Sanjin Prcić
Bosnian footballer (born 1993)
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Sanjin Prcić (pronounced [sǎɲin přtsitɕ]; born 20 November 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in France, he played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
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Prcić with Rennes in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 November 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfort, France | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2011 | Sochaux | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Sochaux II | 56 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | Sochaux | 29 | (0) |
| 2014–2018 | Rennes | 61 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | → Torino (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Perugia (loan) | 13 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Levante | 10 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Strasbourg (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2019–2024 | Strasbourg | 81 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 | 12 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 6 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 9 | (2) |
| 2014–2023 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 September 2023 | |||
Prcić started his professional career at Sochaux, before joining Rennes in 2014. He was sent on loan to Torino in 2015 and to Perugia in 2016. Two years later, he moved to Levante, who loaned him to Strasbourg in 2019, with whom he signed permanently later that year.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Prcić made his senior international debut in 2014, earning 17 caps until 2023.
Club career
Sochaux
Prcić came through Sochaux's youth academy, which he joined in 2001. He signed his first professional contract with the team in March 2012.[1] In September 2012, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[2] He made his professional debut against Ajaccio on 31 August 2013 at the age of 19.[3] On 30 October, he scored his first professional goal in a Coupe de la Ligue game against Montpellier.[4]
Rennes
In August 2014, Prcić was transferred to Rennes for an undisclosed fee.[5] He made his official debut for the club against Évian on 16 August.[6] On 25 April 2015, he scored his first goal for Rennes in a triumph over Nice.[7]
In August, Prcić was sent on a season-long loan to Italian side Torino.[8]
In January 2016, he was loaned to Perugia until the end of the season.[9]
Levante
In August 2018, Prcić moved to Spanish outfit Levante on a three-year deal.[10] He made his competitive debut for the team on 17 August against Betis.[11]
Strasbourg
In January 2019, Prcić was sent on a six-month loan to Strasbourg.[12] He debuted officially for the side in a Coupe de la Ligue tie against Bordeaux on 30 January.[13] A week later, he made his league debut against Angers and managed to score a goal.[14] He won his first trophy with the club on 30 March, by beating Guingamp in the Coupe de la Ligue final.[15]
In September, Strasbourg signed Prcić on a three-year contract.[16]
In May 2022, he extended his deal with the squad until June 2025.[17]
He played his 100th match for the team against Toulouse on 27 August 2023.[18]
International career
Prcić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-17 team under coach Velimir Stojnić.[19]
In August 2014, he received his first senior call up, for a friendly game against Liechtenstein and a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Cyprus.[20] He debuted against the former on 4 September.[21]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 September 2023[22]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sochaux II | 2010–11 | Championnat National 2 | 14 | 1 | – | – | 14 | 1 | ||
| 2011–12 | Championnat National 2 | 24 | 3 | – | – | 24 | 3 | |||
| 2012–13 | Championnat National 2 | 17 | 2 | – | – | 17 | 2 | |||
| 2013–14 | Championnat National 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 56 | 6 | – | – | 56 | 6 | ||||
| Sochaux | 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 2 |
| Rennes | 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | |
| Total | 61 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 4 | ||
| Torino (loan) | 2015–16 | Serie A | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | |
| Perugia (loan) | 2015–16 | Serie B | 13 | 3 | – | – | 13 | 3 | ||
| Levante | 2018–19 | La Liga | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | |
| Strasbourg (loan) | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 13 | 2 | – | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| Strasbourg | 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 34 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 94 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 101 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 265 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 287 | 19 | ||
- Includes Coupe de France, Coppa Italia, Copa del Rey
- Includes Coupe de la Ligue
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | |
Honours
Strasbourg[22]
