Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović played 4 matches for Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group B) against Qatar. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | vs Canada 1-1 | Came on in the 74′ |
| Group B | vs Switzerland 1-4 | Started, off on 90′ |
| Group B | vs Qatar 3-1 | Started, off on 82′ · 1 goal · ★ MVP |
| Round of 32 | vs United States 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Kerim Alajbegović (pronounced [kěrim alajbêːgoʋitɕ]; born 21 September 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Born in Germany, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. Alajbegović started his professional career at Red Bull Salzburg. A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alajbegović made his senior international debut in 2025, earning 13 caps since.
Bayer Leverkusen Alajbegović started playing football at his hometown club 1. FC Köln, before joining Bayer Leverkusen's youth academy in 2021. In January 2025, he signed his first professional contract with the team.
Red Bull Salzburg In July, Alajbegović was transferred to Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg for an undisclosed fee. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Brann on 23 July at the age of 17. On 26 July, he scored his first professional goal in an Austrian Cup game against Union Dietach. He made his league debut Ried on 2 August. On 9 August, he scored his first league goal in a triumph over Grazer AK.
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