perfect night for his team.

Manager

B. Milevski - 8.5: Got his tactics spot on. He set his team up to attack with freedom and they delivered in style. His substitutions were inspired, with two of them finding the back of the net. A flawless execution of a game plan against weaker opposition.

Liechtenstein Player Ratings vs North Macedonia

Goalkeeper

Benjamin Büchel - 6.0: It feels harsh to give a decent rating to a keeper who conceded five, but it could have been so much worse. He made four saves, including some really important stops inside the box. He was left completely exposed by his defense. A thankless task on a brutal night.

Defenders

Lars Traber - 5.0: His evening was cut short by injury after just 38 minutes. In that time, he struggled to contain the fluid movement of the Macedonian attack and was dribbled past once. A tough outing.

Andreas Malin - 4.0: A night to forget for the central defender. He was at the heart of a defense that was pulled apart time and time again. We noticed he struggled with the pace and intelligence of the home forwards. A very difficult assignment that he couldn't handle.

Jens Hofer - 5.5: Another casualty, forced off at halftime due to injury. He made a few clearances but was constantly under pressure. The defensive line was in disarray, and he couldn't organize it.

Midfielders

Maximilian Göppel - 5.0: He ran hard but was completely overrun in midfield. He lost the majority of his duels and couldn't get close to his opponents. It was a learning experience against a far superior side.

Aron Sele - 5.0: He gave the ball away far too often, losing possession 12 times. From our perspective, he was just chasing shadows for most of the match. He was dribbled past twice and couldn't impose himself on the game at all.

Simon Lüchinger - 5.5: Made a couple of decent interceptions but was largely ineffective before being substituted just after the hour mark. The game completely passed him by. He looked overwhelmed by the quality he was up against.

Nicolas Hasler - 6.5: The captain was one of the few bright spots. He never stopped trying and showed real fight. He registered his team's only shot on target and made an impressive 7 ball recoveries. He led by example in an impossible situation.

Sandro Wolfinger - 5.5: Worked tirelessly on the flank but offered very little end product. He was hooked after 61 minutes having created one chance but ultimately being a peripheral figure in the contest.

Forwards

Fabio Luque-Notaro - 5.5: Starved of service and completely isolated. He had a couple of speculative shots off target but spent most of the game chasing down defenders. A frustrating and lonely night for the striker.

Ferhat Saglam - 6.0: We were impressed by his work rate. Before his injury, he won an impressive 8 duels and made 4 tackles. He showed a level of fight and determination that was missing from some of his teammates. A battling display.

Substitutes

Niklas Beck - 5.0: Thrown into a chaotic situation and couldn't stem the tide.

Felix Oberwaditzer - 4.5: His substitution was a disaster. He came on, committed fouls, picked up a yellow card, and struggled to keep up.

Livio Meier - 5.0: Made little to no impact on the game.

Alessio Hasler - 5.0: Another substitute who failed to change the dynamic.

Andrin Netzer - N/A: Came on late with the game already lost.

Manager

K. Fünfstück - 4.0: His team was tactically naive and completely outclassed. There was no clear plan to defend against North Macedonia's obvious threats. While injuries didn't help, the team looked beaten before the first goal went in. A very poor showing.