Adnan Kovačević (; born 9 September 1993) is a Bosnian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Miedź Legnica. Kovačević started his professional career at

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, before joining

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in 2013. Four years later, he moved to Korona Kielce. In 2020, he signed with

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. Three years later, he joined Raków. The following year, he switched to Miedź Legnica. A former youth international for

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, Kovačević made his senior international debut in 2019, earning 13

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until 2024.

Club career

Early career

Kovačević started playing football at a local club, before joining Travnik's youth setup in 2008. He made his professional debut against Borac Banja Luka on 19 May 2011 at the age of 17. On 28 May, he scored his first professional goal against Olimpic. In July 2013, Kovačević switched to

. In July 2016, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. In July 2017, he moved to Polish side Korona Kielce.

Ferencváros

In July 2020, Kovačević signed a three-year deal with Hungarian outfit

. He made his official debut for the team in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against

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on 19 August. Two weeks later, he made his league debut against

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. Kovačević debuted in the

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away at

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on 20 October. He won his first trophy with the club on 20 April 2021, when they were crowned league champions.

Raków

In June 2023, Kovačević joined Raków on a contract until June 2025. He made his competitive debut for the side on 11 August against Piast Gliwice.

Later stage of career

In September 2024, Kovačević joined Miedź Legnica.

International career

Kovačević was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić. In August 2019, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against

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and

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, but had to wait until 12 October to make his debut against

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Personal life

Kovačević married his long-time girlfriend Edna in December 2020. Together they have a son named Dal.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Sarajevo * Bosnian Premier League: 2014–15 * Bosnian Cup: 2013–14 Ferencváros *

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: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23 *

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: 2021–22

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