Srđan Grahovac (pronounced [sřdʑan grǎxoʋats]; born 19 September 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Borac Banja Luka.

Srđan Grahovac
Grahovac with Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-09-19) 19 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Borac Banja Luka
Number 15
Youth career
2002–2009 Borac Banja Luka
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2014 Borac Banja Luka 116 (6)
2014–2018 Rapid Wien 59 (4)
2017Astana (loan) 26 (8)
2018–2019 Astana 0 (0)
2018Rijeka (loan) 26 (0)
2019–2022 Rapid Wien 77 (2)
2022–2023 Rizespor 7 (0)
2023– Borac Banja Luka 36 (5)
International career
2007–2008 Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 6 (1)
2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 5 (0)
2011–2014 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 23 (3)
2016 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2024

Grahovac started his professional career at Borac Banja Luka, before joining Rapid Wien in 2014. In 2017, he was sent on loan to Astana, with whom he signed permanently the following year. Later that year, he was loaned to Rijeka. In 2019, he went back to Rapid Wien. Three years later, Grahovac moved to Rizespor. He returned to Borac Banja Luka in 2023.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grahovac made his senior international debut in 2016, earning 3 caps.

Club career

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Early career

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Grahovac came through the youth academy of his hometown club Borac Banja Luka, which he joined in 2002.[1] He made his professional debut against Laktaši on 1 August 2009 at the age of 16.[2] On 27 February 2011, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Široki Brijeg.[3]

Rapid Wien

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Grahovac playing for Rapid Wien in 2015

In June 2014, Grahovac was transferred to Austrian side Rapid Wien for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his official debut for the team on 31 August against Grödig.[5] On 29 November 2015, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien in a defeat of Altach.[6]

In June 2016, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2019.[7]

Astana

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In March 2017, Grahovac was loaned to Kazakh outfit Astana until the end of the season.[8] He made his competitive debut for the side against Shakhter Karagandy on 1 April.[9] On 16 April, he scored his first goal for Astana in a victory over Okzhetpes.[10] He won his first trophy with the club on 5 November, when they were crowned league champions.[11]

In February 2018, after signing permanently with Astana, he was sent on a year-long loan to Croatian team Rijeka.[12]

Return to Rapid Wien

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In January 2019, Grahovac returned to Rapid Wien on a contract until June 2022.[13] He played his first official game for the squad since coming back on 2 March against St. Pölten.[14]

Grahovac played his 100th game for the side against Sturm Graz on 30 May.[15]

On 31 January 2021, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien after returning against LASK.[16]

Later stage of career

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In July 2022, Grahovac moved to Turkish outfit Rizespor.[17]

In August 2023, he went back to Borac Banja Luka.[18]

International career

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Grahovac represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić, and is the most capped player in selection's history, having appeared in 23 games.[19]

In September 2015, he received his first senior call-up, for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Wales and Cyprus,[20] but had to wait until 25 March 2016 to make his debut in a friendly game against Luxembourg.[21]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 4 December 2024[22]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Borac Banja Luka 2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 10 0 3 0 13 0
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 24 1 2 0 0 0 26 1
2011–12 Bosnian Premier League 26 1 6 0 2[b] 0 34 1
2012–13 Bosnian Premier League 29 2 1 0 2[c] 1 32 3
2013–14 Bosnian Premier League 27 2 2 0 29 2
Total 116 6 14 0 4 1 134 7
Rapid Wien 2014–15 Austrian Bundesliga 13 0 3 0 0 0 16 0
2015–16 Austrian Bundesliga 26 2 2 0 11[d] 0 39 2
2016–17 Austrian Bundesliga 20 2 2 0 9[c] 0 31 2
Total 59 4 7 0 20 0 86 4
Astana (loan) 2017 Kazakhstan Premier League 26 8 0 0 10[e] 0 36 8
Rijeka (loan) 2017–18 Croatian Football League 14 0 1 0 15 0
2018–19 Croatian Football League 12 0 1 0 2[c] 0 15 0
Total 26 0 2 0 2 0 30 0
Rapid Wien 2018–19 Austrian Bundesliga 8 0 2 0 2[c] 0 3[f] 0 15 0
2019–20 Austrian Bundesliga 19 0 1 0 20 0
2020–21 Austrian Bundesliga 27 1 2 0 7[g] 0 36 1
2021–22 Austrian Bundesliga 23 1 3 2 12[h] 0 38 3
Total 77 2 8 2 21 0 3 0 109 4
Rizespor 2022–23 1. Lig 7 0 1 0 8 0
Borac Banja Luka 2023–24 Bosnian Premier League 27 4 6 0 33 4
2024–25 Bosnian Premier League 9 1 1 0 10[i] 0 20 1
Total 36 5 7 0 10 0 53 5
Career total 347 25 39 2 67 1 3 0 456 28
  1. ^ Includes Bosnian Cup, Austrian Cup, Croatian Cup, Turkish Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League; four appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ Appearances in Austrian Bundesliga play-offs for UEFA Europa League
  7. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League; five appearances in UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League; nine appearances in UEFA Europa League; two appearances in UEFA Conference League
  9. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League; four appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[23]
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2016 3 0
Total 3 0

Honours

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Borac Banja Luka[22]

Astana[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Od Borca do kapitenske trake u Rapidu: Ostaje žal što nisam dobio pravu priliku u reprezentaciji". sportsport.com (in Bosnian). 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Golijada Veleža i nova sramota u Trebinju". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 1 August 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Borac odnio pun plijen sa Pecare". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 27 February 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Srđan Grahovac potpisao za bečki Rapid". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Rapid slavio, Grahovac odigrao 90 minuta". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Prelijep pogodak Srđana Grahovca za Rapid". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 29 November 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  7. ^ "Grahovac produžio vjernost viceprvaku Austrije". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 18 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Srđan Grahovac ide na posudbu u Astanu". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 16 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Grahovac: Zadovoljan sam uslovima u Kazahstanu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Grahovac strijelac u visokoj pobjedi Astane protiv Okzhetpesa". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 16 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Aničić i Grahovac s Astanom osvojili titulu prvaka Kazahstana". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 5 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Srđan Grahovac na posudbi u Rijeci do kraja 2018. godine". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 13 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Srđan Grahovac se vratio u Rapid". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 15 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  14. ^ "Dobra partija Srđana Grahovca nije prošla neopaženo". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 2 March 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Srđan Grahovac neće po dobrom pamtiti 100. nastup za klub". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 30 May 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  16. ^ "Srđan Grahovac strijelac u pobjedi Rapida". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 31 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Srđan Grahovac karijeru nastavlja u Turskoj". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 21 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Srđan Grahovac se nakon devet godina vratio u Borac". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  19. ^ "Grahovac: Ne volim prognozirati rezultat, ali imamo kvalitet". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 6 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  20. ^ "Meša objavio spisak, pozvao i Hodžića, Grahovca, Vranješa". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  21. ^ "BiH bez lijepe igre do visoke pobjede u Luksemburgu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 25 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  22. ^ a b c "S. Grahovac". soccerway.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  23. ^ "Srđan Grahovac". eu-football.info. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
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