Anel Hadžić (pronounced [ǎnel xǎdʒitɕ]; born 16 August 1989) is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
 Hadžić with Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 August 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Velika Kladuša, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | FC Andorf | ||
| 1999–2007 | Ried | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2013 | Ried | 161 | (18) |
| 2013–2016 | Sturm Graz | 76 | (5) |
| 2016 | Eskişehirspor | 15 | (2) |
| 2016–2020 | Fehérvár | 85 | (11) |
| 2021 | Wacker Innsbruck | 10 | (0) |
| 2021 | Wels | 15 | (0) |
| Total | 362 | (36) | |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Austria U20 | 1 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Austria U21 | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hadžić started his professional career at Ried, before joining Sturm Graz in 2013. Three years later, he was transferred to Eskişehirspor. Later that year, he signed with Fehérvár. In 2021, Hadžić moved to Wacker Innsbruck. He switched to Wels later that year.
A former Austrian youth international, Hadžić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2014, earning 14 caps until 2017. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
editEarly career
editBecause of the outbreak of the Bosnian War, Hadžić's family fled from his native Bosnia and Herzegovina and moved to Austria, where he started playing football at a local club, before joining Ried's youth academy in 1999. He made his professional against Austria Kärnten on 29 September 2007 at the age of 17.[1] On 25 October 2009, he scored his first professional goal against Red Bull Salzburg.[2]
In May 2013, he switched to Sturm Graz.[3]
In January 2016, he was transferred to Turkish side Eskişehirspor.[4]
Fehérvár
editIn August 2016, Hadžić signed a two-year deal with Hungarian outfit Fehérvár.[5] He made his official debut for the team in a Magyar Kupa game against Pécs on 14 September and managed to score a goal.[6] Two weeks later, he made his league debut against Honvéd.[7] On 22 October, he scored his first league goal in a triumph over Paks.[8] He won his first title with the club on 27 May 2018, when they were crowned league champions.[9]
In June, Hadžić extended his contract until June 2020.[10]
He played his 100th game for the side against Ferencváros on 20 April 2019.[11]
Later stage of career
editIn January 2021, Hadžić moved to Wacker Innsbruck.[12]
He announced his retirement from football on 17 December.[14]
International career
edit
Despite representing Austria at various youth levels, Hadžić decided to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level.[15]
In September 2013, his request to change sports citizenship from Austrian to Bosnian was approved by FIFA.[16] Subsequently, in February 2014, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Egypt,[17] and debuted in that game on 5 March.[18]
In June 2014, Hadžić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[19] He made his tournament debut in the last group match against Iran on 25 June.[20]
Personal life
editHadžić's younger brother Elvir is also a professional footballer.[21]
He married his long-time girlfriend Alma in June 2019. Together they have a son named Rayan.[22]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 6 November 2021[23]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ried | 2007–08 | Austrian Bundesliga | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Austrian Bundesliga | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | Austrian Bundesliga | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | 35 | 1 | ||
| 2010–11 | Austrian Bundesliga | 33 | 4 | 5 | 2 | – | 38 | 6 | ||
| 2011–12 | Austrian Bundesliga | 33 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4[b] | 1 | 42 | 9 | |
| 2012–13 | Austrian Bundesliga | 30 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4[b] | 2 | 38 | 9 | |
| Total | 161 | 18 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 191 | 25 | ||
| Sturm Graz | 2013–14 | Austrian Bundesliga | 29 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2[b] | 0 | 36 | 4 |
| 2014–15 | Austrian Bundesliga | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 34 | 1 | ||
| 2015–16 | Austrian Bundesliga | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
| Total | 76 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 87 | 7 | ||
| Eskişehirspor | 2015–16 | Süper Lig | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 16 | 2 | |
| Fehérvár | 2016–17 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 22 | 5 | |
| 2017–18 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7[b] | 0 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2018–19 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 27 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 13[c] | 1 | 47 | 5 | |
| 2019–20 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 85 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 118 | 15 | ||
| Wacker Innsbruck | 2020–21 | 2. Liga | 10 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 0 | ||
| Wels | 2021–22 | Austrian Regionalliga Central | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 0 | |
| Career total | 362 | 36 | 41 | 9 | 34 | 4 | 437 | 49 | ||
- ^ Includes Austrian Cup, Turkish Cup, Magyar Kupa
- ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Seven appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
edit- As of match played 3 September 2017[24]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | |
Honours
editRied[23]
Fehérvár[23]
References
edit- ^ "Predstavljamo Zmajeve: Anel Hadžić, novajlija u reprezentaciji BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 3 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ "Naši ulazili sa klupe, Hadžić strijelac". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 25 October 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2009.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić potpisao za Sturm". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 21 May 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Zvanično: Anel Hadžić potpisao za turskog feneraša Eskişehirspor". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 19 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Zvanično: Anel Hadžić potpisao za Videoton". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 29 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Hadžić se majstorijom predstavio u Videotonu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Maestralna asistencija Anela Hadžića u meču protiv Honvéda". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 24 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić zabio u visokom trijumfu Videotona". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 22 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "Hadžiću i Videotonu titula prvaka Mađarske". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 27 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić produžio ugovor sa Videotonom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 30 June 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ "Zbog Hadžića ceh u derbiju mađarskog prvenstva platio Hodžić". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 20 April 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić karijeru nastavlja u Austriji". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 2 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić pronašao novi klub". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 17 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić okončao karijeru u 33. godini". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 17 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić: San mi je da igram za BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 14 March 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić stekao pravo nastupa za BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 20 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ "Safet Sušić pozvao 22 igrača za Egipat: U Innsbrucku bez Misimovića, Ibričića, Zahirovića..." radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 16 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Zmajevi u Innsbrucku poput pilića". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ "Povijesni bodovi na Mundijalu: Pobjeda nad Iranom za kraj". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 25 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "Dva brata igraju za BiH! Anel poručio Elviru: Odabrao si kako su nas roditelji učili!". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 21 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić postao otac, sinu dao neobično ime". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "A. Hadžić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Anel Hadžić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
External links
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- Anel Hadžić at National-Football-Teams.com
- Anel Hadžić – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Anel Hadžić – UEFA competition record (archive)
