Ibrahim Šehić (; born 2 September 1988) is a Bosnian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Al-Khaleej. Šehić started his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Mersin Talim Yurdu in 2011. Two years later, he moved to Qarabağ. In 2018, he signed with Erzurumspor. Šehić switched to

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in 2020. Three years later, he was transferred to Al-Khaleej. A former youth international for

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, Šehić made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 50

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until 2024.

Club career

Early career

Šehić came through Željezničar's youth academy. He made his professional debut against

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on 26 May 2007 at the age of 18. In June 2011, he joined Turkish club Mersin Talim Yurdu.

Qarabağ

In October 2013, Šehić was transferred to Azerbaijani side 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 extended his deal with the squad until June 2018. He played his 100th game for the team against Gabala on 19 December 2015. Šehić helped Qarabağ make their first historical

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

Erzurumspor

In July 2018, Šehić moved to Erzurumspor on a three-year contract. He made his competitive debut for the side against Rizespor on 24 August and kept a clean sheet. Despite Erzurumspor's relegation to the 1. Lig in May 2019, he decided to stay at the club and became its

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Konyaspor

In August 2020, Šehić switched to

on a two-year deal. He debuted officially for the squad on 19 September against Gençlerbirliği and managed to save his net. In November, he was named team captain. Šehić signed a new two-year contract with Konyaspor in November 2021. In February 2023, he prolonged his deal with the club until June 2025.

Later stage of career

In July, Šehić was transferred to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Khaleej.

International career

Šehić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years. In May 2010, he received his first senior call up, for friendly games against

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and

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, but had to wait until 17 November to make his debut against

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. He retired from international football on 7 May 2024.

Personal life

Šehić married his long-time girlfriend Merjem in January 2020. Together they have a daughter named Esma. He is a practising

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; together with international teammates Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Sead Kolašinac, Edin Višća and Ervin Zukanović he visited a

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during the national team's concentration.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Željezničar *

Bosnian Premier League The Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina (; ; sr-Cyrl, Премијер лига Босне и Херцеговине), officially known as the Wwin League of Bosnia and Herzegovina for sponsorship purposes, is the top tier football leagu ...

: 2009–10 * Bosnian Cup: 2010–11 Qarabağ *

Azerbaijan Premier League The Azerbaijan Premier League (), also known as Misli Premyer Liqası for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Azerbaijan and the highest level of the Azerbaijani football league system. It is contested by twelve ...

: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 *

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: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17

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