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The 33 of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Editorial order, with a career scene and sources behind every name.

01 Edin Džeko VfL Wolfsburg, Manchester City
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q153786
ST2007–2026
02 SS Safet Sušić FK Sarajevo, Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain's dazzling number 10, he lit up Parc des Princes for a decade, scoring 85 goals in 287 appearances.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q317536
CAM1977–1993
03 Miralem Pjanić 115 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 18 goals · Olympique Lyonnais, AS RomaA midfield maestro, his exquisite passing range, vision, and deadly set-piece delivery have illuminated pitches for PSG, Roma, Juventus, and Barcelona.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q146907
CM2008–2024
04 DB Dušan Bajević 37 caps (Yugoslavia) · 29 goals · FK Velež Mostar, AEK AthensMostar called him the Prince of the Neretva, and on 18 June 1974 he scored three times as Yugoslavia beat Zaire 9-0, still the only World Cup hat-trick by a Yugoslav.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q350447
ST1970–1977
05 HS Hasan Salihamidžić 43 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 6 goals · Hamburger SV, FC Bayern Munich
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q153387
CAM1996–2006
06 IO Ivica Osim FK Željezničar Sarajevo, RC Strasbourg AlsaceAn intelligent attacking midfielder, he was a key figure for Željezničar in the 1960s, renowned for his vision and incisive passing.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q366783
CAM1964–1968
07 BS Blaž Slišković FK Velež Mostar, HNK Hajduk SplitA flamboyant and skilful midfielder, "Baka" was a bona fide superstar in the Yugoslavian league, renowned for his dazzling free-kicks and creative flair.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q559997
CM1978–1993
08 SB Sergej Barbarez 47 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 17 goals · 1. FC Union Berlin, Hamburger SVThe powerful, versatile forward was a cult hero at Hamburg, his goal-scoring prowess making him the club's top scorer in 2000-01.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q431455
SS1998–2006
09 VH Vahid Halilhodžić 15 caps (Yugoslavia) · 8 goals · FK Velež Mostar, NK Neretva“Vaha” was a prolific striker and dynamic goalscorer for Nantes, where he twice finished as the Divison 1 top scorer in the early 1980s.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q463933
SS1976–1985
10 Emir Spahić 94 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · FC Lokomotiv Moscow, Montpellier Hérault Sport ClubA no-nonsense centre-back and Bosnia captain, his uncompromising style and leadership guided his nation to their first World Cup in 2014.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q253163
CB2003–2018
11 EB Elvir Bolić Gaziantepspor, Fenerbahçe IstanbulA clinical striker known for his explosive pace and predatory instincts, he was a consistent goal threat in Turkey and for Fenerbahçe.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q470669
ST1991–2006
12 MB Mehmed Baždarević 54 caps (Yugoslavia) · 4 goals · FK Željezničar Sarajevo, FC Sochaux-MontbéliardA midfield general at Sochaux for eight years, his elegant distribution and tireless work rate were a highlight of the 80s French top flight.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q518054
CM1983–1998
13 MK Meho Kodro FK Velež Mostar, Real SociedadA revered forward, he was a clinical finisher and influential presence for Real Sociedad and Bosnia during the 1990s.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q380566
ST1991–2000
14 AF Asim Ferhatović 1 caps (Yugoslavia) · 0 goals · FK Sarajevo, Fenerbahçe IstanbulThe legendary striker was a true icon of Yugoslavian football, revered for his clinical finishing and exceptional flair with FK Sarajevo.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q730366
ST1961–1961
15 AB Asmir Begović 63 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Stoke City, ChelseaA shot-stopping giant, his remarkable reflexes and imposing presence between the sticks made him a reliable last line of defence.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q431368
GK2009–2020
16 EB Elvir Baljić 38 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 14 goals · Bursaspor, Fenerbahçe IstanbulA dynamic winger with blistering pace, he was a key attacking threat for Fenerbahçe and Real Madrid in the late 90s.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q560001
LM1996–2005
17 EM Enver Marić 32 caps (Yugoslavia) · FK Velež Mostar, Schalke 04An agile guardian of the net, his sharp reflexes and commanding presence defined his career as a Bosnian goalkeeping legend.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q715882
GK1972–1976
18 FH Faruk Hadžibegić 61 caps (Yugoslavia) · Real Betis Balompié, FC Sochaux-MontbéliardFlorence, 30 June 1990: ten-man Yugoslavia had kept Argentina out for 120 minutes, then Hadžibegić walked up as the fifth penalty taker and Goycochea saved it, ending the last World Cup the old Yugoslavia ever played.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q715966
CB1982–1992
19 SL Senad Lulić AC Bellinzona, Grasshopper Club ZürichThe tireless left midfielder became a Lazio legend, his iconic goal helping secure the 2013 Coppa Italia in the Derby della Capitale.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q453512
LM2008–
20 ZM Zvjezdan Misimović 84 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 25 goals · Bayern Munich, VfL Bochum
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q158243
CM2004–2018
21 Edin Višća FK Željezničar Sarajevo, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.A persistent wide man who terrorised defences in Turkey over a decade, with over 100 goals and assists for İstanbul Başakşehir.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q550742
RM2010–
22 Elvir Rahimić 40 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · NK Bosna Visoko, FC Anzhi MakhachkalaA true midfield general, his uncompromising play and tactical intelligence made him a cult hero during 12 years guarding the CSKA Moscow defence.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q559993
CDM2007–2013
23 KH Kenan Hasagić 43 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · FK Željezničar Sarajevo, GaziantepsporA resolute shot-stopper, his steady hands and imposing stature provided a calming influence for his team in goal.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q965786
GK2003–2011
24 MS Miroslav Stevanović FK Vojvodina, FK PalićA tricky winger with a penchant for delivering pinpoint crosses, he consistently provided width and attacking impetus from the right flank.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2695494
RM2012–
25 MB Muhamed Bešić 47 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Hamburger SV, FerencvárosA tenacious defensive midfielder, his ball-winning ability and tireless engine were crucial for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2014 World Cup.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q369771
CDM2010–2022
26 Sead Kolašinac 64 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Schalke 04, ArsenalEighty-two seconds after Pedro's red card in the 2017 Community Shield, he headed in Granit Xhaka's free kick to level it, and Arsenal took the trophy on penalties.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q127914
CB2013–
27 Bičakčić Ermin VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht BraunschweigA robust centre-back, he was a key figure in the Bosnian defence that qualified for their first major tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q75993
CB2013–
28 Haris Medunjanin 60 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Real Valladolid, Maccabi Tel AvivA deep-lying playmaker with a keen eye for a pass, his thunderous long-range strikes and set-piece prowess were a highlight of his Bosnian career.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q361153
CDM2009–
29 Mensur Mujdža 37 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · N.K. Zagreb, SC Freiburg
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q129045
RB2010–2015
30 MF Mirsad Fazlagić 19 caps (Yugoslavia) · FK Borac Banja Luka, HNK Čapljina
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2501773
RB1963–1970
31 JŠ Jusuf Šehović A consistent performer at left-back, his overlapping runs and reliable defensive work were a hallmark of his play in the Yugoslavian league.About the editorial selection LB
32 MK Muhamed Konjić 39 caps (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · N.K. Zagreb, AS MonacoA powerful and commanding central defender, he proudly captained the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team for many years.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q952722
CB1995–2006
33 JK Josip Katalinski 41 caps (Yugoslavia) · FK Željezničar Sarajevo, OGC NiceA powerful defender known for his thunderous shots, he was a key figure for Yugoslavia in the 1970s and scored in the 1974 World Cup.
Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2006897
CB1972–1977

About this XI

At the head of Bosnia & Herzegovina's pool stand Edin Džeko, Safet Sušić and Miralem Pjanić. The 33 covers 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 14 midfielders and 7 forwards, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1960s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.

Left out, and why

A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of Bosnia & Herzegovina's list. Every one of them has a case.

  • Sead KajtazThe place went to Dušan Bajević.

Disagree? That is the point. Settle it in the duels above.

Who is the greatest Bosnia & Herzegovina footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Edin Džeko. Its first five careers: Edin Džeko, Safet Sušić, Miralem Pjanić, Dušan Bajević, Hasan Salihamidžić. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 Bosnia & Herzegovina players chosen?
The collection covers every position across Bosnia & Herzegovina's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
Where can I read about the careers?
Open a player page from the collection to read the career scene, club record and recorded honours. The source links show where the available records come from.
Can I build and share my own Bosnia & Herzegovina all-time XI?
Yes. Pick one of 8 formations, place any of the 33 players onto the pitch, and export your lineup as a PNG. There is no account and no sign-up.