Jusuf Gazibegović (; born 11 March 2000) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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. Born in Austria, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. Gazibegović started his professional career at Red Bull Salzburg, who assigned him to Liefering in 2018. Two years later, he joined

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. In 2025, he moved to 1. FC Köln. A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gazibegović made his senior international debut in 2021, earning over 20

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since.

Club career

Early career

Gazibegović started playing football at a local club Austria Salzburg, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Red Bull Salzburg in 2011. He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder squad, Liefering, against Ried on 3 March 2018 at the age of 17. In April 2019, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.

Sturm Graz

In September 2020, Gazibegović moved to

on a three-year deal. He made his official debut for the side on 4 October against

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. On 9 February 2021, he scored his first professional goal against Ried, which secured the victory for his team. In December 2022, he extended his contract with Sturm Graz until June 2026. Gazibegović played his 100th game for the squad on 9 April 2023 against

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. He won his first trophy with the club on 30 April, by beating

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in the

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final. On 19 September 2024, he debuted in the

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away at Brest.

1. FC Köln

In January 2025, Gazibegović was transferred to German outfit

for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the team against

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on 18 January. Gazibegović was an important piece in 1. FC Köln's capture of the 2. Bundesliga title, his first trophy with the club, which was secured on 18 May 2025 and earned them promotion to the

just one season after being relegated.

International career

Gazibegović represented

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at all youth levels. He also served as a

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of the under-19 team under coach

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. In May 2021, he received his first senior call up, for friendly games against

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and

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. He debuted against the former on 2 June.

Personal life

Gazibegović is a practising

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; together with international teammates

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, Enver Kulašin,

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and

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he visited a

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during the national team's concentration.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Sturm Graz *

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: 2023–24 *

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, 2023–24 1. FC Köln * 2. Bundesliga: 2024–25

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