Bosnian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and won several titles with clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Be?ikta?. He's known for his skillful plays and goal-scoring ability.
Vedad Ibievi is a former Bosnian professional footballer who played as a forward, amassing an impressive 83 caps and scoring 28 goals for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. He is most notably known for scoring the goal that took Bosnia and Herzegovina to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the nation's first major tournament.
Ibievi's professional career began at Paris Saint-Germain, where he started making waves in the football world. He then had a two-year loan stint with Dijon, before moving to Germany to play for Alemannia Aachen, 1899 Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart, and eventually settling in Hertha BSC and later Schalke 04.
In 2008, Ibievi was awarded the Idol Nacije award for Bosnian Footballer of the Year, cementing his status as one of the top players in the country.
Vedad Ibievi was born on August 6, 1984, in Vlasenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, during a tumultuous time in Yugoslavian history. His family sought refuge in Tuzla and later moved to Switzerland, where Ibievi was signed by FC Baden in Canton Aargau. However, his family left Switzerland after only ten months, moving to St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States, where Ibievi flourished as a young footballer.
In St. Louis, Ibievi played his high school football at Roosevelt High School and was named one of the nation's top 25 recruits by Soccer America in 2002. He went on to play college soccer at Saint Louis University, where he quickly established himself as a standout player, registering 18 goals and four assists in 22 games for the Billikens.
After hanging up his boots, Ibievi transitioned to coaching, currently serving as an assistant coach for the New York Red Bulls.
Vedad Ibievi's storied career has left an indelible mark on the world of football. His achievements on the pitch and his dedication to the sport have inspired a generation of young players, solidifying his place as one of the most iconic figures in Bosnian football history.
40 Years Old
Bosnian striker who played for top European clubs like Chelsea and Roma, known for his clinical finishing and aerial ability.
