Ibrahim Šehić (Bosnian pronunciation::; born 2 September 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Süper Lig club Konyaspor and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

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

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šehić made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 40 caps since.

Contents

• 1 Club career
  • 1.1 Early career
  • 1.2 Qarabağ
  • 1.3 BB Erzurumspor
  • 1.4 Konyaspor
• 2 International career
• 3 Personal life
• 4 Career statistics
  • 4.1 Club
  • 4.2 International
• 5 Honours
• 6 References
• 7 External links

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 İdman 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 signed a new four-year deal with the side.

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 2017–18 season. On 12 September 2017, he debuted in the compe*ion away at Chelsea and stood out during group stage, as he was the goalkeeper with most saves, having made 35 in 6 games.

BB Erzurumspor

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

Despite BB Erzurumspor's relegation to 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 against Gençlerbirliği on 19 September and managed to save his net.

Three months after arriving at Konyaspor, he was named club captain.

In November 2021, he extended his contract until June 2023.

International career

Šehić was a member of 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; 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.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Željezničar

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

Qarabağ

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

References

External links

• Ibrahim Šehić at National-Football-Teams.com
• Ibrahim Šehić – FIFA compe*ion record (archived)
• Ibrahim Šehić – UEFA compe*ion record (archive):