Samed Baždar


Samed Baždar is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok, on loan from Spanish club Zaragoza. Born in Serbia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Baždar started his professional career at Partizan, before joining Zaragoza in 2024, who loaned him to Jagiellonia in 2026.
A former Serbian youth international, Baždar also made his senior international debut for Serbia, before switching his allegiance to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024, earning 11 caps since.
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Club career

Partizan

Baždar started playing football at local clubs, before joining Partizan's youth academy in 2018. In December 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the team. He made his professional debut against Voždovac on 15 May 2021 at the age of 17. On 9 July 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Javor.
In August, he signed a new four-year deal with the squad.

Zaragoza

In July 2024, Baždar was transferred to Spanish side Zaragoza for an undisclosed transfer fee. He made his official debut for the club on 16 August against Cádiz. On 21 September, he scored his first goal for Real Zaragoza against Levante, which secured the victory for his team.
In January 2026, he was loaned to Polish outfit Jagiellonia Białystok until the end of the season.

International career

After representing the Serbia at all youth levels, Baždar made his senior international debut in a friendly game against Cyprus on 25 March 2024. However, in October, he decided that he would play for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the future.
In November, his request to change sports citizenship from Serbian to Bosnian was approved by FIFA. Earlier that month, he received his first senior call up, for 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A matches against Germany and the Netherlands. He debuted against the former on 16 November.
On 6 September 2025, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against San Marino, Baždar scored his first senior international goal.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
16 September 2025San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino74–06–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification