Bosnia and Herzegovina Best Players of All Time

Andrew Kovacs

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a unique country located at the intersection of Southeast Europe and the Balkans. It has an incredibly rich culture, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cities and welcoming people that make it one of the most interesting places to visit in this part of Europe. The main attractions are its scenic mountainside villages, medieval castles, ancient ruins as well as modern shopping centers. There is something for everyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina from outdoor activities like skiing or rafting to spending time exploring centuries old Mosques or taking a relaxing dip into some hot springs. As you explore all Bosnia & Herzegovina has to offer – be sure not forget about their delicious cuisine which features Mediterranean flavors with influences from Turkish-era times. Whether your goal is adventure, relaxation or learning more about history – there’s no question why so many travelers choose this amazing destination every year.

Table of Contents

1. Edin Džeko

Inter Milan

Edin Džeko Career

  • 1996–2003: Željezničar
  • 2003–2005: Željezničar
  • 2005–2007: Teplice
  • 2005: Ústí nad Labem (loan)
  • 2007–2011: VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2011–2016: Manchester City
  • 2015–2016: Roma (loan)
  • 2016–2021: Roma
  • 2021–: Inter Milan
  • 2003–2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
  • 2006–2007: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2007: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
  • National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Edin Džeko is a 36-year-old striker for Inter Milan. He was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and started his career with Željezničar. 

He has spent most of his professional career at Inter Milan where he has won numerous awards, including three Serie A titles and two Italian Cups.

In international competition, Džeko has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at every level from youth to senior levels, making him one of the most capped players in their history. He is also an important member of the Inter squad who will compete in this year's UEFA Champions League tournament.

Edin Džeko was born on March 17th, 1986 in Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina),[4] to mother Selma (née Pecić) and father Safet Džeko.

From an early age, it was clear that Edin had footballing talent; after watching Manchester United play on TV as a youngster, he decided that he wanted to be like Paul Scholes when he grew up.

After leaving primary school,[9][10], young Džeko began his footballing journey by joining the local club Željezničar, before moving on to Dinamo Zagreb’s academy at the age of 16.

Following successful trials with both clubs, it wasn't long until Edin made his professional debut for Željezničar against FK Radnički Niš on October 18th, 2003 aged just 17 years old - scoring within minutes of coming off the bench.

 It would be another 3 years before Edin would score again for Željezničar but during this time he developed into one of Europe’s top strikers; finishing as a joint-top scorer during the 2005–06 season alongside Valencia’s David Villa.

The following season saw him join Italian giants Juventus FC on loan for 6 months but despite impressing throughout Italy, poor form led to Juve canceling. 

Part II of his contract midway through the 2006–07 campaign which allowed him to return to Inter immediately. Rejoining them permanently ahead of the 2007–08 campaign where.

2. Asmir Begović

Everton F.C.

Asmir Begović Career

  • 1994–1997: FC Kirchhausen
  • 1998–2004: Southwest Sting Edmonton
  • 2004–2005: Portsmouth
  • 2005–2010: Portsmouth
  • 2005: La Louvière (loan)
  • 2006: Macclesfield Town (loan)
  • 2007: AFC Bournemouth (loan)
  • 2008: Yeovil Town (loan)
  • 2008: Yeovil Town (loan)
  • 2009: Ipswich Town (loan)
  • 2010–2015: Stoke City
  • 2015–2017: Chelsea
  • 2017–2021: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2019–2020: Qarabağ (loan)
  • 2020: AC Milan (loan)
  • 2021: Everton
  • 2004–2007: Canada U20
  • 2009–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:28, 18 September 2022 (UTC)

Asmir Begović is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Everton. Asmir Begović was born in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1987. Asmir Begović played youth football with FC Kirchhausen before moving to Southwest Sting Edmonton in 1998.

In 2004, Asmir Begović signed for Portsmouth where he made over 100 appearances during his time there. After leaving Portsmouth, Asmir Begovic rejoined Southwest Sting Edmonton before joining Everton in 2015. 

Asmir Begović is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Stoke City and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

He started his career at Portsmouth, before moving to La Louvière in Belgium on loan during the 2005–06 season. He then joined Macclesfield Town on loan for the 2006–07 season, before joining AFC Bournemouth permanently in 2007. 

He had a successful spell at Yeovil Town, winning promotion to League One with them in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

After leaving Yeovil, he moved to Stoke City where he has since made over 160 appearances for the club, winning one England Premier League title in 2016-17 along the way. 

In 2017 Begović was signed by Chelsea but failed to make an impact there and was subsequently released after just 19 league appearances. 

Following his release from Chelsea Begović rejoined AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer in January of 2018 where he has remained ever since playing 107 games for them including 43 appearances this season up until now.

Also Played For: ipswich fc, stoke city f.c

3. Miralem Pjanić

Sharjah FC

Miralem Pjanić Career

  • 1997–2004: FC Schifflange 95
  • 2004–2007: Metz
  • 2007–2008: Metz
  • 2008–2011: Lyon
  • 2011–2016: Roma
  • 2016–2020: Juventus
  • 2020–2022: Barcelona
  • 2021–2022: Beşiktaş (loan)
  • 2022: Sharjah
  • 2006: Luxembourg U17
  • 2006–2007: Luxembourg U19
  • 2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Miralem Pjanić is a midfielder who currently plays for Sharjah in the UAE. He has previously played for Metz and FC Schifflange 95, both in France. Pjanić was born on 2 April 1990 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia.

At 1.78m (5ft 10in), he is tall but slender for a footballer and this may help him to evade tackles successfully.

Pjanić began his career playing for FC Schifflange 95 before moving to French side Metz in 2004 after signing a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 outfit worth €1million (£775,000).

He made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina on 11 November 2011 during their World Cup qualifying game against Malta at Stadio San Giorgio where he came on as a 63rd minute substitute for Edin Džeko.

Pjanić is a world-class midfielder who has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

He started his career with Metz, before moving to Lyon and then Roma. Pjanić was part of Juventus' victorious Champions League campaign in 2016/17, as well as their successful Serie A season that year. 

In 2018 he joined Barcelona on a free transfer, but left them at the end of the season to join Beşiktaş on loan. 

Pjanić has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at international level several times over the years, most notably during their run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2006.

He is now back with Juventus after spending time away from football through injury earlier this year, and looks set to continue playing for some of Europe's top sides for many years to come.

Also Played For: fc metz, as roma

4. Sead Kolašinac

Olympique de Marseille

Sead Kolašinac Career

  • 2001–2009: Karlsruher SC
  • 2009–2010: 1899 Hoffenheim
  • 2010: VfB Stuttgart
  • 2011–2012: Schalke 04
  • 2012–2015: Schalke 04 II
  • 2012–2017: Schalke 04
  • 2017–2022: Arsenal
  • 2021: Schalke 04 (loan)
  • 2022: Marseille
  • 2011: Germany U18
  • 2011–2012: Germany U19
  • 2012–2013: Germany U20
  • 2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Sead Kolašinac is a left-back who has played for Arsenal in the Premier League. He was born on 20 June 1993 in Karlsruhe, Germany and started his career at local club Karlsruher SC.

In 2009, he signed for 1899 Hoffenheim before moving to Marseille in 2018. He has represented Germany at under-19 level, making one appearance and scoring one goal. 

Sead Kolašinac is 1m83 tall and is known for his speed and attacking play out of defence Sead Kolašinac is a versatile defender who can play in either the center back or left back positions.

He made his professional debut with Schalke 04 II in 2012 and quickly established himself as one of the club's top defenders. In 2015, he was transferred to Schalke 04 where he has since played 94 games and helped them to two Bundesliga titles as well as reaching the UEFA Champions League semifinals twice. 

In 2017, Kolašinac joined Arsenal on a £8 million transfer fee and has been an important part of their defence ever since, making 80 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners so far.

He has also represented Germany at various youth levels and earned three caps for them between 2011 and 2013 before playing for Bosnia & Herzegovina from 2013 to 2018. 

After being omitted from Joachim Löw's final 23-man squad for Russia 2018, it looks like his international career may be coming to an end soon - but don't count him out just yet. 

Sead Kolašinac is currently contracted with Arsenal until 2022 which gives us plenty of time to see what else he can achieve during that time period; whether it be domestically or internationally we are sure that there will be more great things ahead.

Also Played For: fc schalke 04

5. Vedad Ibišević

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Vedad Ibišević Career

  • 2000–2001: FC Baden
  • 2001–2002: Roosevelt High School
  • 2003: Saint Louis Billikens
  • 2003–2004: St. Louis Strikers
  • 2004: Chicago Fire Premier
  • 2004–2006: Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2005–2006: Dijon (loan)
  • 2006–2007: Alemannia Aachen
  • 2007–2012: 1899 Hoffenheim
  • 2012–2016: VfB Stuttgart
  • 2015–2016: Hertha BSC (loan)
  • 2016–2020: Hertha BSC
  • 2020: Schalke 04
  • 2004–2006: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2007–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2022: Hertha BSC (assistant coach)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 September 2022

Vedad Ibišević is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer who currently plays for Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga. He first broke into European football with Baden before transferring to Saint Louis Billikens in 2003.

His senior career began at Hertha, where he has made over 220 appearances and scored 42 goals since joining in 2014. 

Vedad Ibišević was part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, but they were tragically eliminated by France later that year.

Vedad Ibišević is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defender for German club Schalke 04. 

He made his senior debut with Partizan in 2007 and has since played for clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, 1899 Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart, Hertha BSC, and Schalke 04. 

Ibišević was part of the Serbia national team that finished in third place at the 2016 European Championship.

In 2018 he signed with Schalke 04 on a long-term contract after being linked with several other top European clubs including Manchester United and Barcelona FC. Ibišević has been praised by teammates and managers alike for his leadership qualities both on and off the pitch.

Also Played For: tsg 1899 hoffenheim

6. Rade Krunić

A.C. Milan

Rade Krunić Career

  • 2006–2011: Sutjeska Foča
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2011–2013: Sutjeska Foča: 15: (3)
  • 2013–2014: Donji Srem: 40: (4)
  • 2014–2015: Hellas Verona: 0: (0)
  • 2014: → Donji Srem (loan): 11: (1)
  • 2015: Borac Čačak: 13: (2)
  • 2015–2019: Empoli: 116: (13)
  • 2019–: Milan: 76: (1)
  • 2013–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 8: (0)
  • 2016–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Krunić is a Bosnian-born midfielder who currently plays for Milan. Krunić began his career with Sutjeska Foča before moving to Serie A side Fiorentina in 2011.

He then spent two seasons at Borussia Dortmund, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 24 goals. Krunić was part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's U21 squad that competed at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, scoring one goal in six games as the team progressed to the quarter finals where they were defeated by Italy.

In July 2016, it was announced that Krunić had signed for Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang on a three-year contract. He made his debut for Dalian on 10 August 2016 in a 3–1 away win against Shanghai SIPG.

On 14 March 2018, it was announced that Kruniça had joined Italian side AC Milan on an initial loan deal with an option to buy which will keep him at the San Siro until 30 June 2020.

7. Smail Prevljak

FC Red Bull Salzburg

Smail Prevljak Career

  • : Igman Konjic
  • 2013–2014: RB Leipzig
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014: RB Leipzig II: 2: (1)
  • 2014–2015: RB Leipzig: 1: (0)
  • 2014–2015: → Red Bull Salzburg (loan): 1: (0)
  • 2014–2017: → Liefering (loan): 45: (24)
  • 2015–2020: Red Bull Salzburg: 34: (12)
  • 2017–2018: → Mattersburg (loan): 32: (16)
  • 2020: → Eupen (loan): 5: (4)
  • 2020–: Eupen: 73: (27)
  • 2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 5: (0)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 22: (6)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Smail Prevljak is a forward who currently plays for Eupen in the Belgian Pro League. He started his career at Igman Konjic before moving to RB Leipzig in 2013.

Prevljak made his debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016 and has since played at various levels, including appearances for their senior team. In 2018, he joined Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg on a season-long loan deal.

Prevljak is known as an aggressive player with good technical skills who can score goals from anywhere on the pitch Prevljak is a Serbian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. 

He has also played for Red Bull Salzburg and Liefering in the Austrian Bundesliga, Mattersburg in the Czech First League, and Eupen in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League.

Prevljak started his career with Serbian club Red Star Belgrade before moving to Austria to play for RB Leipzig II. After impressing during loan spells at Liefering and Mattersburg, he joined Red Bull Salzburg on a permanent deal in 2017. 

Prevljak has made 22 appearances for Serbia national team, scoring six goals. His first international goal came against Bosnia & Herzegovina back in 2015.

In 2018, Prevljak helped Bosnia qualify for their first World Cup since 2006 by playing an important role throughout qualifying matches and the playoff final victory over Croatia which secured their place at Russia 2018™. 

At 27 years of age, Prevljak is still young enough to improve further and make more contributions both domestically and internationally with RB Leipzig or any other teams he might join in the future.

8. Edin Višća

Trabzonspor

Edin Višća Career

  • 2005–2007: Budućnost Banovići
  • 2007–2009: Budućnost Banovići
  • 2009–2011: Željezničar
  • 2011–2022: İstanbul Başakşehir
  • 2022: Trabzonspor
  • 2007–2009: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
  • 2010–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2010–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 December 2022

Edin Višća is a Serbian-born Turkish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Trabzonspor. He began his career with İstanbul Başakşehir, making over 100 appearances before joining Trabzonspor in 2014.

Višća has won two Süper Lig titles and one Turkish Cup with the club, and was also part of the team that reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals in 2017–18. 

A quick, mobile player capable of playing on either flank or up front, Višća is commonly described as an advanced playmaker.

He represented Serbia at under-17 level,[1] and made his senior debut in 2009. Edin Višća is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Trabzonspor.

He started his career at hometown side Budućnost Banovići before moving to Serbia's Željezničar in 2009. Višća made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2007, and has since gone on to make 55 appearances and score 10 goals for the national team. 

In December 2022 he announced his retirement from professional football after 22 years playing professionally.

Also Played For: super lig

9. Hasan Salihamidžić

FC Bayern Munich

Hasan Salihamidžić Career

  • 1987–1991: Turbina Jablanica
  • 1991–1992: Velež Mostar
  • 1992–1994: Hamburger SV
  • 1995–1998: Hamburger SV
  • 1998–2007: Bayern Munich
  • 2007–2011: Juventus
  • 2011–2012: VfL Wolfsburg
  • 1996–2006: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2017–: Bayern Munich (sporting director)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hasan Salihamidžić is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian football player who has played for Bayern Munich and other clubs. He was born in Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina but raised in Switzerland.

Salihamidžić started his career at hometown club Turbina Jablanica before moving to FC Basel 1893 in 1991. In 1996, he transferred to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen where he made over 250 appearances and won the 1999–2000 DFB-Pokal title with the club.

After two seasons with Valencia CF, he joined FC Barcelona on 1 July 2002 as part of an exchange deal that saw Ronaldinho move from Spain to Germany however.

After just one season at Camp Nou, he returned to Germany on loan spells with Borussia Dortmund (2003) and VfL Wolfsburg (2004).

On 20 May 2006 it was announced that Salihamidžić had signed for German champions Bayern Munich for a €7 million transfer fee which made him the most expensive Bosnian footballer ever at that time; he remained at Bavaria until 30 June 2007.

When he moved back to Spain joining Atlético Madrid on a three year contract worth €8 million net per season plus bonuses.

At international level, Hasan Salihamedzić represented Yugoslavia national team between 1997 and 2001 scoring 14 goals including 3 during Euro 2000 qualifying campaign which helped them qualify alongside France for the tournament held in Portugal later that year.

Also Played For: fc bayern munich

10. Amer Gojak

GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Amer Gojak Career

  • 2005–2009: Novi Grad Sarajevo
  • 2009–2014: Željezničar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2015: Olimpic: 19: (4)
  • 2015–2022: Dinamo Zagreb: 133: (12)
  • 2020–2021: → Torino (loan): 15: (1)
  • 2022–: Ferencváros: 1: (0)
  • 2012–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 19: (9)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 20: (8)
  • 2014–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 19: (4)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 33: (4)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:07, 8 September 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Amer Gojak is a young attacking midfielder who currently plays for Ferencváros. He started his career at Novi Grad Sarajevo in 2005, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

In 2009, he moved to Hungary and played for Puskás Akadémia FC before joining Ferencváros in 2014. Amer Gojak has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels, including the U21 team that competed at the European Championships last year.

He is known as an attacking midfielder with good dribbling skills who can score goals from set pieces or open play; this season he has scored six times in 16 league matches so far. 

Amer Gojak is a Serbian football player who plays for Željezničar. He has played 133 games for the club since 2015, scoring 12 goals.

Amer Gojak made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018. He has been called up to the senior squad multiple times, but never gained full international recognition. 

Amer Gojak's most successful season with Željezničar came in 2019 when he helped them win the Croatian Cup and qualify for Europa League competition.

In total, Amer Gojak has scored 19 goals in 134 appearances across all competitions while at Željezničar.

11. Muhamed Bešić

Sheffield United F.C.

Muhamed Bešić Career

  • : SpVgg Tiergarten
  • : Reinickendorfer Füchse
  • 2007–2009: TB Berlin
  • 2009–2010: Hamburger SV
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2010–2012: Hamburger SV II: 38: (0)
  • 2010–2012: Hamburger SV: 3: (0)
  • 2012–2014: Ferencváros: 47: (1)
  • 2014–2021: Everton: 37: (0)
  • 2018–2019: → Middlesbrough (loan): 52: (3)
  • 2019–2020: → Sheffield United (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2021–: Ferencváros: 31: (1)
  • 2010–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 10: (2)
  • 2010–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 47: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Muhamed Bešić is a German-born defensive midfielder who currently plays for Hungarian side Ferencváros. Bešić made his professional debut with SpVgg Tiergarten in 2010, before joining Reinickendorfer Füchse the following year.

He joined Everton on a six-month loan in 2014, but failed to make an impact and was subsequently released by the club. In Hungary, he has been capped three times at senior level and represented his country at the 2013 and 2017 Confederations Cup tournaments.

Muhamed Bešić is known for his tenacious midfield play and accurate passing abilities which have earned him admirers around Europe; he has also been praised for his leadership qualities within the squad of Ferencváros FC. Bešić is a versatile midfielder who can play anywhere in midfield.

Bešić has experience playing at both club and international levels. Bešić is known for his ball-winning ability and passing range. Bešić could be an important player for Everton this season as they try to defend their Premier League title.

Bešić will likely continue to play for Ferencváros next season, after signing a new contract with the Hungarian side earlier this year. 

After joining Middlesbrough on loan in September, it's uncertain what the future holds for Bešić at Everton but he'll certainly add some quality depth to their squad.

12. Sanjin Prcić

RC Strasbourg Alsace

Sanjin Prcić Career

  • 2001–2011: Sochaux
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2011–2013: Sochaux II: 56: (6)
  • 2013–2014: Sochaux: 29: (0)
  • 2014–2018: Rennes: 61: (3)
  • 2015–2016: → Torino (loan): 2: (0)
  • 2016: → Perugia (loan): 13: (3)
  • 2018–2019: Levante: 10: (0)
  • 2019: → Strasbourg (loan): 13: (2)
  • 2019–: Strasbourg: 65: (1)
  • 2008–2010: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 12: (0)
  • 2011–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 6: (1)
  • 2011–2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 9: (2)
  • 2014–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 14: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Sanjin Prcić is a French-born footballer who currently plays for Strasbourg in the Ligue 1. He started his career with Sochaux before moving to Rennes in 2016.

In 2017, he was nominated for the Ligue 1 Team of the Year alongside teammates Corentin Tolisso and Blaise Matuidi. Sanjin Prcić has represented France at youth levels and made one appearance for them senior team in 2016 against Italy.

Prcić is a talented midfielder who has played for several clubs in France. He has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth levels, but he is now focusing on his club career in France. Prcić was loaned out to Torino last season and impressed with his performances.

He joined Rennes this season and is hoping to continue impressing the fans there. Prcić has also been called up for Bosnia and Herzegovina's international team, though he hasn't yet made an appearance for them. 

Overall, Sanjin Prcić is someone who looks set to have a successful career in French football - watch out for him.

13. Luka Menalo

NK Olimpija Ljubljana

Career

  • : HNK Višići[2]
  • : Čapljina
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014: Čapljina: 12: (2)
  • 2014–2018: Široki Brijeg: 71: (28)
  • 2018–: Dinamo Zagreb: 34: (4)
  • 2019: → Slaven Belupo (loan): 12: (0)
  • 2019–2020: → Olimpija Ljubljana (loan): 33: (10)
  • 2020: → Dinamo Zagreb II: 2: (0)
  • 2020–2021: → Rijeka (loan): 28: (6)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: :
  • 2017–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21[a]: 7: (2)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 13: (3)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Luka Menalo started his career with Dinamo Zagreb's youth academy. He made his senior debut in 2014 and has since played a key role for the club, scoring 10 goals in 45 appearances.

Menalo is considered one of Croatia's most promising young footballers and is tipped to become a household name soon. Menalo is a versatile defender who can play at both left-back and center-back.

He made his senior debut with Čapljina in 2014, before moving to Široki Brijeg the following year. Menalo represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at U19 level, before making his full international debut in 2017.

In 2018 he joined Dinamo Zagreb, where he has since played 71 league games and scored four goals - all of which came during the 2018–19 season. 

Menalo was loaned out to Olimpija Ljubljana for the 2019–20 season, helping them win promotion to the Croatian top division as champions; after completing his loan spell he returned to Dinamo Zagreb II for the 2020–21 campaign.

14. Gojko Cimirot

Standard de Liège

Gojko Cimirot Career

  • 2000–2010: Leotar
  • 2010–2013: Leotar
  • 2013–2015: Sarajevo
  • 2015–2018: PAOK
  • 2018: Standard Liège
  • 2012–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Gojko Cimirot is a 30-year-old defender who currently plays for Standard Liège. He started his career at hometown club Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, before moving to Belgium to play for Anderlecht in 2009.

After three years with Anderlecht, he joined Club Brugge where he spent two seasons before joining Standard Liège in July 2014. 

Cimirot has made over 100 appearances for Standard since his arrival, winning the Belgian First Division title twice (in 2012/13 and 2015/16) as well as the Belgian Cup three times (2013/14, 2014/15, 2017).

In November 2017, it was announced that Cimirot would represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the international level during the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign. 

He played all six of their qualifying matches without conceding a goal. Outside of football, Gojko enjoys spending time with friends and family; playing tennis or golf when he can fit them into his schedule is also a favourite pastime.

Also Played For: standard liege, standard de liège

15. Emir Spahić

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Emir Spahić Career

  • : Krajina Cazin
  • : Čelik Zenica
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1998–1999: Čelik Zenica: 19: (1)
  • 1999–2001: GOŠK Dubrovnik: 22: (0)
  • 2001–2004: Zagreb: 38: (2)
  • 2004–2005: Shinnik Yaroslavl: 26: (6)
  • 2005–2006: Torpedo Moscow: 15: (0)
  • 2006–2009: Lokomotiv Moscow: 63: (3)
  • 2009–2011: Montpellier: 57: (3)
  • 2011–2013: Sevilla: 44: (1)
  • 2013: → Anzhi Makhachkala (loan): 7: (1)
  • 2013–2015: Bayer Leverkusen: 49: (3)
  • 2015–2017: Hamburger SV: 37: (0)
  • Total: : 377: (20)
  • 2003–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 94: (6)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Emir Spahić is a 44-year old Croatian centre back who has played for Krajina Cazin, Čelik Zenica and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was born in Dubrovnik on 18 August 1980.

Emir made his senior debut with Krajina Cazin in the Croatian Second Division in 1998 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club before moving to Čelik Zenica in 2004 where he spent six seasons before joining Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of their World Cup qualification campaign this year.

Emir has represented Croatia at under-21 level as well as making four appearances for the full national team including two Euro tournaments (2000 & 2014). 

Outside of football, Emir works as an insurance agent.[2] Emir Spahić is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer who currently plays for German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Emir Spahić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2003, and has since gone on to make 94 appearances for the country. 

Emir Spahić spent time at both hometown club Čelik Zenica and Croatian side GOŠK Dubrovnik before joining German side Bayer Leverkusen in 2001. After playing over 150 games for Leverkusen, Emir moved to Russian outfit Torpedo Moscow in 2006 where he helped the team win the Russian Cup that year.

In 2009, Emir joined French giants Montpellier alongside former Lokomotiv Moscow teammate Vladimir Gabulov, but was unable to help them achieve any silverware during his three seasons with the club. 

After leaving Montpellier after their relegation from Ligue 1 in 2011, Emir signed for Spanish side Sevilla where he played out the remainder of two seasons before departing at the end of 2013 season having made 44 appearances overall for The Ramblas Club de Fútbol (Sevilla).

Emir then returned home to sign with Premier League newcomers Anzhi Makhachkala ahead of the 2014/15 season but only managed seven league appearances due to injuries sustained prior to his move back home.

16. Ibrahim Šehić

Konyaspor

Ibrahim Šehić Career

  • : Željezničar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2007–2011: Željezničar: 108: (0)
  • 2011–2013: Mersin Talim Yurdu: 36: (0)
  • 2013–2018: Qarabağ: 120: (0)
  • 2018–2020: Erzurumspor: 66: (0)
  • 2020–: Konyaspor: 80: (0)
  • 2008–2010: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 11: (0)
  • 2010–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 46: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Ibrahim Šehić is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international goalkeeper who currently plays for Turkish club Konyaspor. Rogatica before moving to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in 2006.

He spent three seasons at the club before joining French side Nice in 2009. Nice, helping them win promotion to Ligue 1 in 2012-13 and earn himself a move to Qarabağ midway through the 2013-14 season.

At Qarabağ he has played 128 times, winning two league titles and one cup title during his time there. In January 2019, Šehić joined Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian on a six-month loan deal from Konyaspor with an option to make the move permanent at the end of it.

Ibrahim Šehić was born in 1988 in Rogatica, SFR Yugoslavia where he began playing football as a youngster for local sides NK Rogatica and FK Partizan youth teams respectively before making his senior debut for NK Rogatica's first team aged 18 years old against HŽRK Budučnost Obrenovac.

After spending three successful seasons with Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar, scoring 9 goals across all competitions including 2 Champions League goals,[3], Čech decided enough was enough by signing him on 19 July 2009.

Čech would go onto captain Johan Cruyff Shield Winner Chelsea FC twice consecutively while also lifting European Cup Winners' Cup (2012), Europa League (2013) & being runner up FA Community Shield (2018).

17. Ermedin Demirović

FC Augsburg

Career

  • : Hamburger SV
  • 2014–2017: RB Leipzig
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017: RB Leipzig II: 1: (1)
  • 2017–2020: Alavés: 3: (1)
  • 2017–2018: Alavés B: 12: (6)
  • 2018–2019: → Sochaux (loan): 16: (4)
  • 2019: → Almería (loan): 13: (0)
  • 2019–2020: → St. Gallen (loan): 28: (14)
  • 2020–2022: SC Freiburg: 61: (7)
  • 2022–: FC Augsburg: 11: (5)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 14: (4)
  • 2015–2017: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 16: (5)
  • 2017–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 13: (4)
  • 2021–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 14: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:43, 24 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:39, 23 September 2022 (UTC)

Ermedin Demirović is a forward who currently plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He made his senior debut with RB Leipzig in 2014 and has since played over 100 games for the club.

Ermedin was born in Hamburg, Germany and began his youth career at Hamburger SV before moving to RB Leipzig in 2014. Ermedin is tall at 1.85 metres (6 feet 1 inch) and he is known for being an efficient goalscorer, having scored 24 times from 101 appearances throughout his career so far.

In 2017, Demirović won the German Footballer of the Year award after helping RB Leipzig win their second consecutive Bundesliga title Ermedin Demirović is an attacking midfielder who plays for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig II. 

He has made over 100 appearances for his country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since making his debut in 2014.

In 2017–2018 he played a key role in Alavés’ promotion to La Liga and helped the club stay there the following season. He joined Sochaux on loan during 2018–19 but returned to Alavés after just six months due to injury problems. 

This season he has again been playing regularly for FC Augsburg in Germany’s second division, helping them mount a title challenge so far this term.

Ermedin is currently with St Gallen on loan from SC Freiburg where he has scored 11 goals in 61 appearances across all competitions this season so far.

18. Miroslav Stevanović

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Career

  • 2007–2008: Drina Zvornik
  • 2008–2009: Vojvodina
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2009–2013: Vojvodina: 69: (12)
  • 2009: → Palić (loan): 13: (4)
  • 2010: → Borac Banja Luka (loan): 15: (2)
  • 2013–2014: Sevilla: 7: (0)
  • 2013: → Elche (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2014: → Alavés (loan): 13: (1)
  • 2014–2015: Győr: 3: (0)
  • 2015–2016: Ergotelis: 9: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Željezničar: 43: (5)
  • 2017–: Servette: 177: (39)
  • 2006–2007: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 5: (0)
  • 2008–2009: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 10: (3)
  • 2010–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 15: (5)
  • 2012–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Miroslav Stevanović is a Serbian footballer who plays for Swiss club Servette. He began his career with Drina Zvornik before moving to Vojvodina in 2009.

In 2013, he joined Servette FC and has since made over 70 appearances for the club. Miroslav Stevanović is known for his speed and attacking play on the wing, which has seen him score 12 goals in 69 appearances for Vojvodina throughout his career so far.

After making some impressive performances in Switzerland's top tier league during the 2017-2018 season, Miroslav Stevanovic was linked with a move to Europe's biggest clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester United.

However, it was later announced that he had agreed terms on a new contract with Servette FC until 2020. Miroslav Stevanovic is originally from SFR Yugoslavia but now calls Switzerland home where he will continue to ply his trade at Servette FC next season.

19. Eldar Ćivić

Ferencvárosi TC

Career

  • : Sloboda Tuzla
  • 2012–2015: Slovácko
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2015–2017: Slovácko: 48: (2)
  • 2017–2019: Sparta Prague: 24: (0)
  • 2018: → Spartak Trnava (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2019–: Ferencváros: 75: (2)
  • 2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 3: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 16: (0)
  • 2015–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 13: (1)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 25: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Eldar Ćivić is a left-back who currently plays for Hungarian side Ferencváros. Eldar Ćivić was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but grew up in Slovakia. In 2012, Eldar Ćivić made his debut with Sloboda Tuzla after coming through the youth system.

He went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Hungarian side Ferencváros in 2015. Eldar Ćivić has represented both Bosnia and Herzegovina at U17 level, as well as Slovakia at U20 level. 

Eldar Ćivić is known for his accurate passing ability and strong defensive play; he is considered one of the most promising young defenders in Europe today Eldar Ćivić is a versatile defender who can play at both centre-back and right-back.

He made his senior debut for Slovácko in 2015, and has since played for Sparta Prague, Ferencváros, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's U21 team. 

Bosnia squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Iceland, but did not make an appearance due to injury. Eldar Ćivić is known for his strong defending abilities as well as quick passing ability which allows him to link up with teammates in attack.

He also has good dribbling skills. Eldar Ćivić is set to join Spartak Trnava on loan from Ferencváros during the 2019 season after failing to break into the first team at either club so far this year.

20. Haris Duljević

Nîmes Olympique

Haris Duljević Career

  • : Novi Grad Sarajevo
  • 2009–2011: Olimpic
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2011: Čelik Zenica: 4: (0)
  • 2011–2014: Olimpic: 50: (5)
  • 2014–2017: Sarajevo: 76: (7)
  • 2017–2019: Dynamo Dresden: 53: (3)
  • 2019–2021: Nîmes: 34: (0)
  • 2021–: Hansa Rostock: 32: (0)
  • 2012–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 12: (1)
  • 2016–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 28: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Haris Duljević is a Bosnian-born winger who currently plays for Hansa Rostock in the German Bundesliga. He started his career with Novi Grad Sarajevo, before moving to Dynamo Dresden in 2019.

Duljević has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level, including appearances at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and U19 World Cup. 

Haris Duljević is an energetic attacker who likes to get up into high pressure situations on the pitch; this has seen him be compared to former Dortmund and Bayern Munich player Ciro Immobile.

Haris Duljević is a Bosnian football player who has been playing for clubs in his homeland and Germany since 2011. He first came to prominence with Čelik Zenica, where he made 50 appearances and scored five goals before joining Olimpic in 2014.

Duljević spent three years at Olimpic, helping the side win promotion to Bosnia's top flight in 2017 whilst also appearing in Euro 2016 qualifiers.

In 2019, Duljević joined Dynamo Dresden on a two-year deal; during his time with the club, he helped them gain promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history as well as reach the DFB Cup final. 

Outside of football, Haris is also an entrepreneur having started his own clothing line - "Dulji" - which has gained popularity both domestically and internationally over recent years.

21. Anel Ahmedhodžić

Hobro IK

Anel Ahmedhodžić Career

  • 2004–2016: Malmö FF
  • 2016: Nottingham Forest
  • 2016–2019: Nottingham Forest
  • 2019–2022: Malmö FF
  • 2019–2020: Hobro IK (loan)
  • 2022: Bordeaux (loan)
  • 2022: Sheffield United
  • 2014–2016: Sweden U17
  • 2016–2018: Sweden U19
  • 2019: Sweden U21
  • 2020: Sweden
  • 2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Anel Ahmedhodžić is a 23-year old centreback who currently plays for Sheffield United. He began his career with Malmö FF and played at youth level for Nottingham Forest before signing for the Blades in 2016.

Anel has represented Sweden at under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels. He made his senior international debut in March 2017 against Estonia. Anel is known as an aerial defender who reads the game well and makes excellent clearances from the backline.

His club form this season has been inconsistent but he remains a key player for United going forward into next season Ahmedhodžić was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but represented Sweden at youth level. 

He made his debut for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League against Cardiff City on 24 October 2018, coming on as a substitute for Lewis Grabban.

Ahmedhodžić joined Malmö FF from Notthingham Forest on a three-year deal in 2019. He has also had loan spells with Hobro IK and Bordeaux since joining Sheffield United in February 2022. 

Ahmedhodžić made his international debut for Sweden against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 18 June 2020.

Also Played For: swedish football league, sheffield united f.c

22. Ognjen Vranješ

AEK Athens F.C.

Career

  • 2000–2007: Borac Banja Luka
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2007–2009: Borac Banja Luka: 41: (1)
  • 2009–2011: Red Star Belgrade: 4: (0)
  • 2010: → Napredak Kruševac (loan): 12: (1)
  • 2010: → Sheriff Tiraspol (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2011–2013: Krasnodar: 37: (1)
  • 2013–2014: Spartak Vladikavkaz: 7: (2)
  • 2014: Elazığspor: 13: (0)
  • 2015–2016: Gaziantepspor: 23: (0)
  • 2016: Sporting Gijón: 11: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Tom Tomsk: 7: (1)
  • 2017–2018: AEK Athens: 36: (5)
  • 2018–2021: Anderlecht: 14: (0)
  • 2019–2020: → AEK Athens (loan): 18: (1)
  • 2021: → Charleroi (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2021–2022: AEK Athens: 22: (3)
  • 2022–: Hatayspor: 14: (0)
  • 2008–2010: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 10: (2)
  • 2010–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 38: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2023

Ognjen Vranješ is a 33-year-old centre back who currently plays for Hatayspor. He began his career with Borac Banja Luka in 2000, and played for Red Star Belgrade from 2009 until 2011.

In the 2012 off-season, he joined Napredak Kruševac on loan before returning to Red Star Belgrade the following year. Vranješ has won one cap for Yugoslavia, coming as a substitute in an international friendly against Turkey in 2007.

He is known primarily for his powerful shot from distance, which he can use both feet accurately depending on the situation at hand; this was famously showcased during Serbia's run to the 2014 World Cup knockout stage where he scored two crucial goals against Costa Rica and Italy respectively (both of which were penalties).

Ognjen Vranješ is a Serbian footballer who currently plays for Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League. Ognjen started his career with Spartak Vladikavkaz before joining Krasnodar and Elazığspor, two other Russian clubs. 

In 2018 he joined AEK Athens from Tom Tomsk, where he has since made 36 appearances and scored 5 goals. He was loaned to Charleroi in February 2021 and then moved permanently to Hatayspor later that year, scoring 14 times in total during his time at both clubs.

23. Amir Hadžiahmetović

Konyaspor

Career

  • 2003–2009: Nexø Boldklub
  • 2009–2014: Željezničar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2016: Željezničar: 36: (3)
  • 2016–: Konyaspor: 168: (12)
  • 2013–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 10: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 7: (1)
  • 2015–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 13: (1)
  • 2020–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 21: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Amir Hadžiahmetović was born on 8 March 1997 in Nexø, Denmark. At the age of 18, Amir Hadžiahmetović is currently playing for Konyaspor and has made 19 appearances for them this season.

Amir Hadžiahmetoviç began his youth career with Nexø Boldklub before moving to Danish sides FC Copenhagen and Brondby IF in 2013 and 2014 respectively. In March 2016, it was announced that Amir Hadžihmetsovic had signed a contract with Spanish side Valencia CF until 2021.

However, he left the club after just six months due to personal reasons. He returned to play for Konyaspor in October 2016 where he has remained ever since aside from one loan spell at Turkish side Akhisar Belediyespor during the 2017–18 season.

Which he finished as runner-up behind Besiktas JK in their league cup competition - the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Cup.

On 11 May 2018, Amir Hadzihametovic netted his first goal for Konyaspor against Karabükspor in an eventual 2-1 victory; this marked his 100th competitive appearance for the club across all competitions (including friendlies). 

Despite being capped by Denmark at the under-17 level and appearing twice for their under-19s national team between 2015 and 2017, injuries have prevented him from making any senior international appearances thus far in his career.

24. Mateo Sušić

CFR 1907 Cluj

Mateo Sušić Career

  • : NK Međugorje
  • 2002–2007: Brotnjo
  • 2007–2008: Zrinjski Mostar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2010: Zrinjski Mostar: 39: (0)
  • 2010–2013: Istra 1961: 72: (4)
  • 2013–2014: Energie Cottbus: 5: (0)
  • 2014–2015: CFR Cluj: 16: (0)
  • 2015–2019: Sheriff Tiraspol: 106: (4)
  • 2019–2022: CFR Cluj: 62: (2)
  • 2022–: APOEL: 13: (3)
  • 2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 2: (0)
  • 2009–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 7: (0)
  • 2016–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 11: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Sušić is a Serbian professional footballer who currently plays for APOEL. 2. Sušić started his career with NK Međugorje before moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brotnjo in 2007.

3. In 2008, Sušić signed for Sheriff Tiraspol of Belarus, where he has remained since then. 4. Sušić made his international debut for Serbia in 2010 and has represented the country at several youth levels up to and including the senior team level.

5. With over 100 appearances for Sheriff Tiraspol, Sušić is one of the most experienced players in their squad Mateo Sušić is a midfielder who has played for Zrinjski Mostar and Istra 1961 in Croatia. He moved to Energie Cottbus in Germany in 2013, but only stayed there for one season before moving back to his homeland of Croatia.

In 2015, he signed with Sheriff Tiraspol of the Ukrainian Premier League. The following year, he joined CFR Cluj of Liga 1 Romania, where he has since remained as a regular starter through 2019-2022 seasons totalizing 106 league appearances and 62 goals over that span. 

Mateo also represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level on numerous occasions before making his senior international debut in 2016 against Bulgaria.

25. Elvis Sarić

Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Career

  • : GOŠK Dubrovnik
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2009: GOŠK Dubrovnik: 31: (3)
  • 2009–2013: Lučko: 78: (19)
  • 2013: Vinogradar: 8: (5)
  • 2014: Inter Zaprešić: 14: (1)
  • 2014–2016: Sloboda Tuzla: 52: (5)
  • 2016–2018: Sarajevo: 55: (9)
  • 2018–2019: Suwon Bluewings: 30: (4)
  • 2019–2021: Al Ahli: 24: (0)
  • 2021–2022: Gorica: 5: (0)
  • 2022–: Suwon Bluewings: 28: (2)
  • 2018–2021: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 19: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2022

Elvis Sarić was born in Dubrovnik, SFR Yugoslavia on 21 July 1990 and is currently a midfielder for Suwon Bluewings. Elvis made his senior debut with GOŠK Dubrovnik in 2006 before moving to Croatian side HNK Rijeka the following year.

He then spent two seasons at JEF United Chiba of Japan's J-League before returning to South Korea and joining Suwon Bluewings in 2011. Elvis has won three caps for Croatia national team, making his international debut against Greece back in 2012.

Outside of football, Elvis works as a personal trainer and runs a fitness centre called "Saracens" with one of his former teammates from Rijeka – Željko Brkić In December 2017.

It was announced that Elvis had been diagnosed with testicular cancer but has since recovered full health Elvis Sarić is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian professional footballer who currently plays for Suwon Bluewings in the K League.

He was born on 10 May 1991 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Elvis started his career at GOŠK Dubrovnik before joining Lučko in 2009. In 2013, he moved to Vinogradar before signing with Inter Zaprešić two years later. 

After leaving Inter Zaprešić, Elvis joined Sloboda Tuzla where he spent five seasons between 2014 and 2016; during this time, he made 52 appearances and scored 5 goals. 

On 1 July 2016, Elvis signed for Sarajevo after being loaned from Sloboda Tuzla; during his time there, he played 55 games and netted 9 goals despite losing the 2018–19 season's title to Al Ahli SC by one point (9 points).

On 20 October 2021 it was announced that Elvis had transferred to Suwon Bluewings of K League 1 as part of a three-year deal worth an estimated $1 million USD (£750k). As of 22 October 2022, Elvis has made 19 appearances for Suwon Bluewings scoring 3 times.

26. Ermin Bičakčić

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Ermin Bičakčić Career

  • 1995–2005: SpVgg Möckmühl
  • 2005: FC Heilbronn
  • 2005–2010: VfB Stuttgart
  • 2010–2012: VfB Stuttgart II
  • 2010–2012: VfB Stuttgart
  • 2012–2014: Eintracht Braunschweig
  • 2014: 1899 Hoffenheim
  • 2008: Germany U18
  • 2009: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
  • 2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2020

Ermin Bičakčić is a Bosnian international footballer who currently plays for 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. At 1.85m (6ft 1in), he is an imposing centre-back and has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level.

In 2003, Bičakčić made his professional debut with SpVgg Möckmühl before joining Hoffenheim two years later. 

He made his first appearance for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015 and has since appeared at several major tournaments including the World Cup where they reached the semi-finals; UEFA Euro 2016.

Copa America Centenario; as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign which culminated in a 2–0 victory over Serbia to seal their place at Russia 2018.

Ermin Bičakčić was born on 24 January 1990 in Zvornik, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia to parents Hidajet Biškac and Selma Šabanović.

After spending six years playing football throughout Germany whilst also representing SpVgg Möckmühl, Ermin Bičakcic joined Bundesliga side Hoffenheim during the summer of 2012.

27. Jasmin Fejzić

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Jasmin Fejzić Career

  • 1996–2001: TSV Eltingen
  • 2001–2004: Stuttgarter Kickers
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2003–2005: Stuttgarter Kickers II: 12: (0)
  • 2004–2005: Stuttgarter Kickers: 2: (0)
  • 2005–2012: SpVgg Greuther Fürth II: 66: (0)
  • 2007–2012: SpVgg Greuther Fürth: 2: (0)
  • 2007–2009: → Eintracht Braunschweig (loan): 41: (0)
  • 2012–2015: VfR Aalen: 62: (0)
  • 2015–2016: Eintracht Braunschweig II: 1: (0)
  • 2015–2018: Eintracht Braunschweig: 69: (0)
  • 2018–2019: 1. FC Magdeburg: 4: (0)
  • 2019–: Eintracht Braunschweig: 59: (0)
  • 2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 February 2021

Fejzić is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Eintracht Braunschweig. Fejzić started his career at TSV Eltingen in 1996 and later played for Stuttgarter Kickers before moving to Germany to play for Eintracht Braunschweig in 2014.

Fejzić has made over 100 appearances for Eintracht Braunschweig and is an important part of the team going forward. Fejzić was part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad that competed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the first round by Ghanaian side Asante Kotoko.

Fejzić has also been capped at the Under-21 level by Bosnia and Herzegovina, making 11 appearances between 2006 and 2008.

Jasmin Fejzić is a Serbian-German footballer who currently plays for Eintracht Braunschweig. He has played in the Bundesliga for two seasons, most recently with 1. FC Magdeburg, and internationally for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jasmin Fejzić was born on 15 December 1988 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to a Bosnian father and Serbian mother. He started playing football at an early age with local club TSV 1860 Mülheim before joining lower league side Stuttgarter Kickers II at the age of 17 years old. 

After impressing during his time with Stuttgarter Kickers II, he moved to 2nd tier side SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 2005 where he made over 50 appearances before moving back up to the Bundesliga with Eintracht Braunschweig in 2007 where he would spend six seasons until leaving them at the end of 2015 season to sign for VfR Aalen.

In 2018, Jasmin signed for 1st division outfit Eintracht Braunschweig again after spending one year out of football following his release from VfR Aalen. 

Despite only making four appearances this season due to injury problems, it's anticipated that he will return next season as part of manager Torsten Lieberknecht's plans once again.

. Aside from footballing duties, Jasmin also works as an electrician by trade and is known amongst fans as "Jaso The Electrician". 

Jasmin's parents originate from Sarajevo while his Bosnian grandfather fought against Yugoslav forces alongside Gavrilo Princip during World War I which helped inspire him into wanting play professional football himself one day.

While international recognition never came easy whilst playing abroad (Bosnia & Herzegovina debut coming shortly after moving clubs), domestically Jasmin established himself firmly.

Within German topflight consciousness under manager Dieter Hecking scoring twice against Bayern Munich in 2014 en route to earning Team of the Week accolades.

Known primarily as a left winger or forward however can also be deployed on either flank or even through midfield when needed - something which has seen him labeled a defensively versatile player by some commentators.

At just 26 years old there’s plenty still potential left inside 'The Electrician' should injuries decide not take their toll too much longer.

28. Jasmin Burić

Hapoel Haifa F.C.

Jasmin Burić Career

  • 2005–2009: Čelik Zenica
  • 2009–2019: Lech Poznań
  • 2013–2018: Lech Poznań II
  • 2019–2021: Hapoel Haifa
  • 2022: Zagłębie Lubin
  • 2022: Zagłębie Lubin II
  • 2003: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17
  • 2005: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
  • 2006–2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2008–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2022

Jasmin Burić is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Polish club Zagłębie Lubin. Jasmin started his career with local side Čelik Zenica before moving to Europe to play for Lech Poznań and then Zagłębie Lubin.

He has made over 120 appearances in the Polish Ekstraklasa, Czech First League and Slovenian PrvaLiga during his professional career so far. 

The 35-year-old will be looking to help Zagłębie qualify for the Europa League this season after narrowly missing out on automatic qualification last term.

Jasmin Burić is a Bosnian-born footballer who currently plays for Polish side Zagłębie Lubin. Jasmin started his career with Croatian side Čelik Zenica, before moving to Polish outfit Lech Poznań in 2009. 

He has made 157 appearances and scored zero goals for Lech over the course of nine seasons, but he was snapped up by Haifa in 2018.

Jasmin represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level, making three appearances for the U17s and two for the U19s between 2003 and 2006. 

He rejoined his country ahead of their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, featuring as an unused substitute in their first two games against Estonia and Romania respectively.

Also Played For: lech poznan

29. Zvjezdan Misimović

Beijing Renhe F.C.

Zvjezdan Misimović Career

  • 2000: SV Gartenstadt Trudering
  • 2000–2004: Bayern Munich II
  • 2002–2004: Bayern Munich
  • 2004–2007: VfL Bochum
  • 2007–2008: 1. FC Nürnberg
  • 2008–2010: VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2010–2011: Galatasaray
  • 2011–2013: Dynamo Moscow
  • 2013–2016: Beijing Renhe
  • 2000–2001: FR Yugoslavia U18
  • 2002: FR Yugoslavia U21
  • 2004–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Zvjezdan Misimović is a German attacking midfielder who has spent his entire professional career in Russia, playing for Dynamo Moscow and Krylia Sovetov Samara.

A versatile midfield player with experience at both the club and international level, Misimović was part of Germany's U-21 squad that reached the final of the 2006 European Championship.

After making his debut for Dynamo Moscow during the 2002–03 season, he quickly established himself as one of Russian football's most influential players, winning three league titles (2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11) and two cups (2006 Super Cup, 2009 KHL Cup).

In May 2012 he announced his retirement from professional football after 15 years in the game; however he made a comeback to play for Krylia Sovetov Samara in 2016 before retiring again later that year aged 37 due to injury. 

Misimović was born in Munich but played most of his youth career in West Germany before moving to Russia as a teenager where he developed into one of Europe’s top attacking midfielders.

He holds Serbian citizenship through his father who was born there while also having German nationality. His brother Juri also plays professionally for FC Ingolstadt 04. Zvjezdan Misimović is married with two children.

Also Played For: vfl wolfsburg, fc dynamo moscow

30. Dino Hotić

NK Maribor

Dino Hotić Career

  • 2005–2008: Domžale
  • 2008–2011: Bravo
  • 2011–2013: Maribor
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2020: Maribor: 120: (19)
  • 2013–2014: → Veržej (loan): 18: (9)
  • 2014–2015: → Maribor B: 27: (4)
  • 2016: → Krško (loan): 13: (1)
  • 2020–: Cercle Brugge: 82: (15)
  • 2012: Slovenia U17[a]: 3: (0)
  • 2013: Slovenia U19[a]: 3: (0)
  • 2014–2016: Slovenia U21: 14: (4)
  • 2019: Slovenia B: 1: (0)
  • 2019–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 4: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2022

Dino Hotić is a Slovenian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Belgian club Cercle Brugge. He started his career at Domžale, before joining Maribor in 2011.

In 2013, he moved to Belgium to join Cercle Brugge, where he has remained since. Hotić has made 41 appearances for the national team and scored five goals, including one in Slovenia's victory over England at the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in October 2017.

His father Miro was also a professional footballer and played for Yugoslavia and Slovenia. Dino Hotić is a Slovenian international footballer who plays for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. He has played over 150 games and scored 15 goals for his club since joining in 2016.

Dino Hotić started playing football at an early age, and progressed through the ranks of his local team before signing with Maribor in 2013. 

After two seasons with Maribor, he joined Veržej on loan for the 2014–15 season, before moving to Krško on loan during the 2016–17 season. In 2020, he signed with CERCLE BRUGGE permanently and has continued to be a key player for them ever since.

He has represented Slovenia at U21 level as well as senior level, making three appearances and scoring four goals between 2012 and 2019. Dino Hotić was born on 17 December 1992 in Kranj Municipality near Ljubljana, Slovenia.

31. Dario Šarić

A.C. Carpi

Career

  • : Cesena
  • 2014–2015: Carpi
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2015–2020: Carpi: 54: (4)
  • 2015: → Virtus Castelfranco (loan): 7: (0)
  • 2016–2017: → Siena (loan): 19: (1)
  • 2020–2022: Ascoli: 66: (4)
  • 2022–: Palermo: 12: (0)
  • 2013–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 6: (0)
  • 2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 1: (0)
  • 2022–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Dario Šarić is a 25-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Palermo. Cesena before moving to Carpi in 2014. He has made 16 appearances for the Italian national team, and was part of their squads that won the U20 World Cup and Euro 2016 tournaments.

Šarić is known as an accurate passer with good ball control, which makes him a very valuable player on the midfield gridiron. 

It's expected that he will be given more playing time under new Palermo coach Maurizio Sarri this season Dario Šarić is a versatile defender who has played for both club and international sides.

Dario Šarić was born on 9th October 1992 in Zadar, Croatia. Dario Šarić began his career at hometown club Zadar before moving to Carpi in 2015. 

After impressing with Carpi, he joined Serie A side Virtus Castelfranco on loan in 2016 where he made seven appearances before returning to Carpi the following year. In 2020, Šarić moved to Italian Serie B side Ascoli where he has continued to impress, scoring 66 goals over four seasons thus far.

In September 2022, it was announced that Šarić had signed for Palermo ahead of their return to the top flight of Italian football after two years out of competition; this will be his first time playing in Italy’s top division. 

Outside of footballing activity, Dario Šarić is also a footballer agent and represented Croatian Football Association U-19 player Denis Kudelka during his trial period with English Championship side Fulham FC earlier this year.

32. Elvir Bolić

Fenerbahçe S.K.

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1988–1991: Čelik Zenica: 48: (5)
  • -1992: Red Star Belgrade: 11: (2)
  • 1992 -: Galatasaray: 8: (2)
  • 1993–1995: Gaziantepspor: 73: (43)
  • 1995–2000: Fenerbahçe: 145: (74)
  • 2000–2003: Rayo Vallecano: 98: (22)
  • 2003–2004: İstanbulspor: 28: (11)
  • 2004: Gençlerbirliği: 16: (2)
  • 2005: Malatyaspor: 11: (1)
  • 2005–2006: İstanbulspor: 17: (7)
  • 2006: Rijeka: 6: (4)
  • Total: : 450: (161)
  • 1996–2006: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 51: (22)
  • 2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina (assistant)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Elvir Bolić played for Čelik Zenica and Red Star Belgrade before joining Galatasaray in 1992. He was part of the team that won the Turkish Cup in 1993, as well as three other trophies during his time at the club.

After leaving Galatasaray, he had a short spell with Gaziantepspor before retiring from football in 1995. Elvir Bolić is now a coach, having worked at several clubs including İstanbul Başakşehir and Konyaspor between 2006 and 2007.

He made his international debut for Yugoslavia in 1988 but did not play much thereafter due to political instability within the country's federation. Elvir Bolić is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He began his career at Fenerbahçe, where he won two Turkish league titles and an cup during the mid-1990s. After moving to Rayo Vallecano, Bolić helped the club win the Spanish La Liga title in 2003–04. In 2004, he joined Gençlerbirliği but left after just 16 appearances due to injury.

The following year, Bolić rejoined İstanbulspor but was unable to replicate his previous form; he left them later that season after scoring seven goals in seventeen matches.

In 2006, Bolić signed for Rijeka – again without success – before retiring from football at the age of 31 shortly afterwards. Elvir currently works as assistant manager with Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

33. Meho Kodro

Career

  • 1980–1985: FK Blagaj
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1985–1991: Velež Mostar: 122: (45)
  • 1991–1995: Real Sociedad: 129: (73)
  • 1995–1996: Barcelona: 32: (9)
  • 1996–2000: Tenerife: 72: (18)
  • 1999–2000: → Alavés (loan): 30: (5)
  • 2000–2001: Maccabi Tel Aviv: 6: (1)
  • Total: : 391: (151)
  • 1991–1992: Yugoslavia: 2: (0)
  • 1996–2000: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 13: (3)
  • 2006: Real Sociedad (assistant)
  • 2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2008–2010: Real Sociedad (youth)
  • 2010–2013: Real Sociedad B
  • 2014–2015: Sarajevo
  • 2017–2018: Servette
  • 2020–2022: Stade Lausanne Ouchy
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mehmed Kodro was born on 12 January 1967 in Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia. He started his career at FK Blagaj before joining Real Sociedad in 1991. He played for Barcelona between 1996 and 2000, before moving to Tenerife.

Kodro retired from football in 2002. Mehmed Kodro represented Yugoslavia at youth level, winning the silver medal at the 1988 UEFA European Under-18 Championship and playing at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.

After retiring from professional football, he has worked as a coach with several clubs including FK Javor Ivanjica and Mladost Lučanići of Serbia and Montenegro respectively, as well as FC Slovan Liberec of Czech Republic (from 2013).

Mehmed Kodro was named Bosnian Footballer of the Year twice – once in 1995 when he played for Real Sociedad and again five years later when he joined Barcelona – making him one of only two players to win this award more than once (the other being Dino Zoff).

In 2014, Mehmed Kodro became president of Bosnia's top division club HŠK Zenit Sarajevo after being appointed by Federation President Safet Sušić following allegations against then-president Irfan Hadžihalilović relating to match-fixing during their time playing together.

With Zenit Sarajevo back in 2005/2006 season where they finished 3rd place behind Red Star Belgrade & Partizan Belgrade respectively but were banned due to alleged irregular financial activity which included debts owed mainly by Hadžihalilović himself along.

With some members also have links into politics like Haris Silaji who is currently an MP representing HDZ BiH party while still owning a part ownership stake in now-defunct Croatian side NK Osijek & Imre Kocsis former striker who had spells managing Belgian Pro League sides R Charleroi & RC Genk amongst others.) 

Mehmed "Meho" Kodra was born on January 12th 1967 in Mostar, SFRY, Yugoslavia. A versatile forward, Meho began his senior career with hometown club FK Blagaj before transferring to Spanish giants Real Sociedad just ahead of the 1991–92 La Liga season.

It would be here where Meho would make an impact scoring 73 goals over 129 league appearances across 5 seasons whilst.

34. Amar Dedić

Amar Dedić Career

  • 2008–2012: LUV Graz
  • 2012–2015: Sturm Graz
  • 2015–2019: Red Bull Salzburg
  • 2019: Red Bull Salzburg
  • 2019–2021: Liefering (loan)
  • 2021–2022: Wolfsberger AC (loan)
  • 2018–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17
  • 2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
  • 2021: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2022: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Amar Dedić is a 20-year-old Austrian footballer who currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg. 

Dedić made his professional debut with LUV Graz in 2008 and has since played for several other clubs, most notably Red Bull Salzburg where he has established himself as a regular member of the first team.

In 2012, Dedić was called up to the Austria national under-21 football team and went on to make three appearances before being replaced by David Alaba at the senior level later that year. 

With age now firmly on his side, Amar Dedić looks set to continue playing top-flight football well into his early twenties - an impressive feat given how quickly some players can peak in their careers.

Outside of football, Dediç is known as one of the sports stars attending high school in Zell am See - he attends Schule Oberndorf.

Also Played For: fc red bull salzburg

35. Nikola Vasilj

Nikola Vasilj Career

  • 2010–2013: Zrinjski Mostar
  • 2013–2017: Zrinjski Mostar
  • 2014–2015: Igman Konjic (loan)
  • 2015–2016: Branitelj (loan)
  • 2017–2019: 1. FC Nürnberg II
  • 2019–2021: Zorya Luhansk
  • 2021: FC St. Pauli
  • 2013–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2021: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Nikola Vasilj is a goalkeeper who currently plays for German club FC St. Pauli. Vasilj started his career with hometown club HNK Međugorje before moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina rivals FK Sarajevo in 2016.

Nikola Vasilj made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in March 2014, playing against Denmark U21s. 

He has since played at senior level for the country on multiple occasions, most notably during their run to the 2018 World Cup qualifying playoffs where he kept five clean sheets in six matches en route to qualification.

Nikola Vasilj was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995 and began playing football as a youngster with local side HNK Međugorje before making the move to FK Sarajevo in 2016. 

At Sarajevo he won three league titles (2017-19), two cup competitions (2018-19) and also featured prominently at UEFA Europa League level during 2017–18 season.

When they reached the quarter finals of this prestigious competition after eliminating Fulham, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Astra Giurgiu and Marseille among others along the way.

Also Played For: fc st. pauli

36. Mato Jajalo

Udinese Calcio

Mato Jajalo Career

  • 1993–1999: DJK Eiche Offenbach
  • 1999–2007: Slaven Belupo
  • 2007–2009: Slaven Belupo
  • 2009–2011: Siena
  • 2010–2011: 1. FC Köln (loan)
  • 2011–2014: 1. FC Köln
  • 2014: Sarajevo (loan)
  • 2014–2015: Rijeka
  • 2015–2019: Palermo
  • 2019: Udinese
  • 2008–2009: Croatia U20
  • 2007–2010: Croatia U21
  • 2014–2015: Croatia
  • 2016: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2019

Mato Jajalo started his career with DJK Eiche Offenbach. He had a successful youth career with Slaven Belupo before moving to Udinese in 2007. Jajalo has been an important part of the Udinese defence over the past few seasons, and is likely to be a mainstay of the team for years to come.

Mato Jajalo is tall and strong, making him an effective defender against opposition attackers. He has played in several Europa League matches for Udinese this season, proving his importance to the club on both domestic and European levels Mato Jajalo is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Udinese.

Jajalo started his career with hometown club Slaven Belupo, before joining Serie A side Siena in 2009. He then moved to. 

FC Köln on loan for the 2010–11 season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions. After returning to Cologne, he helped them win their first ever DFB-Pokal title in 2011 before moving back to Italy and Sarajevo on loan the following year where he scored nine goals in 18 appearances overall.

In January 2015, he joined Rijeka of Croatia's top division but only stayed there for one season before being signed by Palermo just two months later.

During his time at the Sicilian outfit, he won both the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana titles consecutively between 2016 and 2017.

while also helping them reach Europe for the first time since 1984/85 campaign courtesy of a fourth-place finish in Serie A during 2018/19 season which was good enough for qualification spot UEFA Europa League group stage.

Also Played For: udinese calcio

37. Adnan Kovačević

Korona Kielce

Career

  • : NK Vlašić
  • 2008–2011: Travnik
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2011–2013: Travnik: 46: (2)
  • 2013–2017: Sarajevo: 59: (3)
  • 2017–2020: Korona Kielce: 94: (7)
  • 2020–: Ferencváros: 34: (0)
  • 2012–2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 7: (0)
  • 2019–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 11: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Adnan Kovačević is a 29-year-old centre-back who currently plays for Hungarian side Ferencváros. He made his professional debut with NK Vlašić in 2010, before moving to Austrian club Sturm Graz two years later.

Kovačević helped Hungary qualify for the 2018 World Cup, making four appearances during the qualifying campaign. He has also represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at international level, appearing at both under-21 and senior levels.

In November 2017 he signed a three year contract with Hungarian champions Ferencváros Adnan Kovačević was born on April 27th, 1992 in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He started his senior career with local sideTravnik before joining Premier League outfit Sarajevo in 2013.

After three seasons at the club, he moved to Polish side Korona Kielce where he enjoyed much success over the course of seven seasons culminating in promotion to Slovakia’s top flight Ferencváros last year.

In 2019, Kovačević made a return to former club Sarajevo after being drafted into Bosnia & Herzegovina’s national team for their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Hungary and Iceland later that year scoring one goal in 11 appearances so far.

38. Besim Šerbečić

Career

  • : Bratstvo Gračanica
  • : Zvijezda Gradačac
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2015–2016: Zvijezda Gradačac: 24: (2)
  • 2016–2018: Radnik Bijeljina: 30: (2)
  • 2018–2021: Rosenborg: 12: (1)
  • 2019–2020: → Sarajevo (loan): 29: (2)
  • 2021–: Aalesund: 26: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 13: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 14: (2)
  • 2017–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 10: (2)
  • 2022–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2022

Besim Šerbečić is 24 years old and he was born in Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Besim has played for Bratstvo Gračanica, Zvijezda Gradačac youth teams and now plays for Aalesund in Norway.

Besim is a centre-back who joined Aalesund from the Norwegian Third Division side Vålerenga Fotball earlier this year. His contract with the club runs until 2020. 

Besim has made one appearance for the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, coming on as a substitute against Luxembourg in March 2018.

Besim is renowned for his aerial abilities, which have seen him likened to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand[3] Besim Šerbečić is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a forward for Sarajevo.

Besim Šerbečić made his senior debut with Zvijezda Gradačac in 2015, and went on to play 30 games for the club over two seasons. In 2016, he joined Radnik Bijeljina, where he played 30 more games before moving to Rosenborg in 2018. 

Besim Šerbečić has featured for Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels, including appearances for the U17s and U19s squads during 2014-15 and 2017-18 respectively. 

He made his international debut in October 2018, appearing as a substitute against Estonia alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovićević.

39. Milan Đurić

U.S. Salernitana 1919

Milan Đurić Career

  • 2005–2006: San Marino
  • 2006–2007: Cesena
  • 2007–2010: Cesena
  • 2010–2012: Parma
  • 2010–2011: → Ascoli (loan)
  • 2011–2012: → Crotone (loan)
  • 2012–2017: Cesena
  • 2012–2013: → Cremonese (loan)
  • 2013–2014: → Trapani (loan)
  • 2014: → Cittadella (loan)
  • 2017–2018: Bristol City
  • 2018–2022: Salernitana
  • 2022–: Hellas Verona
  • 2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2015–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2023

Milan Đurić is a forward for Hellas Verona and has enjoyed some success in the Italian top-flight. He started his career at Vis Pesaro, before moving to San Marino for two seasons.

In 2007, he joined Cesena where he made an immediate impact and helped them gain promotion to Serie A. The following season saw him score 14 goals in 31 appearances as Cesena finished runners-up in Serie B; this led to his move to Hellas Verona during the summer of 2009.

Milan Đurić has since established himself as one of the club's key players, scoring 34 goals in 118 appearances across all competitions over seven years.

Hellas Verona – including 10 league goals last season as they narrowly avoided relegation from Serie A after finishing 19th place overall (their worst ever finish).

He represents Bosnia and Herzegovina at international level and was part of their team that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016 earlier this year (although they were eventually eliminated by Portugal).

Also Played For: hellas verona f.c

40. Elvir Rahimić

PFC CSKA Moscow

Elvir Rahimić Career

  • 1994–1997: Bosna Visoko
  • 1997–1998: Factor Črnuče
  • 1998–1999: Vorwärts Steyr
  • 1999–2001: Anzhi Makhachkala
  • 2001–2014: CSKA Moscow
  • 2007–2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2013: CSKA Moscow (coach)
  • 2018–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina (coach)
  • 2021–: Bosnia and Herzegovina (coach)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Elvir Rahimić was born in Živinice, SFR Yugoslavia on April 4th 1976. He started his senior career with Bosna Visoko before moving to CSKA Moscow in 1997.

Rahimić is a well-known defensive midfielder and has made over 360 appearances for his various clubs during his career. Elvir Rahimić retired from professional football after playing 36 games for CSKA Moscow in 2009.

Currently, he works as an assistant coach at Krasnodar Krai in Russia's Premier League (Liga Rossiya). Elvir Rahimić holds both Serbian and Russian citizenship and is married with two children Elvir Rahimić was born on October 8th, 1981 in Črnuče village near Kraljevo.

He started playing football with local club FK Vorwärts Steyr before moving to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala in 1999. 

After a successful spell at Anzhi, he signed for CSKA Moscow in 2001 where he became one of the most consistent and important players over the next six years.

Rahimić made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2007 and went on to make 40 appearances between 2007-2013. 

In 2013, he became head coach of CSKA Moscow and led them to two consecutive league titles during his tenure before leaving in 2018 to take up a role as manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Also Played For: pfc cska moscow

41. Samir Memišević

Hebei F.C.

Career

  • : Slaven Živinice
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2011–2012: Slaven Živinice: :
  • 2012–2013: Sloboda Tuzla: 10: (1)
  • 2013: Teleoptik: 9: (1)
  • 2013–2014: Bežanija: 1: (0)
  • 2014: Teleoptik: 3: (0)
  • 2014–2016: Radnik Bijeljina: 50: (3)
  • 2016–2020: Groningen: 98: (6)
  • 2020–: Hebei: 32: (1)
  • 2022–: → Beijing Guoan (loan): 28: (4)
  • 2016–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2022

Samir Memišević started his professional career with Slaven Živinice. He moved to Beijing Guoan on loan in January 2019 and has made an impact at the Chinese Super League side.

Samir is a centre-back and can also play as a right back or midfield. He is Bosnia and Herzegovina's youngest ever player, making his international debut in 2016 aged just 18 years old.

In addition to playing for Beijing Guoan, Samir has also spent time on loan at Guangzhou Evergrande and Hangzhou Greentown since joining the Super League in 2018/19 season Samir Memišević is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer who plays for Groningen and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

He started his career with Slaven Živinice before moving to Teleoptik in 2013. In 2014, he joined Bežanija. Two years later, he moved to Radnik Bijeljina where he has starred since 2016. 

On 31 January 2020, Memišević signed with Chinese club Beijing Guoan on loan until the end of the season. He made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2019 World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar on 10 November 2018.

42. Riad Bajić

Konyaspor

Career

  • 2003–2013: Željezničar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2015: Željezničar: 48: (18)
  • 2015–2017: Konyaspor: 64: (22)
  • 2017–2022: Udinese: 5: (0)
  • 2018–2019: → İstanbul Başakşehir (loan): 31: (9)
  • 2019–2020: → Konyaspor (loan): 27: (4)
  • 2020–2021: → Ascoli (loan): 34: (12)
  • 2021–2022: → Brescia (loan): 29: (3)
  • 2022–: Giresunspor: 16: (5)
  • 2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 4: (5)
  • 2014–2016: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 7: (0)
  • 2017–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 12: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2023

Riad Bajić is a forward who currently plays for Giresunspor. He has played for Željezničar since 2003, and made his senior debut in 2013. Riad Bajić is very tall at 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in), which allows him to be a strong player in the air.

Riad Bajić has had a successful youth career, playing for Željezničar before making his senior breakthrough with several goals in 2013–14 season. 

With Giresunspor, Riad Bajić will look to help them avoid relegation from the Turkish Super Lig this season Riad Bajić is a midfielder who currently plays for Konyaspor.

He has previously played for Željezničar and Udinese in the Turkish Süper Lig. Riad was born on 10 March 1995 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

The midfielder made his senior debut with Željezničar during the 2013–14 season, playing 18 league games before joining Udinese in 2015. In total he made 64 appearances for both clubs combined.

Riad signed for Konyaspor on loan from Udinese in January 2019, and has since helped them win the Turkish Cup Winners' Cup and Super Lig title as well as reaching the UEFA Europa League semi-final stage this season. 

He also represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level, making 4 caps between U19s and U21s over a period of 7 years from 2014 to 2019 inclusive.

43. Haris Hajradinović

Kasımpaşa S.K.

Career

  • : Željezničar
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012: Željezničar: 1: (0)
  • 2012: Olimpic: 5: (0)
  • 2013: Inter Zaprešić: 8: (0)
  • 2013–2014: Trenčín: 43: (13)
  • 2014–2017: Gent: 4: (0)
  • 2016: → Haugesund (loan): 27: (4)
  • 2017: Haugesund: 14: (2)
  • 2017–2019: Osijek: 45: (16)
  • 2019–: Kasımpaşa: 134: (14)
  • 2012–2013: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 11: (1)
  • 2014–2016: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 7: (1)
  • 2019–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 5: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 September 2021

Haris Hajradinović is a Macedonian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Kasımpaşa. Hajradinović started his senior career with Željezničar before joining Kasımpaşa in summer of 2016.

He has made over 100 appearances for Kasımpaşa, scoring 13 goals and providing 36 assists during that time. Hajradinovic was named the Best Midfielder at the Turkish Cup in 2018 after helping his team to victory over Eskişehirspor 1-0 on aggregate in the semifinals stage.

Haris Hajradinovic was born on 18 February 1994 in Prilep, Republic of Macedonia. Haris Hajradinović is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for several clubs in his home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

Haris Hajradinović was born on 3rd November 1992, making him 24 years old at the time of writing this article.

In 2012, he made his professional debut with Željezničar before joining Olimpic five years later. He spent two seasons with Inter Zaprešić before moving to Trenčín in 2014 where he would make 43 appearances over two seasons, scoring 13 goals. 

In 2017, Hajradinović joined Gent on loan but left after just four months when he was snapped up by Haugesund and went on to score 14 goals in 27 appearances during the following season - enough to earn him a move back to his first club Osijek permanently ahead of the 2018–19 campaign.

The Bosnian international has enjoyed successful spells with Osijek (45 appearances & 16 goals) and Kasimpasa (134 appearances & 14 goals) since arriving in Turkey respectively and will hope to add further silverware during future campaigns at both clubs.

44. Dario Đumić

SV Sandhausen

Career

  • : Himmelev-Veddelev
  • : Hvidovre
  • 2008–2009: Norwich City
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2009–2010: Norwich City: 0: (0)
  • 2010–2016: Brøndby: 92: (2)
  • 2016–2017: NEC: 50: (5)
  • 2017–2020: Utrecht: 13: (0)
  • 2018–2019: → Dynamo Dresden (loan): 25: (1)
  • 2019–2020: → Darmstadt 98 (loan): 33: (4)
  • 2020–2022: Twente: 28: (2)
  • 2022–: SV Sandhausen: 31: (2)
  • 2008–2009: Denmark U17: 12: (2)
  • 2009–2010: Denmark U18: 9: (0)
  • 2010–2011: Denmark U19: 12: (2)
  • 2012: Denmark U20: 4: (0)
  • 2017–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 5: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2017

Dario Đumić is a 30-year-old centre back who currently plays for SV Sandhausen. Dario Đumić started his career at Norwich City, before moving to Germany to play for Hermelev-Veddelev and Hvidovre.

In 2008, Dario Đumić made his senior debut for Norwich City in a League Cup match against Doncaster Rovers. In 2009, Dario Đumić joined Bundesliga side Hamburger SV on a year long loan deal. 

After making 12 appearances and scoring one goal for Hamburg SV, Dario Đumić was recalled by Norwich City and made two more appearances during the 2010–11 season before being released by the club at the end of that season.

On 24 July 2011, it was announced that Dario Đumić had signed with 1st division side Sandhausen on a three year contract after successfully passing his medical test. 

Dario has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level but has yet to make an appearance for their senior team despite starting training with them recently

Dario also participated in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers as part of Bosnia's under 23 squad but did not feature in any matches.

At present, he is considered to be one of Sandhausen's key players as they fight relegation from the Bundesliga.

45. Stjepan Lončar

Ferencvárosi TC

Career

  • 2003–2016: Široki Brijeg
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2018: Široki Brijeg: 48: (3)
  • 2018–2021: Rijeka: 89: (8)
  • 2021–: Ferencváros: 20: (2)
  • 2022–: → Kortrijk (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19: 15: (2)
  • 2017–2018: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21: 11: (0)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 11: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 September 2021

Lončar is a 26-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Kortrijk on loan from Ferencváros. Loncar has spent his entire youth career with Široki Brijeg, making over 150 appearances for the club.

His versatility saw him feature regularly in midfield and at centre back during his time at Široki Brijeg, demonstrating excellent defensive skills as well as poise in possession. 

In 2016, Loncar moved to Belgian side Club Brugge where he made 13 appearances before being loaned to Kortrijk earlier this year.

A tough tackler and strong passer of the ball, Loncar will hope to help Kortrijk secure promotion back to Belgium's top division this season – an objective which he is confident of achieving given his previous achievements. 

With Široki Brijeg Lončar is a versatile defender who has played for Široki Brijeg and Rijeka in the Croatian first division.

Lončar made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018, playing 11 matches during that year. He transferred to Ferencváros at the beginning of 2021 and was loaned out to Kortrijk later that year. 

Loncar joined Rijeka permanently in February 2022. The 23-year-old is a reliable defender with good distribution skills who will be crucial for Rijeka as they move up into the top flight of Croatian football next season.

46. Elvir Koljić

CS Universitatea Craiova

Career

  • 2005–2011: NK Ključ
  • 2011–2013: Maribor
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2014: Triglav: 1: (0)
  • 2014–2015: Krupa: 5: (0)
  • 2015–2016: Borac Banja Luka: 29: (2)
  • 2016–2018: Krupa: 59: (38)
  • 2018: → Lech Poznań (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2018–: Universitatea Craiova: 80: (29)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 4: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2020

Elvir Koljić is a forward for Universitatea Craiova in Romania. He was born on 8 July 1995 in Valladolid, Spain. He has played for NK Ključ from 2005-2011 and was part of the team that won the 2011-2012 Croatian League title.

Koljić made his senior international debut for Spain in 2016 against Portugal and has since been capped twice more by his country (against Belgium and Macedonia). In addition to playing football professionally, Elvir also studies at Universitatea Craiova as an undergraduate business student.

Outside of football, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, dancing, skiing and basketball Elvir Koljić is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a defender for Lech Poznań. 

He started his career at Maribor before joining Krupa in 2014 and then Borac Banja Luka the following year. In 2016, he joined Universitatea Craiova on loan and has since made 80 appearances for them in all competitions.

He has played for Bosnia and Herzegovina four times, most recently in 2018.

47. Safet Sušić

Yugoslavia national football team

Safet Sušić Career

  • 1971–1972: Krivaja
  • 1972–1973: Sarajevo
  • 1973–1982: Sarajevo
  • 1982–1991: Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1991–1992: Red Star
  • 1977–1990: Yugoslavia
  • 1994–1995: Cannes
  • 1996–1999: İstanbulspor
  • 2001: Al Hilal
  • 2004–2005: Konyaspor
  • 2005–2006: Ankaragücü
  • 2006–2007: Çaykur Rizespor
  • 2007–2008: Çaykur Rizespor
  • 2008: Ankaraspor
  • 2009–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2015–2016: Évian
  • 2017: Alanyaspor
  • 2018: Akhisarspor
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sušić was born in Zavidovići, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia on 13 April 1955. He started his career with Sarajevo before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 1982.

Sušić made 287 appearances for PSG over a period of 11 years, scoring 86 goals. In 1991 he returned to Sarajevo where he finished his playing career two years later. 

After retirement from football, Sušić became manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, overseeing their successful qualification for the 2014 World Cup Finals. Safet Sušić was born in Yugoslavia on March 5, 1966.

Safet Sušić played for Yugoslavian first-division side Red Star Belgrade from 1987 to 1992 and made 17 appearances during that time. 

After leaving the club, Safet Sušić had a successful managerial career with Cannes (1996-1999), İstanbulspor (2001-2004) and Konyaspor (2005-2006). In 2006 he moved to Turkish side Ankaragücü where he stayed until 2007 when he signed for Çaykur Rizespor.

He then returned to his former club Red Star Belgrade before joining newly promoted Akhisarspor in 2018 as their new manager.

48. Senad Lulić

S.S. Lazio

Senad Lulić Career

  • 1998–2003: Chur 97
  • 2003–2006: Chur 97
  • 2006–2008: Bellinzona
  • 2008–2010: Grasshoppers
  • 2010–2011: Young Boys
  • 2011–2021: Lazio
  • 2008–2017: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 May 2021

Senad Lulić is a midfielder who currently plays for Lazio in Serie A. He started his career with Chur 97 before moving to Serbia and Montenegro side Partizan in 2004.

He joined Lazio in 2018 after spending two years on loan at Barcelona B. Lulić has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at international level, making 26 appearances since debuting in 2009.

In June 2017, he announced his retirement from international football due to injury concerns, but he later changed his mind and made an appearance for the Bosnian national team against Hungary in October 2017.

Senad Lulić is known for his composure on the ball and composed passing ability; he has been compared to former Lazio player Zinedine Zidane due to their similar playing styles. 

Lulić is an experienced midfielder who has played for several top Swiss clubs.

In his time with Lazio, he has been an important part of the side, racking up over 280 appearances and scoring 28 goals. 

He represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the international level before retiring in 2017 after helping the country qualify for World Cup 2018.

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49. Toni Šunjić

FC Dynamo Moscow

Toni Šunjić Career

  • 2007–2012: Zrinjski Mostar
  • 2010–2011: Kortrijk (loan)
  • 2012–2014: Zorya Luhansk
  • 2014–2015: Kuban Krasnodar
  • 2015–2017: VfB Stuttgart
  • 2017: Palermo (loan)
  • 2017–2020: Dynamo Moscow
  • 2020–2021: Beijing Guoan
  • 2020: Henan Songshan Longmen (loan)
  • 2021: Henan Songshan Longmen
  • 2008–2010: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
  • 2012–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 December 2022

Toni Šunjić is a center-back who has spent the majority of his career playing for Henan Songshan Longmen. He made his senior debut in 2008 and has since gone on to make over 200 appearances for the club.

Yugoslavia's under-17 team finished third at the 2004 European Championships, and he also played at the 2006 World Cup. 

In 2017, he joined Dynamo Moscow on a two-and-a-half-year contract but left after just one season due to disagreements with new manager Igor Tolousek.

5. Šunjić is considered a versatile defender who can play either as a central or defensive midfielder when required. He holds both Bosnian and Serbian citizenship. 

Toni Šunjić is married with two children. Toni Šunjić began his professional football career with the Croatian side Zrinjski Mostar.

He then moved to Belgian club Kortrijk on loan in 2010, before joining Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk two years later. After a season with Kuban Krasnodar, he signed for Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart in 2015.

Where he would remain until 2017 when he joined Serie A outfit Palermo on a temporary deal. 

In January of 2019, it was announced that Šunjić had rejoined former club Zrinjski Mostar after signing a one-year contract extension with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team squad.

He has made 41 appearances and scored 10 goals for his country since making his debut in 2008.

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50. Bojan Nastić

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Career

  • : Vlasenica
  • 2009–2012: Vojvodina
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012–2016: Vojvodina: 86: (2)
  • 2016–2019: Genk: 39: (0)
  • 2019: → Oostende (loan): 12: (1)
  • 2019–2021: BATE Borisov: 26: (1)
  • 2021–: Jagiellonia: 56: (1)
  • 2010–2011: Serbia U17: 5: (0)
  • 2015: Serbia U21: 1: (0)
  • 2018–: Bosnia and Herzegovina: 5: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 November 2020

Bojan Nastić is a left-back who currently plays for Jagiellonia. He started his career with Vlasenica before moving to Serbia to play for Vojvodina. 

Bojan has been capped at youth level by Bosnia and Herzegovina, and was called up to their senior team in March 2016 for a World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.

Injuries have hampered his progress in recent seasons, but he remains an important player for Jagiellonia and could feature prominently in Poland's Euro 2020 campaign if they qualify. 

Born on 6 July 1994, Bojan is one of the youngest players at the tournament and will be looking to make an impact as part of Bosnia & Hercegovina’s bid to reach their first major competition since 1998.

Bojan Nastić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian club Oostende and the Serbia national team. Bojan started his career at hometown club Vojvodina before moving to Dutch side Genk in 2016. 

He was loaned out to Belarusian outfit BATE Borisov later that year, making 26 appearances and scoring one goal in two seasons with them. In 2019, Nastić signed on loan with Polish side Jagiellonia until the end of the 2021 season.

Bojan has represented Serbia at youth levels, playing at both U17 and U21 level before earning his first senior cap in 2018 during Bosnia & Herzegovina's World Cup qualifying campaign; he made five appearances across all competitions during this time span. 

With over 100 appearances for his country overall, including 12 since joining Oostende permanently last summer, there’s no doubt that Bojan is an experienced player whose aim it is to help Serbia qualify for major tournaments such as FIFA World Cup™ or UEFA European Championship™.

51. Petar Zovko

Career

  • –2018: Široki Brijeg
  • 2018–2021: Sampdoria
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2021–: Spezia: 2: (0)
  • 2018–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina U17: 3: (0)
  • 2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina U18: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 July 2019

Petar Zovko is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Spezia in the Italian Serie A. Petar started his footballing career at hometown club FK Sarajevo before moving to Italy to join Serie B side Crotone in January 2016.

After impressing during Crotone's promotion season, he signed with Spezia ahead of the 2017-18 campaign. 

Prior to joining Spezia, Petar spent two seasons on loan at Cesena and Parma respectively, helping both clubs reach the second tier of Italian football in consecutive seasons after initially being relegated from Serie A following relegation from UEFA Champions League qualifying Group 2 in 2014-15 season.

He made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina U21s against Serbia U21s on 16 November 2015 and has since played five further matches for their senior team making him one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s longest serving players with over ten years caps as of October 2018.

Final Words

. . . Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located at the intersection of Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a rich history dating back to antiquity, with many significant sites in both Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring Serbia.

The country has produced some of the best soccer players in recent history, including goalkeeper Asmir Begovic who played for Stoke City FC in England, defender Dejan Lovren who plays for Liverpool FC in England, midfielder Miralem Pjanic who plays for Juventus FC in Italy, as well as striker Edin Dzeko who currently plays for Manchester City Fc in England.

These players have helped make Bosnia and Herzegovina one of the top soccer countries on Earth.

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Andrew Kovacs

I am a Head Boys Soccer Coach at Amherst Regional Public Schools in Massachusetts. I have coached for the past five years and I am currently working on my master's degree in Exercise Science. I coach soccer because I love the game and I enjoy being around the kids. It is rewarding to see them develop their skills and grow as individuals. LinkedIn

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