A true midfield general, his uncompromising play and tactical intelligence made him a cult hero during 12 years guarding the CSKA Moscow defence. Career record: 40 caps and 0 goals for Bosnia & Herzegovina; club career at NK Bosna Visoko, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, PFC CSKA Moscow.
One rank above: Edin Višća at #20.
One rank below: Kenan Hasagić at #22.
Bosnia & Herzegovina's editorial top five: Edin Džeko · Safet Sušić · Miralem Pjanić · Hasan Salihamidžić · Ivica Osim.