Madžid Šošić (pronounced [mâːdʒid ʃǒʃitɕ]; born 12 August 2002) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Croatian Football League club Hajduk Split and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Madžid Šošić
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-08-12) 12 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Hajduk Split
Number 16
Youth career
2007–2011 Iskra Bugojno
2011–2020 Željezničar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Hajduk Split II 22 (1)
2020– Hajduk Split 0 (0)
2021–2022Zrinjski Mostar (loan) 6 (0)
2022–2024Radomlje (loan) 62 (12)
International career
2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 7 (1)
2019–2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 3 (1)
2022– Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 7 (1)
2024– Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2024

Šošić started his professional career at Hajduk Split, playing first in its reserve team, before being loaned to Zrinjski Mostar in 2021 and to Radomlje in 2022.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šošić made his senior international debut in 2024.

Club career

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Hajduk Split

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Sošić started playing football at his hometown club Iskra Bugojno in 2007, before joining the youth academy of Željezničar in 2011. In August 2020, he signed a three-year deal with Croatian team Hajduk Split.[1] He made his professional debut playing for Hajduk Split's reserve squad against Opatija on 14 August at the age of 18. On 29 November, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Međimurje.[2]

In July 2021, Šošić was sent on a season-long loan to Zrinjski Mostar.[3] In September, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[4]

In July 2022, he was loaned to Slovenian side Radomlje until the end of the campaign. In August 2023, his loan was extended for an additional season.[5]

In June, Šošić prolonged his contract with Hajduk Split until June 2026.[6] He made his official debut for the team in a Croatian Cup game against Bilogora on 17 September 2024.[7]

International career

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Šošić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels.[8]

In May 2024, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against England and Italy.[9] He debuted against the latter on 9 June.[10]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 17 September 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hajduk Split II 2020–21 Croatian First League 22 1 22 1
Zrinjski Mostar (loan) 2021–22 Bosnian Premier League 6 0 0 0 6 0
Radomlje (loan) 2022–23 Slovenian PrvaLiga 30 3 1 0 31 3
2023–24 Slovenian PrvaLiga 32 9 2 1 34 10
Total 62 12 3 1 65 13
Hajduk Split 2024–25 Croatian Football League 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 90 13 4 1 0 0 94 14

International

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As of match played 9 June 2024[12]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2024 1 0
Total 1 0

Honours

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Zrinjski Mostar[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Hajduk predstavio nova pojačanja: Pored Muratovića potpisao i doskorašnji omladinac Željezničara". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Hajdukovac iz BiH je jedan od najboljih igrača slovenske lige. Zašto ga Hajduk ne vraća?". vecernji.hr (in Bosnian). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Bio je velika nada Željezničara, sada je stigao u Zrinjski na posudbu". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 9 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Teška povreda fudbalera Zrinjskog, mora na operaciju". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 30 September 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Dijete Željezničara na kaljenju u Sloveniji, Hajduk mu poželio sreću". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Mladi reprezentativac BiH produžio ugovor sa splitskim Hajdukom". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Madžid Šošić debitovao u uvjerljivoj pobjedi Hajduka". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Ima 21 godinu, ali je ostavio Džeku iza sebe u ovoj sezoni: Reprezentacija BiH? Pa to je nešto nevjerovatno!". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Barbarez brzo pronašao zamjenu za Vukovića, pozvao Madžida Šošića u reprezentaciju BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Neuvjerljiva Italija ipak savladala reprezentaciju BiH, moglo je biti i drugačije". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 9 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  11. ^ a b "M. Šošić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Madžid Šošić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
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