Kerim Alajbegović

Kerim Alajbegović (pronounced [kěrim alajbêːgoʋitɕ]; born 21 September 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg. Born in Germany, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

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Kerim Alajbegović

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.

Club career

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.

In September, he extended his deal with the squad until June 2029.

Return to Bayer Leverkusen

In March 2026, Bayer Leverkusen announced that Alajbegović would return to the club in the following season on a five-year contract.

International career

Kerim Alajbegović

Alajbegović represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-17 team under coach Nedim Jusufbegović.

In August 2025, he received his first senior call up, for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Austria. He debuted against the former on 6 September and managed to score a goal.

Career statistics

Club

<table><thead><tr><th>Club</th><th>Season</th><th>League</th><th>National cup</th><th>Continental</th><th>Total</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Division</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td></tr><tr><td>Red Bull Salzburg</td><td>2025–26</td><td>Austrian Bundesliga</td><td>20</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>36</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Bayer Leverkusen</td><td>2026–27</td><td>Bundesliga</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Career total</td><td>20</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>36</td><td>11</td></tr></tbody></table>

International

<table><thead><tr><th>National team</th><th>Year</th><th>Apps</th><th>Goals</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>8</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Alajbegović goal.

<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Date</th><th>Venue</th><th>Cap</th><th>Opponent</th><th>Score</th><th>Result</th><th>Competition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>6 September 2025</td><td>San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino</td><td>1</td><td> San Marino</td><td>5–0</td><td>6–0</td><td>2026 FIFA World Cup qualification</td></tr></tbody></table>