Haris Hajradinović Explained

Haris Hajradinović
Birth Date:18 February 1994
Birth Place:Prilep, Republic of Macedonia
Height:1.78 m[1]
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Kasımpaşa
Clubnumber:10
Youthclubs1:Željezničar
Years1:2012
Clubs1:Željezničar
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Olimpic
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Inter Zaprešić
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Trenčín
Caps4:43
Goals4:13
Years5:2014–2017
Clubs5:Gent
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Haugesund (loan)
Caps6:27
Goals6:4
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Haugesund
Caps7:14
Goals7:2
Years8:2017–2019
Clubs8:Osijek
Caps8:45
Goals8:16
Years9:2019–
Clubs9:Kasımpaşa
Caps9:191
Goals9:19
Nationalyears1:2012–2013
Nationalteam1:Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2014–2016
Nationalteam2:Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2019–
Nationalteam3:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:19 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:9 June 2024

Haris Hajradinović (pronounced as /bs/; born 18 February 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa. Born in the Republic of Macedonia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Hajradinović started his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Olimpic in 2012. A year later, he moved to Inter Zaprešić. Later that year, he switched to Trenčín. The following year, he was transferred to Gent. In 2016, he was loaned to Haugesund, with whom he signed permanently a year after. Hajradinović moved to Osijek in 2017. Two years later, he joined Kasımpaşa.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hajradinović made his senior international debut in 2019, earning 10 caps since.

Club career

Early career

Hajradinović came through Željezničar's youth academy.[2] He made his professional debut against Kozara Gradiška on 20 May 2012 at the age of 18.[3]

In June 2012, he switched to Olimpic.[4]

In January 2013, he joined Croatian club Inter Zaprešić.[5]

In July, Hajradinović signed with Slovak team Trenčín.[6] On 14 September, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Žilina.[7]

In December 2014, he was transferred to Belgian side Gent.[8]

In January 2016, he was sent on a season-long loan to Norwegian outfit Haugesund, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated the following year.[9]

In August 2017, he moved to Osijek.[10]

Kasımpaşa

In January 2019, Hajradinović joined Turkish team Kasımpaşa on a deal until June 2022.[11] He made his official debut for the side on 17 January in a Turkish Cup tie against Alanyaspor.[12] A week later, he made his league debut against Rizespor.[13] On 7 February, he scored his first goal for Kasımpaşa in a Turkish Cup fixture against Akhisarspor.[14] Three months later, he scored his first league goal against Beşiktaş.[15]

Hajradinović made his 100th appearance for the club against Rizespor on 23 October 2021.[16]

In June 2022, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2026.[17]

In July 2023, he was named team captain.[18]

Hajradinović played his 173rd game for Kasımpaşa on 22 October against Sivasspor, becoming their top all-time appearance maker.[19]

He appeared in his 200th match for the club against Gaziantep on 21 April 2024.[20]

International career

Hajradinović represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.[21]

In October 2019, he received his first senior call-up, for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Italy and Liechtenstein.[22] He debuted against the latter on 18 November.[23]

On 7 September 2020, in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League game against Poland, Hajradinović scored his first senior international goal.[24]

Personal life

Hajradinović married his long-time girlfriend Belma in October 2021.[25]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Željezničar2011–12Bosnian Premier League100010
Olimpic2012–13Bosnian Premier League501060
Inter Zaprešić2012–13Croatian Football League9090
Trenčín2013–14Slovak First League2461010266
2014–15Slovak First League1973140268
Total431341505214
Gent2014–15Belgian Pro League401050
Haugesund (loan)2016Eliteserien27440314
Haugesund2017Eliteserien1424032214
Total4168032528
Osijek2017–18Croatian Football League28920309
2018–19Croatian Football League1773140248
Total451651405417
Kasımpaşa2018–19Süper Lig16141202
2019–20Süper Lig30441345
2020–21Süper Lig36500365
2021–22Süper Lig36230392
2022–23Süper Lig33221353
2023–24Süper Lig38530415
2024–25Süper Lig200020
Total1911916320722
Career total3395435512238661

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201910
202031
202110
202200
202320
202430
Total101

Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hajradinović goal.

List of international goals scored by Haris Hajradinović
scope=colNo.scope=colDatescope=colVenuescope=colCapscope=colOpponentscope=colScorescope=colResultscope=colCompetition
17 September 2020Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina21–01–22020–21 UEFA Nations League

Honours

Željezničar[26]

2011–12

2011–12

Gent[26]

2014–15

2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haris Hajradinović. kasimpasa.com.tr. 1 January 2023. Turkish.
  2. News: Haris Hajradinović: Željezničar je moja prva ljubav. oslobodjenje.ba. 22 May 2023. 25 May 2023. Bosnian.
  3. News: Željo rutinski protiv Kozare. sportsport.ba. 20 May 2012. 20 May 2012. Bosnian.
  4. News: Hajradinović iz Željezničara u Olimpic. sportsport.ba. 27 June 2012. 30 June 2012. Bosnian.
  5. News: Haris Hajradinović potpisao za Inter. radiosarajevo.ba. 12 January 2013. 15 January 2013. Bosnian.
  6. News: Slovački Trenčín se na poseban način zahvalio Harisu Hajradinoviću. reprezentacija.ba. 19 December 2014. 20 December 2014. Bosnian.
  7. News: Željino dijete presudilo Žilini: Sjajna partija Hajradinovića. source.ba. 14 September 2013. 15 September 2013. Bosnian.
  8. News: Haris Hajradinović novi igrač belgijskog Genta. sportsport.ba. 17 December 2014. 20 December 2014. Bosnian.
  9. News: Haugesund od Genta otkupio Hajradinovića. sportsport.ba. 2 February 2017. 5 February 2017. Bosnian.
  10. News: Hajradinović i Marić potpisali za Osijek. klix.ba. 30 August 2017. 1 September 2017. Bosnian.
  11. News: Haris Hajradinović novi član Kasımpaşe. sportsport.ba. 14 January 2019. 15 January 2019. Bosnian.
  12. News: Haris Hajradinović debitovao za Kasımpaşu. reprezentacija.ba. 17 January 2019. 20 January 2019. Bosnian.
  13. News: Hajradinović debitovao pred domaćim navijačima, Fenerbahçe ponovo ostao bez pobjede. scsport.ba. 21 January 2019. 23 January 2019. Bosnian.
  14. News: Haris Hajradinović majstorijom donio nadu Kasımpaşi. sportsport.ba. 7 February 2019. 10 February 2019. Bosnian.
  15. News: Hajradinović pogodio protiv Beşiktaşa. reprezentacija.ba. 24 May 2019. 25 May 2019. Bosnian.
  16. News: Haris Hajradinović odigrao jubilarni 100. meč za Kasımpaşu. reprezentacija.ba. 23 October 2021. 25 October 2021. Bosnian.
  17. News: Kraj špekulacijama: Hajradinović je večeras potpisao ugovor do 2026. godine. sportsport.ba. 24 June 2022. 25 June 2022. Bosnian.
  18. News: Priča Harisa Hajradinovića jedna je od najljepših u Turskoj. sportsport.ba. 10 July 2023. 10 July 2023. Bosnian.
  19. News: Haris Hajradinović ušao u historiju turskog kluba, postao je igrač sa najviše nastupa ikada. reprezentacija.ba. 26 October 2023. 26 October 2023. Bosnian.
  20. News: Haris Hajradinović odigrao jubilarni 200. meč za Kasımpaşu. reprezentacija.ba. 21 April 2024. 23 April 2024. Bosnian.
  21. News: Haris Hajradinović: Zbog svoje kvalitete morali smo bolje iskoristiti kvalifikacije. reprezentacija.ba. 11 November 2019. 12 November 2019. Bosnian.
  22. News: Prosinečki objavio spisak za Italiju i Lihtenštajn. sportsport.ba. 31 October 2019. 1 November 2019. Bosnian.
  23. News: Zmajevi se probudili u drugom dijelu: Ćivić i Hodžić za pobjedu u Vaduzu i kraj teških kvalifikacija. scsport.ba. 18 November 2019. 20 November 2019. Bosnian.
  24. News: Zmajevi poveli, pa razočarali protiv Poljske. oslobodjenje.ba. 7 September 2020. 10 September 2020. Bosnian.
  25. News: Haris Hajradinović u Istanbulu oženio bivšu miss i manekenku Belmu Ibrahimović. klix.ba. 21 October 2021. 22 October 2021. Bosnian.
  26. Web site: H. Hajradinović. soccerway.com. 20 August 2024.
  27. Web site: Haris Hajradinović. eu-football.info. 10 June 2024.