Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 football team
| Nickname(s) | Zlatni ljiljani (The Golden Lilies) Zmajevi (Dragons) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina (N/FSBiH) | ||
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | Branislav Krunić | ||
| Captain | Rotation | ||
| Most caps | Srđan Grahovac (23) | ||
| Top scorer | Nemanja Bilbija (9) | ||
| Home stadium | N/FSBiH Training Center | ||
| FIFA code | BIH | ||
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| First international | |||
| Greece 1–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (31 August 1996) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina 6–0 Liechtenstein (28 March 2017) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–6 Spain (14 November 2013) Croatia 6–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (5 September 1997) | |||
Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 national football team is made up by players who are 21 years old or younger and represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international football matches at this age level.
The national U21 team has never qualified for a major tournament, but has had a couple of near misses, including in 2006, when they played Czech Republic during the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification playoffs but lost on aggregate. The Czechs won 2–1 at home,[1] while the result was a 1–1 draw in Sarajevo.[2]
Competitive record
UEFA European U21 Championship record
| UEFA European U21 Championship | Qualification | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1998 | Did not qualify | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 18 | −12 | ||||||||
| 2000 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 24 | −13 | |||||||||
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | −12 | |||||||||
| 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 | |||||||||
| 2006 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 20 | −3 | |||||||||
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | =0 | |||||||||
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 17 | −10 | |||||||||
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | −4 | |||||||||
| 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 12 | +13 | |||||||||
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 22 | −12 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | −11 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | +2 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | −7 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 17 | −12 | |||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Total | 0/15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 35 | 20 | 71 | 146 | 218 | –72 | |
2027 UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifiers
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 9 | Final tournament | — | 6 Oct '26 | 29 Sep '26 | 27 Mar '26 | 5–0 | |
| 2 | Israel | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 6 | Play-offs | 0–3 | — | 31 Mar '26 | 3–1 | 1–1 | |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | 0–1 | 0–0 | — | 0–0 | 27 Mar '26 | ||
| 4 | Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 25 Sep '26 | 2–2 | 6 Oct '26 | — | 2–0 | ||
| 5 | Slovenia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | −9 | 1 | 31 Mar '26 | 29 Sep '26 | 0–2 | 2 Oct '26 | — |
Updated to match(es) played on 18 November 2025. Source: UEFA
| 5 September 2025 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0–0 | Israel | Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom, Mostar |
| 18:00 | Report | Referee: Márton Rúsz (Hungary) |
| 10 October 2025 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0–0 | Netherlands | Stadion Grbavica, Sarajevo |
| 18:00 | Report | Attendance: 210 Referee: Szabolcs Kovacs (Romania) |
| 14 October 2025 | Slovenia | 0–2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Stadion Z'dežele, Celje |
| 18:00 | Report |
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Referee: Sam Barrott (England) |
| 18 November 2025 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | v | Norway | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 27 March 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | v | Slovenia | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 31 March 2026 | Israel | v | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Israel |
| 29 September 2026 | Norway | v | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Norway |
| 6 October 2026 | Netherlands | v | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Netherlands |
Personnel
Current technical staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Branislav Krunić |
| Assistant coaches | Sejad Salihović |
| Samir Muratović | |
| Draženko Bogdan | |
| Amir Spahić | |
| Goalkeeping coach | Zoran Sofrenić |
Coaching history
| Dates | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025–present | Branislav Krunić |
| 2024–2025 | Vinko Marinović |
| 2022–2024 | Igor Janković |
| 2020–2022 | Slobodan Starčević |
| 2017–2019 | Vinko Marinović |
| 2014–2016 | Darko Nestorović |
| 2011–2014 | Vlado Jagodić |
| 2008–2011 | Branimir Tulić |
| 2007–2008 | Nikola Nikić |
| 2002–2007 | Ibrahim Zukanović |
| 2001–2002 | Admir Smajić |
| 1998–2001 | Šener Bajramović |
| 1998 | Mišo Smajlović |
| 1996–1998 | Nermin Hadžiahmetović |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for qualifying game against Norway on 11 November 2025.[3]
Caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2025 after the game against Slovenia.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Tarik Karić | 19 September 2005 | 4 | 0 | Velež Mostar | |
| GK | Mladen Jurkas | 7 October 2007 | 2 | 0 | Borac Banja Luka | |
| GK | Sanin Mušija | 29 June 2005 | 0 | 0 | Sarajevo | |
| DF | Senad Mustafić | 7 September 2005 | 9 | 0 | Sturm Graz | |
| DF | Nidal Čelik | 17 July 2006 | 6 | 0 | Lens | |
| DF | Amar Ibrišimović | 17 April 2007 | 5 | 0 | Schalke 04 | |
| DF | Nermin Mujkić | 8 February 2004 | 5 | 0 | Sarajevo | |
| DF | Filip Taraba | 29 June 2006 | 5 | 0 | Istra 1961 | |
| DF | Haris Berbić | 12 April 2006 | 3 | 0 | Borac Banja Luka | |
| DF | Anes Čardaklija | 5 July 2005 | 2 | 0 | GAIS | |
| DF | Luka Mikulić | 7 May 2005 | 1 | 0 | Posušje | |
| MF | Muhamed Buljubašić | 4 July 2004 | 10 | 1 | Çaykur Rizespor | |
| MF | Niko Kovač | 8 April 2005 | 8 | 0 | Lecce | |
| MF | Nedim Keranović | 9 November 2006 | 5 | 1 | Rudar Prijedor | |
| MF | Matej Šakota | 16 August 2004 | 5 | 0 | Zrinjski | |
| MF | Albin Omić | 17 January 2004 | 4 | 0 | Loznica | |
| MF | Aldin Mešić | 4 February 2004 | 3 | 0 | Velež Mostar | |
| MF | Emin Kujović | 29 September 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1. FC Köln II | |
| MF | Benjamin Džanović | 11 August 2007 | 1 | 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | |
| MF | Borna Filipović | 5 June 2006 | 1 | 0 | Zrinjski | |
| MF | Luka Misimović | 1 March 2005 | 1 | 0 | Rudar Prijedor | |
| FW | Aleksandar Kahvić | 2 January 2004 | 10 | 0 | Domžale | |
| FW | Hamza Jaganjac | 27 February 2004 | 5 | 1 | Željezničar | |
| FW | Stefan Marčetić | 2 December 2006 | 4 | 0 | Borac Banja Luka | |
| FW | Amar Milak | 25 May 2006 | 2 | 1 | Velež Mostar | |
Recent call-ups
The following eligible players have been called up for the team within the last twelve months:
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Matej Bogdan | 21 December 2007 | 0 | 0 | Zrinjski | v. Slovenia, 14 October 2025 |
| GK | Arman Šutković | 5 March 2005 | 0 | 0 | Željezničar | v. Israel, 5 September 2025 |
| GK | Eldin Lolić | 15 May 2004 | 1 | 0 | Frosinone | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| DF | Savo Šušić | 27 January 2005 | 8 | 0 | Javor Ivanjica | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| DF | Arjan Malić PRO | 28 August 2005 | 1 | 0 | Sturm Graz | v. Serbia, 21 March 2025 |
| DF | Rijad Smajić | 2 May 2004 | 3 | 0 | St Pauli II | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Amar Jusupović | 4 May 2005 | 1 | 0 | Lausanne-Sport II | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| DF | Tarek Salihović | 13 August 2006 | 0 | 0 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Anes Krdžalić | 28 August 2004 | 11 | 0 | Sarajevo | v. Slovenia, 14 October 2025 |
| MF | Dženan Šabić | 4 January 2006 | 1 | 0 | Željezničar | v. Israel, 5 September 2025 |
| MF | Božidar Dimitrić | 11 March 2008 | 0 | 0 | Radnik Bijeljina | v. Israel, 5 September 2025 |
| MF | Darko Savić | 3 June 2008 | 0 | 0 | Sloga Doboj | v. Israel, 5 September 2025 |
| MF | Muamer Hamzić | 15 August 2005 | 5 | 0 | Sarajevo | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| MF | Kerim Alajbegović PRO | 21 September 2007 | 4 | 1 | Red Bull Salzburg | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| MF | Irfan Ramić | 5 March 2004 | 4 | 0 | Stupčanica Olovo | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| MF | Tarik Šikalo | 26 March 2004 | 4 | 1 | Velež Mostar | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| MF | Marko Kozina | 29 July 2005 | 2 | 0 | GOŠK Gabela | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Ermin Mahmić | 14 March 2005 | 0 | 0 | Slovan Liberec | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Nadir Ajanović | 28 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | Admira Wacker | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| MF | Daris Đezić | 22 April 2006 | 0 | 0 | Rapid Wien II | v. Bulgaria, 19 November 2024 |
| FW | Malik Tubić | 17 December 2007 | 1 | 0 | Schalke 04 | v. Slovenia, 14 October 2025 |
| FW | Davor Rakić | 4 July 2004 | 0 | 0 | Željezničar | v. Israel, 5 September 2025 |
| FW | Pavle Đajić | 3 August 2006 | 2 | 0 | Borac Banja Luka | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
| FW | David Čamber | 13 January 2005 | 2 | 0 | Posušje | v. Montenegro, 21 March 2025 |
INJ Withdrawn due to injury. | ||||||
See also
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship
- Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-18 football team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-17 football team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-15 football team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national football team
References
- ^ uefa.com (6 October 2006). "Hubník gives Czechs the edge". Archived from the original on 16 January 2016.
- ^ uefa.com (10 October 2006). "Frejlach sends Czechs through". Archived from the original on 16 January 2016.
- ^ "Spisak mladih Zmajeva za utakmicu sa Norveškom". www.nfsbih.ba (in Bosnian). 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
External links
- Media related to Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 association football team at Wikimedia Commons