Esmir Bajraktarevic (born March 10, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.[2][3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 10, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Appleton, Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New England Revolution | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | SC Waukesha | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chicago Fire | ||
| 2020–2021 | SC Wave | ||
| 2021 | New England Revolution | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | New England Revolution II | 31 | (6) |
| 2022– | New England Revolution | 21 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | United States U19 | 3 | (1) |
| 2023– | United States U23 | 6 | (1) |
| 2024– | United States | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 6, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 25, 2024 | |||
Professional career edit
Bajraktarevic moved from Wisconsin to Foxborough, Massachusetts to join the Revolution Academy in August 2021. He signed a professional contract with New England Revolution II on November 18, 2021. He signed a homegrown contract with the first team on May 23, 2022.[5] In doing so he became the 9th homegrown player to sign for the Revolution first team, and the first from the club's residency program.[6]
Esmir made his MLS debut on August 17, 2022, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.[7] He'd make his first start three days later on August 20, 2022, in the Revolution's 4-0 loss to CF Montréal.[8]
Esmir spent the 2022 MLS offseason training with AZ Alkmaar.[9] He scored his first professional goal, a 78th minute equalizer against Querétaro F.C. in the Leagues Cup, on August 8, 2023.[10] He recorded his first assist for the Revolution first team on February 29, 2024 in the club's 3-0 win over C.A. Independiente de La Chorrera in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.[11]
International career edit
At 17 years old, Bajraktarevic received a call-up to the United States under-19 national team ahead of the Slovenia Nation's Cup.[12]
He has additionally earned two call-ups to the United States under-20 national team, the first coming as an invitation to the team's January Camp, where, at 16 years old, he was the youngest member of the team's roster.[13] In April, he rejoined the team for training camp in April 2022 ahead of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[14]
On October 8, 2023, Bajraktarevic was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[15]
On January 5, 2024, Bajraktarevic received his first call-up to the senior United States national team ahead of the friendly against Slovenia.[16]
Career statistics edit
International edit
- As of match played January 20, 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Personal life edit
Born in the United States, Bajraktarević is of Bosnian descent.[17] His family is from Srebrenica.[18]
References edit
- ^ Esmir Bajraktarevic at Soccerway. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Esmir Bajraktarevic Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "New England Revolution sign midfielder Esmir Bajraktarević as Homegrown Player | New England Revolution".
- ^ "The Story of Esmir Bajraktarevic, A Rising Star In American Soccer". theblazingmusket.com. February 12, 2024.
- ^ Nye, Josh (March 23, 2022). "Revolution sign Esmir Bajraktarević to Homegrown contract". www.thebentmusket.com. Vox Media. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "ESMIR BAJRAKTAREVIĆ AT A GLANCE". revolutionsoccer.net. May 17, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Dell'Apa, Frank (August 17, 2022). "A formation switch and younger lineup leads to a Revolution tie with Toronto FC". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Kei Kamara makes history, CF Montreal blow out Revolution". August 20, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Macomber, Seth (December 12, 2022). "Revolution Homegrown Esmir Bajraktarević is training with AZ Alkmaar". www.thebentmusket.com. Vox Media. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Gregoire, Kayla (August 8, 2023). "Esmir Bajraktarevic nets first goal, but Revolution fall in PKs during Leagues Cup". masslive.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Recap Nacho Gil, Chancalay, Kaye score as Revs beat CAI 3-0 at home, advance 4-0 on aggregate". revolutionsoccer.net. February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Revolution Homegrown Midfielder Esmir Bajraktarevic and Academy Graduate Jack Panayotou Called in to U.S. Under-19 Men's Youth National Team". September 20, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Nye, Josh (January 24, 2022). "Esmir Bajraktarevic called into US U-20 January camp". Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Langone, Matt (April 21, 2022). "Two players with New England ties called up to the U.S. U-20 Men's YNT". www.nesoccerjournal.com. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Twenty-three Players Called to U.s. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Training Camp as Preparations for Paris 2024 Kick Off in Phoenix". ussoccer.com. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Twenty-Five Players Called for USMNT January Training Camp in Orlando Ahead of USA-Slovenia on Jan. 20 | U.S. Soccer Official Website". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Esmir Bajraktarevic | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ^ "INTERVJU/ Bosansko čudo iz SAD-a: Moji su iz Srebrenice, u meni je BiH, a Džeku gledam od pete godine".
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