Sejad Salihović was born on 8 October 1984 in Zvornik. He is a Bosnian football player who performs for the squad of 1899 Hoffenheim, basically he plays as a left midfielder, but also as centre midfield, a left winger and occasionally a left back. Sejad is a free kick specialist and has a superb shot with his left foot.
Salihović started his career in the lower-league youth teams Minerva 93 Berlin. Sejad then moved to Berlin in 1992 together with his family. The next team the footballer played for was Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, where he performed for the U-17 and U-19 teams before finally becoming one of the reserves in 2003. In 2004 Salihović was called to the first team. He made his first appearance in a match against Hamburger SV side on 26 September 2004, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. The footballer performed for Hertha 03 Zehlendorf in 5 matches and played in 88 games, netting 35 goals for the reserve team.
In October 2006, Salihović played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U-21, and kicked two goals in a 2-3 defeat to Czech Republic in the 2007 UEFA European U-21 Football Championship play-offs. Both his goals were brilliant shots from 25 meters out and 30 meters out.
In 2006/2007 Salihović was transferred to 1899 Hoffenheim for the amount of 250.000 Euros, and still performs for the club. The footballer debuted in round 34 and distinguished himself making a double in the match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. In total, for the squad Sejad performed in 163 matches with 42 balls scored being one of the most significant players in the team. Salihović signed the contract until 2012, which was eventually extended till 2016.
In view of his superb results in the club the player was transferred to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. Here the footballer debuted on 17 October 2007, coming in as a substitute during the 82nd minute. Salihović scored his first goal on 9 September 2009 taking a penalty kick to the Turkish goal. In total, Sejad played 20 games for the squad, netting 3 times.
At present Salihović is a captain and one of the key players at 1899 Hoffenheim.
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