Jusuf Gazibegović

Jusuf Gazibegović (born 11 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz. Born in Austria, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Gazibegović started his professional career at Red Bull Salzburg, who assigned him to Liefering in 2018. Two years later, he joined Sturm Graz.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gazibegović made his senior international debut in 2021, earning 17 caps since.

Early career
Gazibegović started playing football at a local club Austria Salzburg, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Red Bull Salzburg in 2011. He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder squad, Liefering, against Ried on 3 March 2018 at the age of 17. In April 2019, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.

Sturm Graz
In September 2020, Gazibegović moved to Sturm Graz on a three-year deal. He made his official debut for the club on 4 October against Altach. On 9 February 2021, he scored his first professional goal against Ried, which secured the victory for his team.

In December 2022, he extended his contract with Sturm Graz until June 2026.

Gazibegović played his 100th game for the side on 9 April 2023 against LASK.

He won his first trophy with the club on 30 April, by beating Rapid Wien in the Austrian Cup final.

International career
Gazibegović represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-19 team under coach Toni Karačić.

In May 2021, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Montenegro and Denmark. He debuted against the former on 2 June.

Honours
Sturm Graz
 * Austrian Bundesliga: 2023–24
 * Austrian Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24