Arjan Malić
Arjan Malić is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz. Born in Slovenia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Malić started his professional career at Ried, playing first in its reserve team, before joining Sturm Graz in 2024.
Malić represented Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth levels, but decided to represent the latter at the senior level. He made his senior international debut in 2025.
Club career
Early career
Malić came through Ried's youth setup, which he joined in 2014. He made his professional debut against FAC on 30 July 2023 at the age of 17. On 1 March 2024, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Stripfing.Sturm Graz
In June, Malić was transferred to Sturm Graz for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team against Red Bull Salzburg on 6 October.Malić debuted in the UEFA Champions League away at Lille on 11 December. Six weeks later, he scored his first goal in the competition against RB Leipzig, which was his first goal for Sturm Graz.
He won his first trophy with the club on 24 May, when they were crowned league champions.
On 14 December, he scored his first league goal against Austria Wien.
International career
Despite representing Slovenia at the under-19 level, Malić decided to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level. He was first part of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team.In March 2025, he received his first senior call up, for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Romania and Cyprus. He debuted against the former on 21 March.