Semir Telalović (Bosnian pronunciation: [sěmir telâːloʋitɕ]; born 23 December 1999) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. Bundesliga club SSV Ulm.

Semir Telalović
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-12-23) 23 December 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Ehingen, Germany
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
SSV Ulm
Number 29
Youth career
TSG Ehingen
SSV Ulm
FV Olympia Laupheim
SSV Ehingen-Süd
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 SSV Ehingen-Süd 58 (20)
2021–2022 FV Illertissen 23 (14)
2022–2023 Borussia Mönchengladbach 3 (0)
2022–2023 Borussia Mönchengladbach II 50 (22)
2023–2024 Blackburn Rovers 17 (0)
2024– SSV Ulm 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024

Career

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Early career

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Born in Germany to Bosnian parents,Telalović started playing football at local clubs, before joining the youth setup of his hometown team SSV Ehingen-Süd. He made his senior debut against Calcio Leinfelden-Echterdingen on 6 May 2018 at the age of 18 and managed to score a goal.[1]

In July 2021, he switched to FV Illertissen.[2]

Borussia Mönchengladbach

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In January 2022, Telalović was transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach for an undisclosed fee.[3] He made his official debut for the side against FC Augsburg on 25 January 2023.[4]

Blackburn Rovers

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On 1 September, EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers announced the signing of Telalović on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[5][6] He made his debut for his new side on 16 September, in a 2–1 home win against Middlesbrough at Ewood Park, coming on as a 59th minute substitution for Sam Gallagher.[7][8]

SSV Ulm 1846

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On 10 July 2024, Telalovic joined SSV Ulm.[9]

Career statistics

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As of match played 4 July 2023[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
SSV Ehingen-Süd 2017–18 Verbandsliga Württemberg 2 1 2 1
2018–19 Verbandsliga Württemberg 30 10 30 10
2019–20 Verbandsliga Württemberg 15 3 15 3
2020–21 Verbandsliga Württemberg 11 6 ="2"|– 11 6
Total 58 20 58 20
FV Illertissen 2021–22 Regionalliga Bayern 23 14 23 14
Borussia Mönchengladbach II 2021–22 Regionalliga West 18 6 18 6
2022–23 Regionalliga West 30 15 30 15
2023–24 Regionalliga West 2 1 2 1
Total 50 22 50 22
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2022–23 Bundesliga 3 0 3 0
Blackburn Rovers 2023–24 Championship 17 0 2 0 1 0 20 0
Career total 151 56 2 0 1 0 154 56

References

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  1. ^ "Bild danas piše o bosanskom golgeteru, trebao bi u M'Gladbach". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Potencijalni reprezentativac BiH Semir Telalović igra sjajno u Njemačkoj". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Semir Telalović potpisao za Borussiju!". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 20 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Napadač bh. porijekla debitovao u Bundesligi za jedan od najvećih njemačkih klubova". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Sjajan transfer potencijalnog reprezentativca BiH, potpisao je za nekadašnjeg osvajača Premiershipa". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Blackburn sign Monchengladbach striker Telalovic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Napadač koji može igrati za BiH debitovao u Engleskoj". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Rovers top Boro for win in 5,000th league game". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Telalovic makes German return". Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  10. ^ Semir Telalović at Soccerway