Benjamin Tahirović
Bosnian footballer (born 2003)
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Benjamin Tahirović (pronounced [běɲamin tâːxiroʋitɕ]; born 3 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Danish Superliga club Brøndby. Born in Sweden, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
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Tahirović playing for Brøndby in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 March 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Spånga, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brøndby | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2017 | AIK | ||
| 2017–2020 | FC Djursholm | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Vasalunds IF | 27 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Roma | 11 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Ajax | 27 | (2) |
| 2025– | Brøndby | 40 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 32 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 July 2026 | |||
Tahirović started his professional career at Vasalunds IF, before joining Roma in 2021. Two years later, he moved to Ajax. In 2025, he was transferred to Brøndby.
Tahirović made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023, earning over 30 caps since.
Club career
Early career
Tahirović started playing football at his hometown club AIK, before joining the youth setup of FC Djursholm in 2017. In 2020, he switched to Vasalunds IF. He made his professional debut against IFK Berga on 14 June 2020 at the age of 17.[1]
Roma
In February 2021, Tahirović was transferred to Italian side Roma for an undisclosed fee.[2] He made his official debut for the team against Torino on 13 November 2022.[3]
Ajax
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In June 2023, Tahirović signed a five-year deal with Dutch outfit Ajax.[4] He made his competitive debut for the squad on 12 August against Heracles.[5] On 12 November, he scored his first professional goal against Almere City.[6]
Brøndby
In February 2025, Tahirović moved to Danish team Brøndby on a contract until June 2028.[7] He debuted officially for the side against Viborg FF on 14 February.[8] On 27 October, he scored his first goal for Brøndby in a triumph over Odense.[9]
International career
In March 2023, Tahirović received his first senior call up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Iceland and Slovakia.[10] He debuted against the former on 23 March.[11]
On 6 September 2025, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against San Marino, he scored his first senior international goal.[12]
In June 2026, Tahirović was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[13] He made his tournament debut in the opening group game against Canada on 12 June.[14]
Personal life
Tahirović is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ermedin Demirović, Jusuf Gazibegović, Haris Tabaković, Nihad Mujakić, Haris Hajradinović, Dženis Burnić, Sead Kolašinac, Enver Kulašin, Nail Omerović, Osman Hadžikić and Ermin Bičakčić he visited a mosque in Ilidža during the national team's concentration.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 May 2026[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vasalunds IF | 2020 | Ettan Norra | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| Roma | 2022–23 | Serie A | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ajax | 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10[b] | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 2 | ||
| Brøndby | 2024–25 | Danish Superliga | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| 2025–26 | Danish Superliga | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | 32 | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 49 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 105 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 129 | 3 | ||
- Includes Svenska Cupen, Coppa Italia, KNVB Cup, Danish Cup
- Eight appearances in UEFA Europa League; two appearances in UEFA Conference League
- Appearance in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Conference League
International
- As of match played 1 July 2026[17]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tahirović goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 September 2025 | San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino | 19 |  San Marino |
1–0 | 6–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 12 October 2025 | National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta | 22 |  Malta |
3–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Vasalunds IF[16]
