Elvis Sarić (; born 21 July 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Sarić started his professional career at GOŠK Dubrovnik, before joining Lučko in 2009. Four years later, he moved to Vinogradar. In 2014, he switched to Inter Zaprešić. Later that year, he went to Sloboda Tuzla. Sarić joined Sarajevo in 2016. Two years later, he signed with Suwon Bluewings. A year later, he was transferred to Al Ahli. He moved to Gorica in 2021. The following year, he went back to Suwon Bluewings.
Sarić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018, earning 19 caps until 2021.
Club career
Early career Sarić came through youth setup of his hometown club GOŠK Dubrovnik. He made his professional debut in 2008 at the age of 18. After leaving the team, he played in Croatia further for Lučko, Vinogradar and Inter Zaprešić.
In the summer of 2014, he joined Bosnian side Sloboda Tuzla.
In June 2016, he switched to Sarajevo.
Suwon Bluewings In July 2018, Sarić moved to South Korean outfit Suwon Bluewings on a three-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the club on 11 July against Jeonnam Dragons. On 8 August, he scored his first goal for Suwon Bluewings in Korean FA Cup game against Cheonan City. Seven weeks later, he scored a brace against Ulsan Hyundai, his first league goals for the team.
Al Ahli In July 2019, Sarić was transferred to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the club against Al-Adalah on 22 August.
In September 2020, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. He returned to the pitch on 15 April 2021, over seven months after the injury.
Later stage of career In September, Sarić signed with Gorica.
In January 2022, he returned to Suwon Bluewings.
In February 2023, Sarić joined Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu.
International career In January 2018, Sarić received his first senior call-up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for friendly games against the United States and Mexico. He debuted against the former on 28 January.
On 8 September, in a 2018–19 UEFA Nations League game against Northern Ireland, Sarić scored his first senior international goal.
Personal life Sarić married his long-time girlfriend Ivona in June 2020. He adheres to the Muslim faith.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGOŠK Dubrovnik2008–09Croatian Second League South313–––313Lučko2009–10Croatian First League246———2462010–11255———2552011–12Croatian Football League142———1422012–13Croatian First League156———156Total7819———7819Vinogradar2012–13Croatian First League85———85Inter Zaprešić2013–14141———141Sloboda Tuzla2014–15Bosnian Premier League28210——2922015–1624370——313Total52580——605Sarajevo2016–17Bosnian Premier League27470——3442017–182851020—315Total5598020—659Suwon Samsung Bluewings2018K League 11831140—234201912121——142Total3043240—376Al Ahli2019–20Saudi Professional League2404000—2802020–21000060—60Total2404060—340Gorica2021–22Croatian Football League5000——50Suwon Samsung Bluewings2022K League 128230—20332Qingdao Hainiu2023Chinese Super League28320——303202428300——283202523510——245Total791130——8211Career total404592921202044761
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina2018121201960202000202110Total191
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sarić goal. +List of international goals scored by Elvis SarićNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition18 September 2018Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland72–02–12018–19 UEFA Nations League
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