Denis Alijagić

Denis Alijagić (born 10 April 2003) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a forward for Zbrojovka Brno. Born in the Czech Republic, he has represented both the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally at youth level.

Denis Alijagić
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-04-10) 10 April 2003
Place of birth Prague, Czech Republic
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Zbrojovka Brno
Number 9
Youth career
Sparta Prague
Český Lev - Union Beroun
2014–2020 Slavia Prague
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Slavia Prague 0 (0)
2021 → Vlašim (loan) 14 (11)
2022 → Slovan Liberec (loan) 5 (0)
2022–2023 Olympiacos B 2 (0)
2023 → Maribor (loan) 3 (0)
2023– Zbrojovka Brno 4 (2)
International career‡
2017 Czech Republic U15 4 (0)
2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 7 (5)
2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 2 (0)
2021 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 2 (1)
2021–2022 Czech Republic U19 4 (2)
2022– Czech Republic U20 8 (2)
2022– Czech Republic U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 October 2023

Club career

Born in Prague, Alijagić began his career with hometown Sparta Prague at the age of six.[1] Between the ages of eight and ten, he played for Český Lev - Union Beroun, before returning to Sparta.[1] In 2014, he moved to their city rivals Slavia Prague.[1]

In 2021, Alijagić was loaned to Czech National Football League side Vlašim, where he made his senior debut. In the first half of the 2021–22 season, Alijagić scored 11 league goals and four Czech Cup goals, becoming Vlašim's top scorer.[2] On 2 February 2022, he was loaned to Czech First League club Slovan Liberec,[3] where he made five league appearances and failed to score in the process.[4]

On 21 June 2022, Alijagić signed for Greek club Olympiacos.[5] However, he was not assigned to the main squad and played for their B team in the second tier Super League Greece 2, where he made two appearances in the first half of the 2022–23 season.[6] In February 2023, he was loaned to Slovenian PrvaLiga side Maribor for the second part of the 2022–23 season with the option of a loan extension or a permanent buyout.[7]

International career

Alijagić was eligible to represent the Czech Republic through his birth place, and Bosnia and Herzegovina through his Bosnian father.[8]

In November 2017, Alijagić made his debut for the Czech Republic's under-15 side, making four appearances at the 2017 South American U-15 Championship.[9]

Alijagić then represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level,[1] before switching his national team allegiance back to the Czech Republic at under-19 level in November 2021.[9]

Style of play

Alijagić's manager at Vlašim, Martin Hyský, has praised Alijagić's work rate, speed and his ability to use both feet. Alijagić has compared his own playing style to that of Jamie Vardy.[10]

Career statistics
As of 4 January 2023.[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Slavia Prague 2020–21 Czech First League 00000000
Vlašim (loan) 2021–22 Czech National Football League 141134—1715
Slovan Liberec (loan) 2021–22 Czech First League 50——50
Olympiacos B 2022–23 Super League Greece 2 20——20
Career total 211134002415

References
  1. "Denis Alijagič" (in Czech). SK Slavia Praha. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. "Slávistický talent Alijagič chce jít v Liberci v Musových stopách" (in Czech). iDNES. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. "Do Liberce přichází na hostování útočník Denis Alijagić: Jsem střelec" (in Czech). FC Slovan Liberec. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. "D. Alijagić: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  5. "Alijagič přestoupil do Olympiakosu. Na Slavii nebyl nastavený, říká Bílek". isport.blesk.cz (in Czech). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  6. "Denis Alijagić » Super League 2 2022/2023 South". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. "Από τον Ολυμπιακό στη Μάριμπορ ο Ντένις Αλίγιαγκιτς". NewsIT (in Greek). 15 February 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  8. "Uradno: Češki napadalec iz grškega Olympiacosa v Ljudski vrt. Je to napoved odhoda Žana Vipotnika?". vecer.com (in Slovenian). 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  9. "Denis Alijagič" (in Czech). FAČR. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. "Alijagič by ocenil, kdyby se o něj Tecl staral jako o Kuchtu. Podle Trpišovského by mohl mít stejný styl jako Vardy" (in Czech). eFotbal. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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