Nidal Čelik


Nidal Čelik is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Lens and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Čelik started his professional career at Sarajevo, before joining Lens in 2025.
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Club career

Sarajevo

Čelik came through the youth academy of his hometown club Sarajevo, which he joined in 2017. In July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the team. He made his professional debut in a Bosnian Cup game against Sloga Uskoplje on 27 September 2023 at the age of 17. Two months later, he made his league debut against GOŠK Gabela.
He signed a new three-year deal with the side in June 2024.
In November, he was named squad captain.

Lens

In February 2025, Čelik moved to French outfit Lens on a contract until June 2029.

International career

Čelik represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels.
In November 2024, he received his first senior call up, for 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A games against Germany and the Netherlands.