Anel Hadžić Explained

Anel Hadžić
Birth Date:16 August 1989
Birth Place:Velika Kladuša, SFR Yugoslavia
Height:1.84 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Youthyears1:1997–1999
Youthclubs1:FC Andorf
Youthyears2:1999–2007
Youthclubs2:Ried
Years1:2007–2013
Clubs1:Ried
Caps1:161
Goals1:18
Years2:2013–2016
Clubs2:Sturm Graz
Caps2:76
Goals2:5
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Eskişehirspor
Caps3:15
Goals3:2
Years4:2016–2020
Clubs4:Fehérvár
Caps4:85
Goals4:11
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Wacker Innsbruck
Caps5:10
Goals5:0
Years6:2021
Clubs6:Wels
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Totalcaps:362
Totalgoals:36
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:Austria U20
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2009–2010
Nationalteam2:Austria U21
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2014–2017
Nationalteam3:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationalcaps3:14
Nationalgoals3:0

Anel Hadžić (pronounced as /bs/; born 16 August 1989) is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

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

Early career

Because 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

In 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

In January 2021, Hadžić moved to Wacker Innsbruck.[12]

In July, he joined Wels.[13]

He announced his retirement from football on 17 December.[14]

International career

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

Hadžić'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

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ried2007–08Austrian Bundesliga1401000150
2008–09Austrian Bundesliga20030230
2009–10Austrian Bundesliga31140351
2010–11Austrian Bundesliga33452386
2011–12Austrian Bundesliga3375141429
2012–13Austrian Bundesliga3064142389
Total161182248319125
Sturm Graz2013–14Austrian Bundesliga2925220364
2014–15Austrian Bundesliga32120341
2015–16Austrian Bundesliga1521010172
Total7658230877
Eskişehirspor2015–16Süper Lig15210162
Fehérvár2016–17Nemzeti Bajnokság I20421225
2017–18Nemzeti Bajnokság I2851070365
2018–19Nemzeti Bajnokság I27272131475
2019–20Nemzeti Bajnokság I1000030130
Total851110323111815
Wacker Innsbruck2020–212. Liga100100
Wels2021–22Austrian Regionalliga Central15000150
Career total3623641934443749

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201460
201540
201630
201710
Total140

Honours

Ried[23]

2010–11

Fehérvár[23]

2017–18

2018–19

Notes and References

  1. News: Predstavljamo Zmajeve: Anel Hadžić, novajlija u reprezentaciji BiH. klix.ba. 3 June 2014. 4 June 2014. Bosnian.
  2. News: Naši ulazili sa klupe, Hadžić strijelac. sportsport.ba. 25 October 2009. 25 October 2009. Bosnian.
  3. News: Anel Hadžić potpisao za Sturm. klix.ba. 21 May 2013. 22 May 2013. Bosnian.
  4. News: Zvanično: Anel Hadžić potpisao za turskog feneraša Eskişehirspor. avaz.ba. 19 January 2016. 20 January 2016. Bosnian.
  5. News: Zvanično: Anel Hadžić potpisao za Videoton. sportsport.ba. 29 August 2016. 1 September 2016. Bosnian.
  6. News: Hadžić se majstorijom predstavio u Videotonu. sportsport.ba. 14 September 2016. 15 September 2016. Bosnian.
  7. News: Maestralna asistencija Anela Hadžića u meču protiv Honvéda. fokus.ba. 24 September 2016. 25 September 2016. Bosnian.
  8. News: Anel Hadžić zabio u visokom trijumfu Videotona. reprezentacija.ba. 22 October 2016. 25 October 2016. Bosnian.
  9. News: Hadžiću i Videotonu titula prvaka Mađarske. reprezentacija.ba. 27 May 2018. 30 May 2018. Bosnian.
  10. News: Anel Hadžić produžio ugovor sa Videotonom. reprezentacija.ba. 30 June 2018. 1 July 2018. Bosnian.
  11. News: Zbog Hadžića ceh u derbiju mađarskog prvenstva platio Hodžić. sportsport.ba. 20 April 2019. 20 April 2019. Bosnian.
  12. News: Anel Hadžić karijeru nastavlja u Austriji. reprezentacija.ba. 2 January 2021. 5 January 2021. Bosnian.
  13. News: Anel Hadžić pronašao novi klub. oslobodjenje.ba. 17 July 2021. 20 July 2021. Bosnian.
  14. News: Anel Hadžić okončao karijeru u 33. godini. reprezentacija.ba. 17 December 2021. 20 December 2021. Bosnian.
  15. News: Anel Hadžić: San mi je da igram za BiH. klix.ba. 14 March 2012. 15 March 2012. Bosnian.
  16. News: Anel Hadžić stekao pravo nastupa za BiH. klix.ba. 20 September 2013. 20 September 2013. Bosnian.
  17. News: Safet Sušić pozvao 22 igrača za Egipat: U Innsbrucku bez Misimovića, Ibričića, Zahirovića.... radiosarajevo.ba. 16 February 2014. 19 February 2014. Bosnian.
  18. News: Zmajevi u Innsbrucku poput pilića. sportsport.ba. 5 March 2014. 5 March 2014. Bosnian.
  19. News: Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil. aljazeera.net. 2 June 2014. 4 June 2014. Bosnian.
  20. News: Povijesni bodovi na Mundijalu: Pobjeda nad Iranom za kraj. sportsport.ba. 25 June 2014. 28 June 2014. Bosnian.
  21. News: Dva brata igraju za BiH! Anel poručio Elviru: Odabrao si kako su nas roditelji učili!. reprezentacija.ba. 21 September 2015. 24 September 2015. Bosnian.
  22. News: Anel Hadžić postao otac, sinu dao neobično ime. sportske.ba. 15 October 2020. 15 October 2020. Bosnian.
  23. Web site: A. Hadžić. soccerway.com. 6 November 2021.
  24. Web site: Anel Hadžić. eu-football.info. 4 September 2017.