Ibrahim Šehić

Ibrahim Šehić (Bosnian pronunciation: [ibrâːxim ʃêːxitɕ]; born 2 September 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Turkish club Konyaspor 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)
Playing position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Konyaspor
Number	13
Youth career
	Željezničar
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2011	Željezničar	108	(0)
2011–2013	Mersin	36	(0)
2013–2018	Qarabağ	120	(0)
2018–2020	BB Erzurumspor	66	(0)
2020–	Konyaspor	0	(0)
National team^‡
2008–2010	Bosnia and Herzegovina U21	11	(0)
2010–	Bosnia and Herzegovina	27	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 July 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2019

Šehić started his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Mersin in 2011. Two years later, he moved to Qarabağ. In 2018, he signed with BB Erzurumspor. Šehić signed with Konyaspor in 2020.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šehić made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 20 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] He is the youngest captain in club's history, being given the armband at the age of 20.[2]

In June 2011, Šehić was transferred to Turkish club Mersin.[3]

Qarabağ

On 5 October 2013, Šehić joined Azerbaijani side Qarabağ on free transfer.[4] A month later, he made his official debut for the team in a goalless draw against Ravan Baku.[5] Šehić won his first trophy with the club on 7 May 2014, when they were crowned league champions.[6]

In December 2014, he extended his contract until June 2018.[7]

On 19 December 2015, Šehić played his 100th game for the club against Gabala.[8]

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

In May 2018, it was announced that Šehić would leave Qarabağ at the end of season, following the decision not to renew his contract.[12]

BB Erzurumspor

On 6 July 2018, Šehić signed a two-year contract with BB Erzurumspor.[13] On his competitive debut for the club, he kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Rizespor.[14]

In spite of BB Erzurumspor's relegation to 1. Lig in May 2019, Šehić decided to stay at the club.[15]

Konyaspor

In August 2020, Šehić moved to Konyaspor on a two-year deal.[16]

International career

Šehić was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years.[17]

In May 2010, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Sweden and Germany,[18] but had to wait until 17 November to make his debut against Slovakia.[19]

Personal life

Šehić married his long-time girlfriend Merjem in January 2020.[20]

He is a practicing 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 national team concentration.[21]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 18 July 2020[22]

Club	Season	League			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	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
BB 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	0	0	0	0	–		0	0
Career total			330	0	38	0	49	0	417	0

International

As of match played 15 November 2019[23]

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
Total		27	0

Honours

Željezničar[22]

• Bosnian Premier League: 2009–10
• Bosnian Cup: 2010–11

Qarabağ[22]

• Azerbaijan Premier League: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• Azerbaijan Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17

References

1. "Ibrahim Šehić danas je proslavio 31. rođendan, a tim povodom je Željezničar objavio video njegovog debija". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 2 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
2. "Šehića i Bešića poštuju kolege iz Srbije". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
3. "Šehić potpisao za turski Mersin İdman Yurdu". 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 8 October 2013.
5. "Qarabağu bod protiv Ravana, Šehić sačuvao mrežu u 90 minuta". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 25 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
6. "Šehić sa Qarabağom osvojio šampionsku titulu u Azerbejdžanu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
7. "Ibrahim Šehić potpisao novi ugovor s Qarabağom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
8. "Zec matirao Šehića, Gabala ispustila pobjedu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
9. "Šehić sa Qarabağom ispisao historiju azerbejdžanskog fudbala". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
10. "Chelsea ponižavao Qarabağ, bez golova u Rimu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 12 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
11. "Šehić golman s najviše odbrana u grupnoj fazi Lige prvake". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
12. "Nakon pet godina u azerbejdžanskom klubu: Ibrahim Šehić napušta Qarabağ". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
13. "Kraj sage: Ibrahim Šehić ima novi klub!". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
14. "Šehić debitovao za Erzurumspor i sačuvao svoju mrežu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
15. "Uprkos ispadanju u drugu ligu: Ibrahim Šehić ostaje u Erzurumsporu". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
16. "Ibrahim Šehić novi golman Konyaspora". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
17. "Ibrahim Šehić: Volio bih se okušati u nekoj jačoj ligi". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 28 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
18. "Sušić objavio koga vodi u Švedsku i Njemačku". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 18 May 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
19. "Zmajevi preokrenuli protiv Slovaka za važnu pobjedu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 17 November 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
20. "Golman Zmajeva stao na ludi kamen: Ibrahim Šehić oženio Merjem". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 3 January 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
21. "Reprezentativci u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
22. "I. Šehić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
23. "Ibrahim Šehić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 15 November 2019.

External links

• Ibrahim Šehić at National-Football-Teams.com
• Ibrahim Šehić – FIFA competition record
• Ibrahim Šehić – UEFA competition record