Ibrahim Šehić (pronounced [ibrâːxim ʃêːxitɕ]; born 2 September 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Pro League club Al-Khaleej.

Ibrahim Šehić
Šehić playing for Qarabağ in 2014
Personal information
Full name Ibrahim Šehić
Date of birth (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Rogatica, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Al-Khaleej
Number 23
Youth career
1998–2007 Željezničar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Željezničar 108 (0)
2011–2013 Mersin Talim Yurdu 36 (0)
2013–2018 Qarabağ 120 (0)
2018–2020 Erzurumspor 66 (0)
2020–2023 Konyaspor 95 (0)
2023– Al-Khaleej 36 (0)
International career
2008–2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 11 (0)
2010–2024 Bosnia and Herzegovina 55 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2024

Šehić started his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Mersin Talim Yurdu in 2011. Two years later, he moved to Qarabağ. In 2018, he signed with Erzurumspor. Šehić switched to Konyaspor in 2020. Three years later, he was transferred to Al-Khaleej.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šehić made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 50 caps until 2024.

Club career

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Early career

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Šehić came through Željezničar's youth academy. He made his professional debut against Orašje on 26 May 2007 at the age of 18.[1]

In June 2011, he joined Turkish club Mersin Talim Yurdu.[2]

Qarabağ

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In October 2013, Šehić was transferred to Azerbaijani side Qarabağ for an undisclosed fee.[3] On 24 November, he made his official debut for the team in a goalless draw against Ravan Baku.[4] He won his first trophy with the club on 7 May 2014, when they were crowned league champions.[5]

In December, he extended his deal with the squad until June 2018.[6]

He played his 100th game for the team against Gabala on 19 December 2015.[7]

Šehić helped Qarabağ make their first historical UEFA Champions League appearance in the 2017–18 season.[8] He debuted in the competition away at Chelsea on 12 September 2017[9] and stood out during the group stage, as he was the goalkeeper with the most saves, having made 35 in 6 games.[10]

Erzurumspor

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In July 2018, Šehić moved to Erzurumspor on a three-year contract.[11] He made his competitive debut for the side against Rizespor on 24 August and kept a clean sheet.[12]

Despite Erzurumspor's relegation to the 1. Lig in May 2019, he decided to stay at the club and became its captain.[13]

Konyaspor

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In August 2020, Šehić switched to Konyaspor on a two-year deal.[14] He debuted officially for the squad on 19 September against Gençlerbirliği and managed to save his net.[15]

In November, he was named team captain.[16]

Šehić signed a new two-year contract with Konyaspor in November 2021.[17]

In February 2023, he put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the club.[18]

Later stage of career

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In July, Šehić was transferred to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Khaleej.[19]

International career

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Šehić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years.[20]

In May 2010, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Sweden and Germany,[21] but had to wait until 17 November to make his debut against Slovakia.[22]

He retired from international football on 7 May 2024.[23]

Personal life

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Šehić married his long-time girlfriend Merjem in January 2020. Together they have a daughter named Esma.[24]

He is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Sead Kolašinac, Edin Višća and Ervin Zukanović he visited a mosque in Zenica during the national team's concentration.[25]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 9 November 2024[26]
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
Željezničar 2006–07 Bosnian Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0
2007–08 Bosnian Premier League 20 0 6 0 26 0
2008–09 Bosnian Premier League 29 0 1 0 30 0
2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 29 0 8 0 37 0
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 29 0 8 0 2[b] 0 39 0
Total 108 0 23 0 2 0 133 0
Mersin Talim Yurdu 2011–12 Süper Lig 22 0 0 0 22 0
2012–13 Süper Lig 14 0 2 0 16 0
Total 36 0 2 0 38 0
Qarabağ 2013–14 Azerbaijan Premier League 22 0 3 0 25 0
2014–15 Azerbaijan Premier League 29 0 3 0 12[c] 0 44 0
2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League 32 0 3 0 12[d] 0 47 0
2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League 19 0 2 0 12[e] 0 33 0
2017–18 Azerbaijan Premier League 18 0 2 0 11[b] 0 31 0
Total 120 0 13 0 47 0 180 0
Erzurumspor 2018–19 Süper Lig 32 0 0 0 32 0
2019–20 1. Lig 34 0 0 0 34 0
Total 66 0 0 0 66 0
Konyaspor 2020–21 Süper Lig 29 0 0 0 29 0
2021–22 Süper Lig 37 0 0 0 37 0
2022–23 Süper Lig 29 0 0 0 4[f] 0 33 0
Total 95 0 0 0 4 0 99 0
Al-Khaleej 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 27 0 2 0 29 0
2024–25 Saudi Pro League 9 0 1 0 10 0
Total 36 0 3 0 39 0
Career total 461 0 41 0 53 0 555 0
  1. ^ Includes Bosnian Cup, Turkish Cup, Azerbaijan Cup, King Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[27]
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010 2 0
2011 1 0
2012 0 0
2013 0 0
2014 0 0
2015 0 0
2016 3 0
2017 0 0
2018 12 0
2019 9 0
2020 5 0
2021 8 0
2022 6 0
2023 8 0
2024 1 0
Total 55 0

Honours

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Željezničar[26]

Qarabağ[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić proslavio je 31. rođendan, a tim povodom na internetu je objavljen njegov debi i izjava prije 12 godina". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 2 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Šehić potpisao za turski Mersin İdmanyurdu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 21 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić potpisao za Qarabağ". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Qarabağu bod protiv Rovana, Šehić sačuvao mrežu u 90 minuta". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Šehić sa Qarabağom osvojio šampionsku titulu u Azerbejdžanu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić potpisao novi ugovor s Qarabağom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Ermin Zec matirao Ibrahima Šehića u velikom azerbejdžanskom derbiju". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 19 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Šehić sa Qarabağom ispisao historiju azerbejdžanskog fudbala". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Engleski novinar objavio fotografiju bh. golmana: Reakcija Šehića govori sve". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Šehić golman s najviše odbrana u grupnoj fazi Lige prvaka". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić novi golman Erzurumspora". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić u debiju za novi klub sačuvao mrežu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  13. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić jedan od ključnih igrača u povratku Erzurumspora u Superligu". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 21 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić se pridružio bh. koloniji u Konyasporu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić bez primljenog gola u debiju za Konyu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić postao kapiten Konyaspora tri mjeseca nakon dolaska u klub". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 3 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  17. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić i Amar Rahmanović produžili ugovor sa Konyasporom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Šehić odlučio gdje će provesti naredne dvije godine". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 20 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  19. ^ "Šehić napustio Konyaspor i zaputio se ka Saudijskoj Arabiji". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 31 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić: Volio bih se okušati u nekoj jačoj ligi". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 28 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  21. ^ "Objavljen spisak igrača za prijateljske utakmice protiv Švedske i Njemačke". sarajevo.co.ba (in Bosnian). 18 May 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
  22. ^ "Zmajevi preokrenuli protiv Slovaka za važnu pobjedu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 17 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  23. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić se oprostio od reprezentacije Bosne i Hercegovine". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  24. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić postao otac: Merjem na svijet donijela djevojčicu". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  25. ^ "Zmajevi u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  26. ^ a b c "I. Šehić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Ibrahim Šehić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
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