Nick Salihamidžić Explained

Nick Salihamidžić
Full Name:Nick Salihamidžić Copado
Birth Date:8 February 2003
Birth Place:Munich, Germany
Height:1.79 m
Position:Right-back
Youthclubs1:SpVgg Unterhaching
Youthyears2:2015–2022
Youthclubs2:Bayern Munich
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Bayern Munich II
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Cosenza (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:24 October 2022
Nationalteam-Update:28 March 2023

Nick Salihamidžić Copado (born 8 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back. Born in Germany, he represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 national team.

Club career

Salihamidžić started his career with German club Bayern Munich II.[1] [2] In 2022, he was sent on loan to MLS Next Pro club Whitecaps FC 2.[3] [4]

On 27 January 2023, Salihamidžić joined Serie B club Cosenza on a six-month loan.[5]

International career

In addition to Germany, Salihamidžić is also eligible to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain internationally through his parents.[6] [7] He was called up by Igor Janković to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 and made his debut in a friendly match against the China U21.

Personal life

He is the son of former Bosnian international, UEFA Champions League winner, and former Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidžić.[8] [9] Nick is cousin of fellow German footballer Lucas Copado, both natives of Munich, they played together for Bayern Munich II and progressed through the youth teams.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bayern Munich II2021–22Regionalliga Bayern2020
2022–23Regionalliga Bayern0000
2023–24Regionalliga Bayern0000
Total2020
Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)2022MLS Next Pro5050
Cosenza (loan)2022–23Serie B0000
Career total700070

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Salihamidžić twittert wieder: Erst Angriff auf BVB, dann sein Vater mit Kochlöffel. tz.de.
  2. Web site: "Wartet ab!" Nick Salihamidzic greift Kritiker seines Vaters auf Twitter an. tz.de.
  3. Web site: Nick Salihamidzic offenbar vor Wechsel: Parkt Brazzo seinen Sohn in Kanada?. fupa.net.
  4. Web site: Nach User-Kritik: Salihamidzics Sohn erklärt hämischen BVB-Tweet. sport.sky.de.
  5. Web site: Cosenza Calcio. Nick Salihamidzic in rossoblù!. 27 January 2023. 27 January 2023. it.
  6. Web site: FC Bayern München: U19-Sextett um Salihamidzic-Sohn erhält neue Verträge. goal.com.
  7. Web site: Bayern Munich’s Nick Salihamidzic promoted to second team. bavarianfootballworks.com.
  8. Web site: Salihamidzic im AZ-Interview: "Mein Sohn ist wichtig". abendzeitung-muenchen.de.
  9. Web site: Stufenlos aufs nächste Level. sueddeutsche.de.