Aleksandar Kahvić Explained

Aleksandar Kahvić
Birth Date:2 January 2004
Birth Place:Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height:1.92 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:OFK Beograd
Clubnumber:18
Youthclubs1:Sporting AF Teslić
Youthclubs2:Internacional Beograd
Youthyears3:2020–2023
Youthclubs3:Red Star Belgrade
Youthyears4:2020
Youthclubs4:Grafičar Beograd (loan)
Youthyears5:2022–2023
Youthclubs5:Maccabi Haifa (loan)
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:Red Star Belgrade
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:OFK Beograd (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:9
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Železničar Pančevo (loan)
Caps3:19
Goals3:5
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:OFK Beograd
Caps4:5
Goals4:4
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalteam1:Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:26 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:3 September 2023

Aleksandar Kahvić (born 2 January 2004) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serbian club OFK Beograd.

Club career

Born in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kahvić started his career with Bosnian side Sporting AF Teslić, before moving to Internacional Beograd, where he notably scored 24 goals in 16 games before being picked up by Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade and immediately loaned to affiliate Grafičar.[1] [2]

In October 2021 he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2004 worldwide.[3]

After being linked with moves to Russia and Slovenia, Kahvić joined Israeli side Maccabi Haifa on loan with an option to buy in September 2022.[4] [5]

Kahvić moved on loan to OFK Beograd in the summer of 2023, scored 9 goals in 10 games in 2023–24 Serbian First League.[6]

On 22 January 2024, Kahvić was loaned to Železničar Pančevo on a six-month contract.[7]

International career

Kahvić has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at under-19 and under-21 level.

Style of play

Standing at 1.92 m, Kahvić is known for his prolific goalscoring ability, and models his style of play on Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.[1] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NAJVEĆI TALENAT ZVEZDE ZA MONDO - "UZOR MI JE LUKAKU": Svi bi poleteli na njegovom mestu, a on sanja samo JEDNU stvar!. THE BIGGEST TALENT OF A MONDO STAR - "LUKAKU IS MY MODEL": Everyone would fly in his place, and he only dreams of ONE thing!. Goran. Arbutina. 9 October 2021. 11 October 2022. mondo.rs. Bosnian.
  2. Web site: POTPISAO ZA ZVEZDU, A DAN KASNIJE URADIO NEŠTO NESTVARNO! Bio je Partizanovo čudo od deteta i o ovome što je učinio dugo će se pričati! /FOTO/. SIGNED FOR ZVEZDA AND A DAY LATER DID SOMETHING UNREAL! He was Partizan's child prodigy and what he did will be talked about for a long time! /PHOTO/. 3 August 2020. 11 October 2022. sport.blic.rs. Bosnian.
  3. Web site: Next Generation 2021: 60 of the best young talents in world football. 7 October 2021. 10 October 2022. The Guardian.
  4. Web site: Aleksandar Kahvić napušta Zvezdu, ali ne ide u Rusiju. Aleksandar Kahvić is leaving Zvezda, but not going to Russia. 5 August 2022. 11 October 2022. sport1.oslobodjenje.ba. Croatian.
  5. Web site: Alexander Kahevich signed with Maccabi Haifa. 12 September 2022. 11 October 2022. time.news.
  6. Web site: PRILIKA ZA MLADU NADU: Napadač iz Zvezdine škole dobija šansu na proleće u Superligi!. Hot sport. 2023-12-29. 2024-01-24.
  7. Web site: ARENA NA KIPRU: Crvena zvezda pozajmila Aleksandra Kahvića ekipi Železničara. Arena sport. 2024-01-22. 2024-01-24.
  8. Web site: Chi è Aleksandar Kahvic, l’attaccante bosniaco che piace all’Inter. Who is Aleksandar Kahvic, the Bosnian striker that Inter like. Emanuele. Cavo. 4 November 2021. 11 October 2022. minutidirecupero.it. Italian.