Adnan Kovačević
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 September 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Kotor Varoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Miedź Legnica | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| NK Vlašić | |||
| 2008–2011 | Travnik | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Travnik | 47 | (2) |
| 2013–2017 | Sarajevo | 59 | (3) |
| 2017–2020 | Korona Kielce | 94 | (7) |
| 2020–2023 | Ferencváros | 46 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Raków Częstochowa | 15 | (0) |
| 2024– | Miedź Legnica | 29 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 7 | (0) |
| 2019–2024 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:07, 14 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Adnan Kovačević (pronounced [ǎdnan koʋâːtʃeʋitɕ]; born 9 September 1993) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains I liga club Miedź Legnica.
Kovačević started his professional career at Travnik, before joining Sarajevo in 2013. Four years later, he moved to Korona Kielce. In 2020, he signed with Ferencváros. Three years later, he joined Raków. The following year, he switched to Miedź Legnica.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kovačević made his senior international debut in 2019, earning 13 caps until 2024.
Early career
Kovačević started playing football at a local club, before joining Travnik's youth setup in 2008.[1] He made his professional debut against Borac Banja Luka on 19 May 2011 at the age of 17.[2] On 28 May, he scored his first professional goal against Olimpic.[3]
In July 2013, Kovačević switched to Sarajevo.[4] In July 2016, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[5]
In July 2017, he moved to Polish side Korona Kielce.[6]
Ferencváros
In July 2020, Kovačević signed a three-year deal with Hungarian outfit Ferencváros.[7] He made his official debut for the team in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Djurgården on 19 August.[8] Two weeks later, he made his league debut against Zalaegerszeg.[9]
Kovačević debuted in the UEFA Champions League away at Barcelona on 20 October.[10]
He won his first trophy with the club on 20 April 2021, when they were crowned league champions.[11]
Raków Częstochowa
In June 2023, Kovačević joined Raków Częstochowa on a contract until June 2025.[12] He made his competitive debut for the side on 11 August against Piast Gliwice.[13]
Miedź Legnica
In September 2024, Kovačević joined Polish second tier club Miedź Legnica.[14] In January 2025, after Nemanja Mijušković's departure, Kovačević was named Miedź's captain.[15] In June 2025, he extended his deal with Miedź for another two years, with a one-year extension option.[16]
International career
Kovačević was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.[17]
In August 2019, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Armenia,[18] but had to wait until 12 October to make his debut against Finland.[19]
Personal life
Kovačević married his long-time girlfriend Edna in December 2020. Together they have a son named Dal.[20]
