Noa Selimhodzic Explained

Noa Selimhodzic
Birth Date:2003 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Israel
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Turbine Potsdam
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2011–2016
Youthclubs1:Maccabi Netanya
Youthyears2:2014–2020
Youthclubs2:Maccabi Emek Hefer
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Youth Academy
Caps1:57
Goals1:20
Years2:2019–2021
Clubs2:Maccabi Emek Hefer
Caps2:30
Goals2:14
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:A.C. Milan
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Turbine Potsdam
Caps4:32
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2020–
Nationalteam1:Israel
Nationalcaps1:29
Nationalgoals1:5
Club-Update:19 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:19 July 2024

Noa Selimhodžić (he|נועה סלימהוג'יץ; born 15 October 2003) is an Israeli footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club Turbine Potsdam and the Israel women's national team.

She also holds Bosnian citizenship.[1] [2]

Early life

Her parents, Aleksandra and Damir Selimhodzic are refugees from Bosnia (then part of former Yugoslavia) who fled the Bosnian War and arrived in Israel – where Noa was born and raised; and they reside in Netanya, Israel.[3] Her older brother is Israeli footballer Adi Selimhodzic.[4]

She attended the Ruppin High School.[5]

Club career

Selimhodzic started to play in Israeli club Maccabi Netanya's boys team at the age of 8. She has played for Youth Academy and Maccabi Emek Hefer in Israel.

AC Milan

In October 2021, Selimhodzic joined Italian club AC Milan, signing a three-year contract.[6] [7] In November, she made her debut, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute of a 1–0 victory over Empoli.[8]

Turbine Potsdam

In July 2022 Selimhodzic joined German club Turbine Potsdam.[9]

International career

Selimhodzic has been capped for the Israel national team, appearing for the senior squad during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers.[10] She scored her debut goal for the senior team in February 2022, in a 2–2 friendly match against Greece.[11]

Career statistics

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 21 February 2022 1–1 2–2 Friendly
2. 23 June 2022 1–0 2–0 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
3. 26 September 2023 3–0 5–0 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League
4. 2 December 2023 6–1 6–1
5. 16 July 2024 1–1 2–2 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Noa Selimhodzic . Soccerdonna . 11 October 2022.
  2. Web site: Noa Selimhodzic . WorldFootball.net . 11 October 2022.
  3. News: בלעדי: נועה סלימהוגיץ משגעת את הקבוצות הגדולות באירופה . Ynet . he . 3 September 2019 . גולדפריינד . בן . 11 October 2022.
  4. Web site: ההתאחדות לכדורגל בישראל - Adi CLIMAOIGIZ . football.org.il . he . 11 October 2022.
  5. Web site: "ברקו" של הנשים: כוכבת הכדורגל הבאה שלנו? . one.co.il . he . 25 May 2021 . 11 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Official Statement: Noa Selimhodzic . . 27 October 2021 . 6 December 2021.
  7. News: החתמת ענק בכדורגל הנשים: נועה סלימהוג'יץ מצטרפת למילאן האיטלקית . Massive signing in women's football: Noa Selimhodzic joins Italian Milan . he . Lior . Bartel . . 27 October 2021 . 6 December 2021.
  8. News: Serie A Femminile. Il Milan arriva in forma al match contro il Pomigliano . Serie A Women. Milan arrives in shape for the match against Pomigliano . it . Niccolò . Enrile . . 9 November 2021 . Da segnalare nel Milan l’esordio del nuovo acquisto Noa Selimhodzic. L’israeliana classe 2003 ha disputato i suoi primi minuti in maglia rossonera nel match contro l’Empoli, subentrando all’81’ al posto di Lindsey Thomas. [The debut of the new signing Noa Selimhodzic should be noted in Milan. The Israeli born in 2003 played her first minutes in the Rossoneri shirt in the match against Empoli, replacing Lindsey Thomas in the 81st minute.] . 6 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Noa Selimhodzic wechselt zum 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam . turbine-potsdam.de . de . . 27 July 2022 . 3 August 2022.
  10. Web site: Women World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2021/2022 » Teams (Israel) . WorldFootball.net . 29 August 2019.
  11. News: חילצה שוויון: 2:2 דרמטי בין ישראל ליוון . Managed a draw: A dramatic 2:2 between Israel and Greece . he . . 21 February 2022 . 24 February 2022.