Jusuf Gazibegović (pronounced [jǔsuf ɡazibêːgoʋitɕ]; born 11 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz. Born in Austria, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 11 March 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Salzburg, Austria | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Sturm Graz | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2011 | Austria Salzburg | ||
2011–2018 | Red Bull Salzburg | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Red Bull Salzburg | 0 | (0) |
2018–2020 | → Liefering (loan) | 39 | (0) |
2020– | Sturm Graz | 110 | (5) |
International career‡ | |||
2016–2017 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 | 16 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 11 | (1) |
2018–2021 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 4 | (0) |
2021– | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024 |
Gazibegović started his professional career at Red Bull Salzburg, who assigned him to Liefering in 2018. Two years later, he joined Sturm Graz.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gazibegović made his senior international debut in 2021, earning 15 caps since.
Club career edit
Early career edit
Gazibegović started playing football at a local club Austria Salzburg, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Red Bull Salzburg in 2011.[2] He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder side, Liefering, against Ried on 3 March 2018 at the age of 17.[3] In April 2019, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[4]
Sturm Graz edit
In September 2020, Gazibegović moved to Sturm Graz on a three-year deal.[5] He made his official debut for the club on 4 October against Altach.[6] On 9 February 2021, he scored his first professional goal against Ried, which secured the victory for his team.[7]
In December 2022, he extended his contract with Sturm Graz until June 2026.[8]
Gazibegović played his 100th game for the side on 9 April 2023 against LASK.[9]
He won his first trophy with the club on 30 April, by beating Rapid Wien in the Austrian Cup final.[10]
International career edit
Gazibegović represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-19 team under coach Toni Karačić.[11]
In May 2021, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Montenegro and Denmark.[12] He debuted against the former on 2 June.[13]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 5 May 2024[14]
Club | Season | League | Austrian Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Liefering (loan) | 2017–18 | 2. Liga | 8 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
2018–19 | 2. Liga | 18 | 0 | – | – | 18 | 0 | |||
2019–20 | 2. Liga | 13 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 | |||
Total | 39 | 0 | – | – | 39 | 0 | ||||
Sturm Graz | 2020–21 | Austrian Bundesliga | 25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | 29 | 1 | |
2021–22 | Austrian Bundesliga | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7[a] | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
2022–23 | Austrian Bundesliga | 29 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7[b] | 0 | 42 | 3 | |
2023–24 | Austrian Bundesliga | 29 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11[c] | 0 | 45 | 2 | |
Total | 110 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 153 | 6 | ||
Career total | 149 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 192 | 6 |
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League, three appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International edit
- As of match played 21 March 2024[15]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
2021 | 2 | 0 | |
2022 | 3 | 0 | |
2023 | 9 | 0 | |
2024 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 15 | 0 |
Honours edit
Sturm Graz[14]
References edit
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović". sksturm.at (in German). Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Gazibegović: Srce me vuče u Sapnu, živim za dan kada ću debitovati za Zmajeve". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović sa 17 godina debitovao u seniorskom fudbalu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović doživio tešku povredu koljena". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 10 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović potpisao za Sturm". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 30 September 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović debitovao za Sturm". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Gazibegović zabio fantastičan gol iz slobodnjaka u 95. minuti za pobjedu Sturma". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 9 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Gazibegović produžio saradnju sa Sturmom: Sretan sam zbog ukazanog povjerenja". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 8 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović odigrao jubilarni 100. susret za Sturm". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 9 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Gazibegović sa Sturmom osvojio Kup Austrije". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Gazibegović: Prošao sam sve mlade selekcije, ovaj poziv je velika nagrada za mene". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Ivaylo Petev objavio spisak igrača za utakmice protiv Danske i Crne Gore, priliku za debi imat će mnogo igrača". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 21 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "BiH remizirala sa Crnom Gorom i nastavila niz bez pobjede". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 2 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ a b "J. Gazibegović". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Jusuf Gazibegović". eu-football.info. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
External links edit
- Jusuf Gazibegović at National-Football-Teams.com
- Jusuf Gazibegović – UEFA competition record (archive)