Ibrahim Šehić

Ibrahim Šehić (Bosnian pronunciation: [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.

Ibrahim Šehić
Šehić playing for Qarabağ in 2014
Personal information
Full name Ibrahim Šehić
Date of birth (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988
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 İdman Yurdu 36 (0)
2013–2018 Qarabağ 120 (0)
2018–2020 Erzurumspor 66 (0)
2020–2023 Konyaspor 95 (0)
2023– Al-Khaleej 9 (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 7 October 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 October 2023

Šehić started his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Mersin İdman 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.[1] Being given the armband at the age of 20, he is the youngest captain in club's history.[2]

In June 2011, he joined Turkish side Mersin İdman Yurdu.[3]

Qarabağ

In October 2013, Šehić was transferred to Azerbaijani outfit Qarabağ for an undisclosed fee.[4] On 24 November, he made his official debut for the team in a goalless draw against Ravan Baku.[5] He won his first trophy with the club on 7 May 2014, when they were crowned league champions.[6]

In December, he extended his deal with the side until June 2018.[7]

He played his 100th game for the team against Gabala on 19 December 2015.[8]

Šehić helped Qarabağ make their first historical UEFA Champions League appearance in the 2017–18 season.[9] On 12 September 2017, he debuted in the competition away at Chelsea[10] and stood out during the group stage, as he was the goalkeeper with most saves, having made 35 in 6 games.[11]

Erzurumspor

In July 2018, Šehić moved to Erzurumspor on a three-year contract.[12] He made his competitive debut for the side against Rizespor on 24 August and kept a clean sheet.[13]

Despite Erzurumspor's relegation to the 1. Lig in May 2019, Šehić decided to stay at the club and became its captain.[14]

Konyaspor

In August 2020, Šehić switched to Konyaspor on a two-year deal.[15] He debuted officially for the team on 19 September against Gençlerbirliği and managed to save his net.[16]

In November, he was named club captain.[17]

Šehić signed a new two-year contract with the team in November 2021.[18]

In February 2023, he put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Konyaspor.[19]

Later stage of career

In July, Šehić was transferred to Saudi Arabian side Al-Khaleej.[20]

International career

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

In May 2010, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Sweden and Germany,[22] but had to wait until 17 November to make his debut against Slovakia.[23]

Personal life

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

He is a practising Muslim; along 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

Club
As of match played 7 October 2023[26]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Željezničar 2006–07 Bosnian Premier League 1000–10
2007–08 Bosnian Premier League 20060–260
2008–09 Bosnian Premier League 29010–300
2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 29080–370
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 290802[lower-alpha 1]0390
Total 1080230201330
Mersin İdman Yurdu 2011–12 Süper Lig 22000–220
2012–13 Süper Lig 14020–160
Total 36020–380
Qarabağ 2013–14 Azerbaijan Premier League 22030–250
2014–15 Azerbaijan Premier League 2903012[lower-alpha 2]0440
2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League 3203012[lower-alpha 3]0470
2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League 1902012[lower-alpha 4]0330
2017–18 Azerbaijan Premier League 1802011[lower-alpha 5]0310
Total 12001304701800
Erzurumspor 2018–19 Süper Lig 32000–320
2019–20 1. Lig 34000–340
Total 66000–660
Konyaspor 2020–21 Süper Lig 29000–290
2021–22 Süper Lig 37000–370
2022–23 Süper Lig 290004[lower-alpha 6]0330
Total 9500040990
Al-Khaleej 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 9000–90
Career total 43403805305250
  1. appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying
  2. 4 appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying, 8 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. 4 appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying, 2 appearances in UEFA Europa League qualifying, 6 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. 4 appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying, 2 appearances in UEFA Europa League qualifying, 6 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. 5 appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying, 6 appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying

International
As of match played 16 October 2023[27]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201020
201110
201200
201300
201400
201500
201630
201700
2018120
201990
202050
202180
202260
202380
Total540

Honours

Željezničar[26]

Qarabağ[26]

References
  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 4 September 2019.
  2. "Šehića i Bešića poštuju kolege iz Srbije". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 June 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  3. "Šehić potpisao za turski Mersin İdmanyurdu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 21 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  4. "Ibrahim Šehić potpisao za Qarabağ". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  5. "Qarabağu bod protiv Rovana, Šehić sačuvao mrežu u 90 minuta". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  6. "Šehić sa Qarabağom osvojio šampionsku titulu u Azerbejdžanu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  7. "Ibrahim Šehić potpisao novi ugovor s Qarabağom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  8. "Zec matirao Šehića, Gabala ispustila pobjedu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  9. "Šehić sa Qarabağom ispisao historiju azerbejdžanskog fudbala". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  10. "Engleski novinar objavio fotografiju bh. golmana: Reakcija Šehića govori sve". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  11. "Šehić golman s najviše odbrana u grupnoj fazi Lige prvaka". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  12. "Ibrahim Šehić novi golman Erzurumspora". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  13. "Ibrahim Šehić u debiju za novi klub sačuvao mrežu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  14. "Šehić bio ključni igrač u povratku Erzurumspora u Superligu Turske". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 21 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  15. "Ibrahim Šehić novi golman Konyaspora". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  16. "Ibrahim Šehić bez primljenog gola u debiju za Konyu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  17. "Ibrahim Šehić postao kapiten Konyaspora tri mjeseca nakon dolaska u klub". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 3 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  18. "Šehić i Rahmanović produžili ugovore sa Konyom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  19. "Šehić odlučio gdje će provesti naredne dvije godine". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 20 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  20. "Ibrahim Šehić nakon tri godine napustio Konyaspor i otišao u Saudijsku Arabiju". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  21. "Ibrahim Šehić: Volio bih se okušati u nekoj jačoj ligi". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 28 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  22. "Sušić objavio koga vodi u Švedsku i Njemačku". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 18 May 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  23. "Zmajevi preokrenuli protiv Slovaka za važnu pobjedu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 17 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  24. "Ibrahim Šehić postao otac, supruga Merjem rodila kćerku Esmu". klix.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.
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  27. "Ibrahim Šehić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
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