Denis Alijagić
Denis Alijagić (born 10 April 2003) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a forward for Zbrojovka Brno. Born in the Czech Republic, he has represented both the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 April 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zbrojovka Brno | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sparta Prague | |||
| Český Lev - Union Beroun | |||
| 2014–2020 | Slavia Prague | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Slavia Prague | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Vlašim (loan) | 14 | (11) |
| 2022 | → Slovan Liberec (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Olympiacos B | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Maribor (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Zbrojovka Brno | 22 | (9) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Czech Republic U15 | 4 | (0) |
| 2019 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 | 7 | (5) |
| 2020 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 2 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Czech Republic U19 | 4 | (2) |
| 2022– | Czech Republic U20 | 8 | (2) |
| 2022– | Czech Republic U21 | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Born in Prague, Alijagić began his career with hometown Sparta Prague at the age of six.[1] Between the ages of eight and ten, he played for Český Lev - Union Beroun, before returning to Sparta.[1] In 2014, he moved to their city rivals Slavia Prague.[1]
In 2021, Alijagić was loaned to Czech National Football League side Vlašim, where he made his senior debut. In the first half of the 2021–22 season, Alijagić scored 11 league goals and four Czech Cup goals, becoming Vlašim's top scorer.[2] On 2 February 2022, he was loaned to Czech First League club Slovan Liberec,[3] where he made five league appearances and failed to score in the process.[4]
On 21 June 2022, Alijagić signed for Greek club Olympiacos.[5] However, he was not assigned to the main squad and played for their B team in the second tier Super League Greece 2, where he made two appearances in the first half of the 2022–23 season.[6] In February 2023, he was loaned to Slovenian PrvaLiga side Maribor for the second part of the 2022–23 season with the option of a loan extension or a permanent buyout.[7]
International career edit
Alijagić was eligible to represent the Czech Republic through his birthplace, and Bosnia and Herzegovina through his Bosnian father.[8]
In November 2017, Alijagić made his debut for the Czech Republic's under-15 side, making four appearances at the 2017 South American U-15 Championship.[9]
Alijagić then represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level,[1] before switching his national team allegiance back to the Czech Republic at under-19 level in November 2021.[9]
Style of play edit
Alijagić's manager at Vlašim, Martin Hyský, has praised Alijagić's work rate, speed and his ability to use both feet. Alijagić has compared his own playing style to that of Jamie Vardy.[10]
Career statistics edit
- As of 4 January 2023[4]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Slavia Prague | 2020–21 | Czech First League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vlašim (loan) | 2021–22 | Czech National Football League | 14 | 11 | 3 | 4 | — | 17 | 15 | |
| Slovan Liberec (loan) | 2021–22 | Czech First League | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Olympiacos B | 2022–23 | Super League Greece 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 21 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 15 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c d (in Czech). SK Slavia Praha. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Slávistický talent Alijagič chce jít v Liberci v Musových stopách" (in Czech). iDNES. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Do Liberce přichází na hostování útočník Denis Alijagić: Jsem střelec" (in Czech). FC Slovan Liberec. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ a b "D. Alijagić: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Alijagič přestoupil do Olympiakosu. Na Slavii nebyl nastavený, říká Bílek". isport.blesk.cz (in Czech). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Denis Alijagić » Super League 2 2022/2023 South". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Από τον Ολυμπιακό στη Μάριμπορ ο Ντένις Αλίγιαγκιτς". NewsIT (in Greek). 15 February 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Uradno: Češki napadalec iz grškega Olympiacosa v Ljudski vrt. Je to napoved odhoda Žana Vipotnika?". vecer.com (in Slovenian). 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Denis Alijagič" (in Czech). FAČR. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Alijagič by ocenil, kdyby se o něj Tecl staral jako o Kuchtu. Podle Trpišovského by mohl mít stejný styl jako Vardy" (in Czech). eFotbal. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
External links edit
- Denis Alijagić at FC Zbrojovka Brno
- Denis Alijagić at FAČR (in Czech)
- Denis Alijagić at Soccerway
- Denis Alijagić at Sofascore