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Muhamed Bešić
Bešić with Everton in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Berlin, Germany
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
SpVgg Tiergarten
Reinickendorfer Füchse
2007–2009 TB Berlin
2009–2010 Hamburger SV
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Hamburger SV II 38 (0)
2010–2012 Hamburger SV 3 (0)
2012–2014 Ferencváros 47 (1)
2014–2021 Everton 37 (0)
2018–2019 → Middlesbrough (loan) 52 (3)
2019–2020 → Sheffield United (loan) 9 (0)
2021–2024 Ferencváros 44 (1)
International career
2010–2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 10 (2)
2010–2022 Bosnia and Herzegovina 47 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2024

Muhamed Bešić (pronounced [muxǎmed běʃitɕ]; born 10 September 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in Germany, he played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Bešić started his professional career at Hamburger SV, playing mainly in its reserve team, before joining Ferencváros in 2012. Two years later, he moved to Everton, who loaned him to Middlesbrough in 2018 and to Sheffield United in 2019. He went back to Ferencváros in 2021.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bešić made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 40 caps until 2022. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

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Hamburger SV

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Bešić started playing football at local clubs, before joining Hamburger SV's youth academy in 2009. In November 2010, he signed his first professional contract with the team.[1] He made his professional debut against Borussia Dortmund on 12 November at the age of 18.[2]

Ferencváros

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In August 2012, he moved to Hungarian side Ferencváros on a one-year deal.[3] He made his official debut for the club on 14 September against Haladás.[4] On 5 May 2013, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Paks.[5]

In July, he prolonged his contract with the squad until June 2016.[6]

Everton

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In July 2014, Bešić was transferred to English outfit Everton for an undisclosed fee.[7] He made his competitive debut for the team on 30 August against Chelsea.[8]

In February 2016, he signed a new five-year deal with the side.[9]

In August, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. Over eight months after the injury, on 10 April 2017, he returned to the pitch.[10]

In February 2018, he was loaned to Middlesbrough for the remainder of the campaign. In August, his loan was extended for an additional season.[11] He made his competitive debut for the side on 17 February against Cardiff City.[12] On 21 April, he scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in a triumph over Derby County.[13]

In August 2019, he was sent on a season-long loan to Sheffield United.[14]

Return to Ferencváros

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In September 2021, Bešić returned to Ferencváros on a three-year contract.[15] On 22 September, he played his first official game for the squad since coming back against Fehérvár.[16] He won his first trophy with the club after returning on 24 April 2022, when they were crowned league champions.[17] On 29 April, he scored first goal for Ferencváros since his comeback in a defeat of Paks.[18]

Bešić appeared in his 100th match for the team against Honvéd on 13 November.[19]

In February 2023, he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament again and was expected to be sidelined for at least half a year. Over seven months after the injury, on 16 September, he made his return to action and managed to score a goal.[20]

International career

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Bešić playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015

Bešić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years.[21]

In November 2010, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Slovakia,[22] and debuted in that game on 17 November.[23]

In June 2014, Bešić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[24] He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.[25]

Style of play

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During his career, Bešić has been deployed as a right-back and as a centre-back, although his natural position in his own words is defensive midfielder.[26]

He was described by then Everton manager Roberto Martínez as a "very complete footballer", who "has got a very natural balance about knowing that he can be strong and aggressive but in the same way he's a technical player on the ball."[27]

Personal life

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Bešić has three children with his long-time girlfriend Jessica, two daughters and one son.[28]

He is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ibrahim Šehić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Sead Kolašinac, Edin Višća and Ervin Zukanović he visited a mosque in Zenica during the national team's concentration.[29]

Bešić has many tattoos, his first being the word Bosanac (Bosnian). Some of many are also names of his parents and brother.[30]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 19 May 2024[31]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hamburger SV II 2010–11 Regionalliga Nord 23 0 – – – – 23 0
2011–12 Regionalliga Nord 15 0 – – – – 15 0
Total 38 0 – – – – 38 0
Hamburger SV 2010–11 Bundesliga 3 0 0 0 – – – 3 0
Ferencváros 2012–13 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 22 1 1 0 4 0 – – 27 1
2013–14 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 25 0 2 0 6 0 – – 33 0
Total 47 1 3 0 10 0 – – 60 1
Everton 2014–15 Premier League 23 0 2 0 1 0 5[c] 0 – 31 0
2015–16 Premier League 12 0 3 0 2 0 – – 17 0
2016–17 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0
2017–18 Premier League 2 0 0 0 1 0 5[c] 0 – 8 0
Total 37 0 5 0 4 0 10 0 – 56 0
Middlesbrough (loan) 2017–18 Championship 15 1 – – – 2[d] 0 17 1
2018–19 Championship 37 2 0 0 2 0 – – 39 2
Total 52 3 0 0 2 0 – 2 0 56 3
Sheffield United (loan) 2019–20 Premier League 9 0 2 1 2 0 – – 13 1
Ferencváros 2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 20 1 2 0 – 0 0 – 22 1
2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 16 0 1 0 – 7[e] 0 – 24 0
2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 8 0 2 1 – 4[f] 0 – 14 1
Total 44 1 5 1 – 11 0 – 60 2
Career total 230 5 15 2 18 0 21 0 2 0 286 7
  1. ^ Includes Magyar Kupa, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Ligakupa, EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearances in Championship play-offs
  5. ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League; six appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[32]
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010 1 0
2011 4 0
2012 2 0
2013 0 0
2014 10 0
2015 6 0
2016 3 0
2017 2 0
2018 8 0
2019 7 0
2020 2 0
2021 0 0
2022 2 0
Total 47 0

Honours

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Ferencváros[31]

References

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  1. ^ "Bešić do ljeta 2013. godine u Hamburgu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Bešić debitovao za Hamburg". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 12 November 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Muhamed Bešić u Ferencvárosu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Bešić odigrao prvu utakmicu za novi klub". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Muhamed Bešić postigao prvijenac za Ferencváros". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 May 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  6. ^ "Muhamed Bešić produžio ugovor sa Ferencvárosem". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 12 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Muhamed Bešić i zvanično član Evertona". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 28 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Debi Muhameda Bešića u okviru Premiershipa u golijadi Evertona i Chelsea". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 30 August 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Bešić ostaje na Goodisonu do 2021. godine: Ovo je moj klub". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 29 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Bešić se vratio na teren, igrao za U23 ekipu Evertona u pobjedi nad Tottenhamom". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 11 April 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Muhamed Bešić ponovo u Middlesbroughu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Muhamed Bešić debitovao za Middlesbrough". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 17 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Gol Bešića u velikoj pobjedi Middlesbrougha, u Bristolu 5:5!". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 21 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Muhamed Bešić na posudbi u Sheffield Unitedu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 9 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Muhamed Bešić se vratio u Ferencváros, pridružio se koloniji bh. reprezentativaca". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 17 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  16. ^ "Bešić ponovo igrao, navijači Ferencvárosa ga sjajno dočekali". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 23 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  17. ^ "Četiri bh. fudbalera slave uspjeh sa svojim klubom: Ferencváros osigurao titulu prvaka Mađarske". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Muhamed Bešić zabio prvi gol u sezoni". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 29 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  19. ^ "Muhamed Bešić ubilježio jubilej u dresu Ferencvárosa". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 13 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  20. ^ "Bešić se prije očekivanog vratio nakon teške povrede i odmah postigao gol u velikoj pobjedi". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  21. ^ "Muhamed Bešić: Dogodio se nesporazum sa selektorom Jagodićem, moramo razgovarati o tome". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 23 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  22. ^ "Debi Bešića, povratak Salihovića i Zeca". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 5 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  23. ^ "Zmajevi preokrenuli protiv Slovaka za važnu pobjedu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 17 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  24. ^ "Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  25. ^ "Argentina prejaka, ali poslana je lijepa slika u svijet". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  26. ^ "Muhamed Bešić: Sada igram na poziciji desnog beka i dobro mi ide". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 12 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  27. ^ "Martínez: Bešić ima predispozicije za nevjerovatnu karijeru". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  28. ^ "Govorio o vjeri i postu: Muhamed Bešić za BBC otkrio da je u Ramazanu dobio sina". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 19 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  29. ^ "Zmajevi u zeničkoj džamiji klanjali džumu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  30. ^ "Zmajevi i tetovaže: Kakvi crteži krase tijela bh. fudbalera". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 23 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  31. ^ a b "M. Bešić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  32. ^ "Muhamed Bešić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
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