Adi Nalić
Bosnian footballer (born 1997)
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Adi Nalić (pronounced [ǎdi nâːlitɕ]; born 1 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga I club CFR Cluj. Born in Sweden, he played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Sölvesborg, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | CFR Cluj | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mjällby AIF | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Mjällby AIF | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Landskrona BoIS | 50 | (8) |
| 2018–2022 | Malmö FF | 53 | (8) |
| 2019 | → AFC Eskilstuna (loan) | 20 | (5) |
| 2023 | Hammarby IF | 26 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | Almere City | 29 | (2) |
| 2026 | Zrinjski Mostar | 14 | (2) |
| 2026– | CFR Cluj | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021–2023 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 May 2026 | |||
Nalić started his professional career at Mjällby AIF, before joining Landskrona BoIS in 2017. In 2019, he moved to Malmö FF, who loaned him to AFC Eskilstuna later that year. Four years later, he switched to Hammarby IF. In 2024, he signed with Almere City. He joined Zrinjski Mostar in 2026. Later that year, he moved to CFR Cluj.
Nalić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, earning 9 caps until 2023.
Club career
Early career
Nalić came through Mjällby AIF's youth setup. He made his professional debut against Tvååkers IF on 11 September 2016 at the age of 18.[1]
In December, he joined Landskrona BoIS.[2] On 19 February, he scored his first professional goal against Gefle IF, which sent his club through in their cup tie.[3]
Malmö FF
In November 2018, Nalić signed a four-year contract with Malmö FF.[4]
In March 2019, he was sent on a season-long loan to AFC Eskilstuna.[5]
He made his official debut for Malmö FF in a Svenska Cupen game against Syrianska FC on 15 February 2020 and managed to score a goal.[6] Four months later, he made his league debut against Mjällby AIF.[7] On 12 August, he scored his first league goal against Örebro SK, which secured the victory for his team.[8] He won his first trophy with the club on 8 November, when they were crowned league champions.[9]
Nalić debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Juventus on 14 September 2021.[10]
In April 2022, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[11]
Hammarby IF
In January 2023, Nalić moved to Hammarby IF on a two-year deal.[12] He made his competitive debut for the side on 9 April against BK Häcken.[13] On 30 April, he scored his first goal for Hammarby IF against Malmö FF.[14]
Almere City
In January 2024, Nalić joined Dutch outfit Almere City on a contract until June 2026.[15] He debuted officially for the squad against Feyenoord on 25 February.[16] On 31 March, he scored his first goal for Almere City against Volendam.[17]
Later stage of career
In January 2026, Nalić signed with Zrinjski Mostar.[18]
International career
In May 2021, Nalić received his first senior call up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for friendly games against Montenegro and Denmark.[20] He debuted against the former on 2 June.[21]
Personal life
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 23 July 2026[23]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mjällby AIF | 2016 | Ettan Södra | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | |||
| Landskrona BoIS | 2017 | Ettan Södra | 23 | 3 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 26 | 5 | ||
| 2018 | Superettan | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 28 | 6 | |||
| Total | 50 | 8 | 4 | 3 | – | – | 54 | 11 | ||||
| AFC Eskilstuna (loan) | 2019 | Allsvenskan | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 21 | 6 | ||
| Malmö FF | 2020 | Allsvenskan | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5[b] | 1 | – | 27 | 4 | |
| 2021 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10[c] | 0 | – | 41 | 6 | ||
| 2022 | Allsvenskan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 1 | ||
| Total | 53 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 1 | – | 74 | 11 | |||
| Hammarby IF | 2023 | Allsvenskan | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | – | 28 | 4 | |
| Almere City | 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 7 | 1 | – | – | – | 7 | 1 | |||
| 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 1 | |||
| Total | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 30 | 2 | ||||
| Zrinjski Mostar | 2025–26 | Bosnian Premier League | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| 2026–27 | Bosnian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | ||
| CFR Cluj | 2026–27 | Liga I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 197 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 232 | 38 | ||
- Includes Svenska Cupen, KNVB Cup, Bosnian Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League
- Appearance in Bosnian Supercup
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | |
