Ivan Bašić
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 Bašić playing for Orenburg in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Imotski, Croatia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Astana | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Posušje | |||
| 2018–2020 | Zrinjski Mostar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Zrinjski Mostar | 42 | (7) |
| 2022–2025 | Orenburg | 71 | (4) |
| 2025– | Astana | 18 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019–2021 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 9 | (2) |
| 2021–2023 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 19 | (5) |
| 2023– | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 April 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026 | |||
Ivan Bašić (pronounced [ǐʋan bǎʃitɕ]; born 30 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kazakhstan Premier League club Astana. Born in Croatia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Bašić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, before joining Orenburg in 2022. Three years later, he signed with Astana.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bašić made his senior international debut in 2023, earning 15 caps since.
Early career
Bašić started playing football at Posušje, before joining Zrinjski Mostar's youth academy in 2018.[2] He made his professional debut against Sloboda Tuzla on 22 August 2020 at the age of 18.[3] On 16 May 2021, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Krupa.[4]
Orenburg
In June 2022, Bašić was transferred to Russian side Orenburg for an undisclosed fee.[5] He made his official debut for the team on 16 July against Krylia Sovetov.[6] On 31 July, he scored his first goal for Orenburg against Spartak Moscow.[7]
Astana
In July 2025, Bašić moved to Kazakh outfit Astana on a contract until December 2026.[8] He made his competitive debut for the squad against Zhetysu on 6 July.[9] On 24 July, he scored his first goal for Astana in a UEFA Conference League qualifier against Zimbru Chișinău.[10] Seven months later, he scored his first league goal in a defeat of Tobol.[11]
International career
Bašić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-21 team under coach Igor Janković.[12]
In September 2023, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Portugal,[13] but had to wait until 19 November to make his debut against Slovakia.[14]
