2023–24 FK Sarajevo season
2023–24 season | ||||
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Owner | Vincent Tan (49.13%) Ismir Mirvić (49.13%) | |||
President | Ismir Mirvić | |||
Manager | Mirza Varešanović (until 22 July) Mensur Dogan (caretaker, from 24 July to 3 August) Simon Rožman (from 3 August) | |||
Stadium | Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium | |||
Premier League BiH | 4th | |||
Cup of BiH | Quarter-finals | |||
UEFA Europa Conference League | First qualifying round | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Hamza Čataković (17) All: Hamza Čataković (19) | |||
Highest home attendance | 21,000 vs Željezničar (8 October 2023) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 0 vs Igman (9 March 2024) | |||
Average home league attendance | 7,009 | |||
Biggest win | Sarajevo 6–2 Tuzla City (24 November 2023) | |||
Biggest defeat | Sloga Meridian 3–0 Sarajevo (28 October 2023) Željezničar 3–0 Sarajevo (3 March 2024) | |||
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The 2023–24 Sarajevo season was the club's 75th season in history, and their 30th consecutive season in the top flight of Bosnian football, the Premier League of BiH. Besides competing in the Premier League, the team also competed in the National Cup. Sarajevo competed in the qualifications for the UEFA Europa Conference League as well.
Squad information
[edit]First-team squad
[edit]- As of 20 March 2024[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Youth academy players
[edit]FK Sarajevo Academy players that received a first-team squad call-up.
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Position | Name |
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Head coach | Simon Rožman |
Assistant coaches | Luka Gobec |
Denis Mešanović | |
Goalkeeping coach | Bojan Jorgačević |
Fitness coaches | Anže Kunavar |
Eldin Jelešković | |
Evelin Pipo | |
Sporting director | Senijad Ibričić |
Doctor | Dr. Reuf Karabeg |
Physiotherapists | Ismar Hadžibajrić |
Mirza Marevac | |
Eldin Jarović | |
Technical staff manager | Mustafa Beridan |
Equipment manager | Nermin Huskić |
Halil Berilo |
Transfers
[edit]In
[edit]Out
[edit]Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
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1 June 2023 | DF | Avdija Vršajević | Free agent | End of contract | [25] |
MF | Frane Čirjak | Novi Pazar | [26] | ||
2 June 2023 | MF | Adnan Džafić | Velež Mostar | [27] | |
5 June 2023 | MF | Tarik Ramić | Zrinjski Mostar | [28] | |
23 June 2023 | DF | Musa Muhammed | Doxa Katokopias | [29] | |
25 June 2023 | MF | Irfan Ramić | Istra 1961 | Contract termination | [30] |
1 July 2023 | DF | Amer Dupovac | Igman Konjic | End of contract | [31] |
MF | Salih Viteškić | Famos Hrasnica | |||
4 July 2023 | DF | Ilija Martinović | Bnei Sakhnin | Contract termination | [32] |
7 July 2023 | GK | Belmin Dizdarević | Montpellier | €150,000 | [33][34] |
10 July 2023 | DF | Hamza Bešić | Stupčanica Olovo | End of contract | |
16 July 2023 | FW | Kenan Dervišagić | Sloboda Tuzla | [35] | |
26 July 2023 | DF | Armin Imamović | Mornar | [36] | |
7 August 2023 | DF | Nemanja Tomašević | Radnik Surdulica | Contract termination | [37] |
10 August 2023 | MF | Dal Varešanović | Çaykur Rizespor | €1,200,000 | [38][39] |
31 August 2023 | MF | Đani Salčin | Free agent | Contract termination | [40] |
FW | Nermin Bijelonja | Radomlje | End of contract | [41] | |
7 September 2023 | FW | Ivan Ikić | Free agent | Contract termination | [42] |
11 December 2023 | GK | Muhamed Šahinović | Raków Częstochowa | €500,000 | [43][44] |
19 December 2023 | MF | Daniel Avramovski | Boluspor | End of contract | [45] |
5 January 2024 | GK | Arman Šutković | Zrinjski Mostar | Contract termination | [46] |
23 January 2024 | FW | Faris Đelilbašić | TOŠK Tešanj | [47] | |
7 February 2024 | DF | Mihajlo Jovašević | Posušje | [48] | |
9 February 2024 | FW | Hamza Ljukovac | İstanbul Başakşehir | Undisclosed | [49] |
17 February 2024 | MF | Mario Vrančić | Free agent | Contract termination | [50] |
10 March 2024 | MF | Almedin Ziljkić | Free agent | [51] | |
Total | €1,850,000 |
Loans in
[edit]Start date | End date | Pos. | Player | From | Ref. |
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19 August 2023 | End of season | FW | Ajdin Hasić | Beşiktaş | [52][53] |
Loans out
[edit]Start date | End date | Pos. | Player | To | Ref. |
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5 July 2023 | End of season | MF | Talha Tabaković | Čelik Zenica | [54] |
4 August 2023 | FW | Giorgi Guliashvili | Velež Mostar | [55] | |
7 August 2023 | 31 December 2023 | FW | Faris Đelilbašić | Famos Hrasnica | [47] |
10 August 2023 | 14 January 2024 | DF | Mihajlo Jovašević | Igman Konjic | [56][57] |
30 August 2023 | 31 December 2023 | DF | Tarik Kapetanović | Sloboda Tuzla | [58] |
8 December 2023 | End of season | FW | Kevin Viveros | La Equidad | [59] |
1 January 2024 | 31 December 2024 | MF | Haris Ališah | Sporting Kansas City II | [60] |
9 January 2024 | End of season | GK | Sanin Mušija | Mladost Doboj Kakanj | [23] |
10 January 2024 | 28 June 2024 | DF | Samir Zeljković | Bunyodkor | [61][62] |
16 January 2024 | End of season | DF | Muharem Trako | Sileks | [63] |
24 January 2024 | 31 December 2024 | DF | Besim Šerbečić | Radnički 1923 | [64] |
End of season | DF | Enedin Mulalić | Zvijezda 09 | [65] | |
10 February 2024 | MF | Muamer Hamzić | Čelik Zenica | [66] | |
16 February 2024 | 31 December 2024 | MF | Ivan Jelić Balta | Slaven Belupo | [67] |
Kit
[edit]Supplier | Sponsors | |
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Adidas | Turkish Airlines | Front |
Sarajevo Canton BH Telecom MeridianBet | Back |
Pre-season and friendlies
[edit]Win Draw Loss Fixtures
26 June 2023 Friendly | Sarajevo | 5–0 | Petrolul Ploiești | Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia |
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Slovenske Konjice |
30 June 2023 Friendly | Sarajevo | 2–0 | Shkëndija | Gorišnica, Slovenia |
17:30 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report | Stadium: NK Stojnici Attendance: 40 |
1 July 2023 Friendly | Nafta 1903 | 0–1 | Sarajevo | Lendava, Slovenia |
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Lendava Sports Park |
6 July 2023 Friendly | Domžale | 1–3 | Sarajevo | Domžale, Slovenia |
17:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Domžale Stadium |
5 August 2023 Friendly | Hajduk Split | 2–2 | Sarajevo | Split, Croatia |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Poljud (auxiliary field) Attendance: 0 |
16 August 2023 Friendly | Sarajevo | 1–1 | Stupčanica Olovo | Butmir |
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Butmir Training Centre Attendance: 0 |
19 January 2024 Friendly | Sarajevo | 4–0 | Radnik Hadžići | Čitluk |
13:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Bare Stadium Attendance: 0 |
24 January 2024 Friendly | Sarajevo | 3–0 | Aluminij | Umag, Croatia |
17:30 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Sports Camps |
26 January 2024 Friendly | Sarajevo | 2–0 | Rukh Lviv | Umag, Croatia |
17:30 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Sports Camps | ||
Note: The match was played in two 60-minute halves. |
31 January 2024 Friendly | Sarajevo | 3–3 | Makedonija G.P. | Umag, Croatia |
12:30 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Sports Camps |
3 February 2024 Friendly | Koper | 1–0 | Sarajevo | Koper, Slovenia |
13:00 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Senijad Ibričić 33' | Stadium: Bonifika Stadium |
Competitions
[edit]Overview
[edit]Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
Premier League | 29 July 2023 | 26 May 2024 | Matchday 1 | 4th | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 57 | 38 | +19 | 48.48 |
Cup of BiH | 27 September 2023 | 13 March 2024 | First round | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | +0 | 25.00 |
Conference League | 13 July 2023 | 20 July 2023 | First qualifying round | First qualifying round | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 0.00 |
Total | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 65 | 46 | +19 | 43.59 |
Source: Competitions
Premier League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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2 | Zrinjski Mostar | 33 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 76 | 27 | +49 | 76 | Qualification to Conference League second qualifying round[a] |
3 | Velež Mostar | 33 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 50 | 28 | +22 | 59 | Qualification to Conference League first qualifying round |
4 | Sarajevo | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 57 | 38 | +19 | 53[b] | |
5 | Posušje | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 29 | +6 | 48 | |
6 | Željezničar | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 36 | −1 | 43 |
Source: Rezultati.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals (only if two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Goal difference; 9) Play-off. (Criteria 2 and 3 are not used to decide champion, UEFA competition qualification, or relegation)[69]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals (only if two teams); 7) Head-to-head goals scored; 8) Goal difference; 9) Play-off. (Criteria 2 and 3 are not used to decide champion, UEFA competition qualification, or relegation)[69]
Notes:
- ^ Since the winners of the 2023–24 Bosnian Cup, Zrinjski, finished in the top two of the Premier League, the Conference League first qualifying round spot was passed to the fourth-placed team.
- ^ Sarajevo were deducted 3 points for having its players leave the pitch in protest of multiple officiating decisions during a Bosnian Cup game against Borac.[68]
Results summary
[edit]Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 57 | 38 | +19 | 53[a] | 11 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 15 | +23 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 23 | −4 |
Source: Sportsport.ba
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]30 July 2023 1 | Sarajevo | 1–2 | Sloga Meridian | Sarajevo |
20:30 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 9,500 Referee: Mateo Musa (Čitluk) | ||
Note: Sarajevo fitness coach Almir Seferović was cautioned in the 67th minute. |
11 August 2023 3 | Sarajevo | 3–0 | Posušje | Sarajevo |
21:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 7,600 Referee: Mirza Kazlagić (Cazin) |
21 August 2023 4 | Tuzla City | 1–2 | Sarajevo | Tuzla |
17:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report |
| Stadium: Tušanj City Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Darko Gedžić (Brčko) |
28 August 2023 5 | Sarajevo | 1–0 | Velež | Sarajevo |
21:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 8,450 Referee: Dragan Petrović (Banja Luka) |
2 September 2023 6 | GOŠK | 2–2 | Sarajevo | Gabela |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report |
| Stadium: Stadium Perica-Pero Pavlović Attendance: 1,700 Referee: Frano Jelić (Široki Brijeg) |
16 September 2023 7 | Sarajevo | 1–0 | Zrinjski | Sarajevo |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 8,200 Referee: Luka Bilbija (Prijedor) |
22 September 2023 8 | Široki Brijeg | 1–0 | Sarajevo | Široki Brijeg |
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Stadion Pecara Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Miloš Gigović (Gradiška) |
30 September 2023 9 | Sarajevo | 2–0 | Zvijezda 09 | Sarajevo |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 6,200 Referee: Ernis Džemidžić (Goražde) |
8 October 2023 10 | Sarajevo | 3–0 | Željezničar | Sarajevo |
20:30 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 21,000 Referee: Miloš Gigović (Gradiška) |
18 October 2023 2[nb 1] | Borac | 1–1 | Sarajevo | Banja Luka |
19:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Banja Luka City Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Mateo Musa (Čitluk) |
22 October 2023 11 | Igman | 1–2 | Sarajevo | Konjic |
13:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Konjic City Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Mirza Kazalagić (Cazin) |
28 October 2023 12 | Sloga Meridian | 3–0 | Sarajevo | Doboj |
13:30 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Luke Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Luka Bilbija (Prijedor) |
5 November 2023 13 | Sarajevo | 1–1 | Borac | Sarajevo |
19:45 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Irfan Peljto (Sarajevo) | |
Note: Sarajevo sporting director Senijad Ibričić was cautioned in the 81st minute. |
11 November 2023 14 | Posušje | 0–1 | Sarajevo | Posušje |
20:45 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Stadium: Mokri Dolac Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Sabrija Topalović (Zenica) |
24 November 2023 15 | Sarajevo | 6–2 | Tuzla City | Sarajevo |
18:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Antoni Bandić (Grude) |
1 December 2023 16 | Velež | 1–0 | Sarajevo | Mostar |
18:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Stadion Rođeni Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Dragan Petrović (Banja Luka) |
9 December 2023 17 | Sarajevo | 3–0 | GOŠK | Sarajevo |
16:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Mirza Kazlagić (Cazin) | ||
Note: Sarajevo sporting director Senijad Ibričić was cautioned in the 74th minute. |
18 December 2023 18 | Zrinjski | 2–0 | Sarajevo | Mostar |
18:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Irfan Peljto (Sarajevo) |
18 February 2024 19 | Sarajevo | 1–3 | Široki Brijeg | Sarajevo |
13:00 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Sabrija Topalović (Zenica) |
24 February 2024 20 | Zvijezda 09 | 1–0 | Sarajevo | Ugljevik |
13:00 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Stadium: Ugljevik City Stadium Attendance: 550 Referee: Mirza Kazlagić (Cazin) |
3 March 2024 21 | Željezničar | 3–0 | Sarajevo | Sarajevo |
18:45 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Grbavica Stadium Attendance: 8,500 Referee: Ermin Sivac (Zenica) |
9 March 2024 22 | Sarajevo | 2–2 | Igman | Sarajevo |
18:30 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Miloš Gigović (Gradiška) | ||
Note: Sarajevo sporting director Senijad Ibričić was cautioned in the 90th minute. |
16 March 2024 23 | Sarajevo | 4–0 | GOŠK | Sarajevo |
20:45 CET (UTC+1) |
| Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 4,300 Referee: Sabrija Topalović (Zenica) |
29 March 2024 24 | Tuzla City | 1–5 | Sarajevo | Tuzla |
16:00 CET (UTC+1) | Report |
| Stadium: Tušanj City Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Luka Bilbija (Prijedor) |
6 April 2024 25 | Sarajevo | 3–2 | Igman | Sarajevo |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 7,100 Referee: Dražen Marić (Bijeljina) |
14 April 2024 26 | Željezničar | 0–0 | Sarajevo | Sarajevo |
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Grbavica Stadium Attendance: 11,000 Referee: Ermin Sivac (Zenica) | ||
Note: Sarajevo team manager Mustafa Beridan and assistant manager Denis Mešanović were cautioned in the 45th and the 90th minute, respectively. |
20 April 2024 27 | Sarajevo | 1–1 | Borac | Sarajevo |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 5,300 Referee: Mirza Kazlagić (Cazin) |
24 April 2024 28 | Zrinjski | 4–3 | Sarajevo | Mostar |
20:30 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Luka Bilbija (Prijedor) |
28 April 2024 29 | Sarajevo | 3–0 | Velež | Sarajevo |
20:45 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 7,100 Referee: Antoni Bandić (Grude) |
4 May 2024 30 | Sloga Meridian | 0–1 | Sarajevo | Modriča |
16:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report | Stadium: Stadion Dr. Milan Jelić Attendance: 400 Referee: Ernis Džemidžić (Goražde) |
10 May 2024 31 | Sarajevo | 2–1 | Zvijezda 09 | Sarajevo |
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report |
| Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 5,200 Referee: Haris Halkić (Sanski Most) |
20 May 2024 32 | Sarajevo | 1–1 | Posušje | Sarajevo |
17:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Report | Stadium: Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Josip Martinović (Čapljina) |