Rijad Telalović
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 September 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sarajevo | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2025 | Čelik Zenica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025–2026 | Čelik Zenica | 10 | (3) |
| 2026– | Sarajevo | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 5 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 February 2026 | |||
Rijad Telalović (born 28 September 2008) is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team. He is regarded as one of the biggest prospects in Bosnian football.[1][2]
Club career
Telalović began his career in the youth system of NK Čelik Zenica and made his senior debut for the club during the 2024–25 season in a cup match.[3] In the first half of the 2025–26 season, he established himself as a regular member of the first team.[4] In January 2026, he signed a contract with FK Sarajevo running until the end of 2028, with the transfer reportedly valued at €200,000.[5] He made his debut for the club on 6 February 2026, appearing as a second-half substitute against Radnik Bijeljina.[6] On 15 February, he made his first start in an away match against Sloga Doboj.[7]
International career
Telalović has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth international level. In 2025 and 2026 he appeared for the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-19 national team, earning at least four caps and scoring one goal in international competition.[8]
Style of play
Telalović primarily operates as a central midfielder, with the versatility to play in both defensive and central midfield roles. He has been noted for his composure in possession and tactical awareness relative to his age.[9]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 11 March 2026[10]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Čelik Zenica | 2024–25 | First League of FBiH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | First League of FBiH | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||
| Sarajevo | 2025–26 | Bosnian Premier League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Career total | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
- ^ Includes Bosnian Cup
References
- ^ "Iako ima samo 16 godina, biser Čelika izgleda nevjerovatno". SportBC.ba. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Veliki transfer u BiH: Čelik ostao bez bisera, Telalović potpisuje za Sarajevo". Sport.ba. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Rijad Telalović: "U NK Čeliku sam naučio najviše, želim uspjeti i u FK Sarajevo"". SportSport.ba. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Rijad Telalović potpisao ugovor sa Čelikom". MeridianSport.ba. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Rijad Telalović potpisao ugovor do 2028. godine". FK Sarajevo official website. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Sarajevo trijumfom protiv Radnika otvorilo drugi dio prvenstva, Menalo pogodio u debiju". Klix.ba. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Sarajevo u 89. minuti stiglo do pobjede u Doboju, Krdžalić junak Bordo tima". Klix.ba. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Rijad Telalović – UEFA Under-19 profile". UEFA.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Veliki transfer u BiH: Čelik ostao bez bisera, Telalović potpisuje za Sarajevo". Sport.ba. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Rijad Telalovic Stats". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 12 March 2026.