Ibrahim Šehić

Ibrahim Šehić
Šehić playing for Qarabağ in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988 (age 35)
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
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 16 (0)
International career
2008–2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 11 (0)
2010– Bosnia and Herzegovina 54 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 March 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 October 2023

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 and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

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 since.

Club career

Early career

Šehić came through Željezničar's youth academy. He made his professional debut against Orašje on 26 May 2007 at the age of 18. Being given the armband at the age of 20, he is the youngest captain in club's history.

In June 2011, he joined Turkish side Mersin Talim Yurdu.

Qarabağ

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

In December, he extended his deal with the side until June 2018.

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

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

Erzurumspor

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

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

Konyaspor

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

In November, he was named club captain.

Šehić signed a new two-year contract with the team in November 2021.

In February 2023, he put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Konyaspor.

Later stage of career

In July, Šehić was transferred to Saudi Arabian side Al-Khaleej.

International career

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

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

Personal life

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

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.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 9 March 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup 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 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 0 44 0
2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League 32 0 3 0 12 0 47 0
2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League 19 0 2 0 12 0 33 0
2017–18 Azerbaijan Premier League 18 0 2 0 11 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 0 33 0
Total 95 0 0 0 4 0 99 0
Al-Khaleej 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 16 0 1 0 17 0
Career total 441 0 39 0 53 0 533 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 Europa Conference League

International

As of match played 16 October 2023
Appearances and goals by national team and year
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
Total 54 0

Honours

Željezničar

Qarabağ


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