Srđan Grahovac (pronounced [sřdʑan grǎxoʋats]; born 19 September 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Borac Banja Luka.
 Grahovac with Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Borac Banja Luka | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2009 | Borac Banja Luka | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2014 | Borac Banja Luka | 116 | (6) |
| 2014–2018 | Rapid Wien | 59 | (4) |
| 2017 | → Astana (loan) | 26 | (8) |
| 2018–2019 | Astana | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Rijeka (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Rapid Wien | 77 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Rizespor | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | Borac Banja Luka | 70 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 | 6 | (1) |
| 2010 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 23 | (3) |
| 2016 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 May 2026 | |||
Grahovac started his professional career at Borac Banja Luka, before joining Rapid Wien in 2014. In 2017, he was sent on loan to Astana, with whom he signed permanently the following year. Later that year, he was loaned to Rijeka. In 2019, he went back to Rapid Wien. Three years later, Grahovac moved to Rizespor. He returned to Borac Banja Luka in 2023.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grahovac made his senior international debut in 2016, earning 3 caps.
Club career
editEarly career
editGrahovac came through the youth academy of his hometown club Borac Banja Luka, which he joined in 2002.[1] He made his professional debut against Laktaši on 1 August 2009 at the age of 16.[2] On 27 February 2011, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Široki Brijeg.[3]
Rapid Wien
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In June 2014, Grahovac was transferred to Austrian side Rapid Wien for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his official debut for the team on 31 August against Grödig.[5] On 29 November 2015, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien in a defeat of Altach.[6]
In June 2016, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2019.[7]
Astana
editIn March 2017, Grahovac was loaned to Kazakh outfit Astana until the end of the season.[8] He made his competitive debut for the side against Shakhter Karagandy on 1 April.[9] On 16 April, he scored his first goal for Astana in a victory over Okzhetpes.[10] He won his first trophy with the club on 5 November, when they were crowned league champions.[11]
In February 2018, after signing permanently with Astana, he was sent on a year-long loan to Croatian team Rijeka.[12]
Return to Rapid Wien
editIn January 2019, Grahovac returned to Rapid Wien on a contract until June 2022.[13] He played his first official game for the squad since coming back on 2 March against St. Pölten.[14]
Grahovac played his 100th game for the side against Sturm Graz on 30 May.[15]
On 31 January 2021, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien after returning against LASK.[16]
Later stage of career
editInternational career
editGrahovac represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić, and is the most capped player in selection's history, having appeared in 23 games.[19]
In September 2015, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Wales and Cyprus,[20] but had to wait until 25 March 2016 to make his debut in a friendly match against Luxembourg.[21]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 26 May 2026[22]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Borac Banja Luka | 2009–10 | Bosnian Premier League | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Bosnian Premier League | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 26 | 1 | ||
| 2011–12 | Bosnian Premier League | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | – | 34 | 1 | ||
| 2012–13 | Bosnian Premier League | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | – | 32 | 3 | ||
| 2013–14 | Bosnian Premier League | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 2 | |||
| Total | 116 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 1 | – | 134 | 7 | |||
| Rapid Wien | 2014–15 | Austrian Bundesliga | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | Austrian Bundesliga | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11[d] | 0 | – | 39 | 2 | ||
| 2016–17 | Austrian Bundesliga | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9[c] | 0 | – | 31 | 2 | ||
| Total | 59 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | – | 86 | 4 | |||
| Astana (loan) | 2017 | Kazakhstan Premier League | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10[e] | 0 | – | 36 | 8 | |
| Rijeka (loan) | 2017–18 | Croatian Football League | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Croatian Football League | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | – | 15 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 30 | 0 | |||
| Rapid Wien | 2018–19 | Austrian Bundesliga | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Austrian Bundesliga | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 20 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21 | Austrian Bundesliga | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7[g] | 0 | – | 36 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | Austrian Bundesliga | 23 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12[h] | 0 | – | 38 | 3 | ||
| Total | 77 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 109 | 4 | ||
| Rizespor | 2022–23 | 1. Lig | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| Borac Banja Luka | 2023–24 | Bosnian Premier League | 27 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 33 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | Bosnian Premier League | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14[i] | 0 | – | 33 | 1 | ||
| 2025–26 | Bosnian Premier League | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2[j] | 0 | – | 29 | 2 | ||
| 2026–27 | Bosnian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 70 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | – | 95 | 7 | |||
| Career total | 381 | 27 | 41 | 2 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 498 | 30 | ||
- ↑ Includes Bosnian Cup, Austrian Cup, Croatian Cup, Turkish Cup
- ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- 1 2 3 4 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ↑ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ↑ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League; four appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ↑ Appearances in Austrian Bundesliga play-offs for UEFA Europa League
- ↑ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League; five appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ↑ One appearance in UEFA Champions League; nine appearances in UEFA Europa League; two appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ↑ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; four appearances in UEFA Europa League, six appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ↑ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
International
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Honours
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Grahovac predstavljen u Borcu: Ovdje sam naučen da budem vođa i kapiten". n1info.com (in Bosnian). 30 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ "Golijada Veleža i nova sramota u Trebinju". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 1 August 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
- ↑ "Borac odnio pun plijen sa Pecare". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 27 February 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac potpisao za bečki Rapid". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ↑ "Rapid slavio, Grahovac odigrao 90 minuta". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ "Prelijep pogodak Srđana Grahovca za Rapid". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 29 November 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Grahovac produžio vjernost viceprvaku Austrije". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 18 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac ide na posudbu u Astanu". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 16 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ↑ "Grahovac: Zadovoljan sam uslovima u Kazahstanu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ↑ "Grahovac strijelac u pobjedi Astane". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 16 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ↑ "Aničić i Grahovac s Astanom osvojili titulu prvaka Kazahstana". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 5 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac na posudbi u Rijeci do kraja 2018. godine". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 13 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac se vratio u Rapid". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 15 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ↑ "Dobra partija Srđana Grahovca nije prošla neopaženo". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 2 March 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac neće po dobrom pamtiti 100. nastup za klub". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 30 May 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac strijelac u pobjedi Rapida". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 31 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ "Bivši reprezentativac BiH promijenio sredinu: Grahovac otišao u Tursku". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac se nakon devet godina vratio u Borac". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ "Grahovac: Ne volim prognozirati rezultat, ali imamo kvalitet". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 6 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "Meša objavio spisak, pozvao i Hodžića, Grahovca, Vranješa". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "BiH bez lijepe igre do visoke pobjede u Luksemburgu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 25 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Srđan Grahovac". soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Srđan Grahovac". eu-football.info. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
External links
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- Srđan Grahovac at National-Football-Teams.com
- Srđan Grahovac – UEFA competition record (archive)
