Dženan Pejčinović (born 15 February 2005) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for club VfB Stuttgart.
Club career Early career Born in Munich to Montenegrin parents from Plav, Pejčinović started his career with German giants Bayern Munich through their youth system, before a move to FC Augsburg in 2017. After stellar performances in the FC Augsburg academy, he was recruited by and linked with moves to teams across Europe, including Italian sides Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus, English sides Chelsea and Manchester City, along with Dutch side Ajax.
VfL Wolfsburg Despite this interest, Pejčinović decided to stay in Germany, signing with Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg in July 2022.
Loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf In July 2024, Pejčinović joined 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf on a one-year loan deal for the 2024–25 season.
VfB Stuttgart On 10 August 2026, he moved to fellow Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, on a permanent transfer and signing a contract until 2031, leaving VfL Wolfsburg after its relegation to the second tier. On 21 August, he made his debut in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, scoring a hattrick in a 4–0 win over Hansa Rostock.
International career He is eligible to represent Germany, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina (as his paternal grandparents are from the latter).https://sportske.ba/clanak/veliki-udarac-za-zmajeve-talentovani-napadac-odbio-igrati-za-bosnu-i-hercegovinu/ Having represented Montenegro at under-15 level, Pejčinović switched allegiances to Germany in 2020, and has represented them from under-16 to under-21 levels.
Style of play A tall and powerful forward, he has earned comparisons to Bosnian striker Edin Džeko, and was given the nickname "Džeko" by his teammates at Wolfsburg. Pejčinović himself says his strengths are heading the ball and his finishing ability. He is a fan of English forward Harry Kane.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfL Wolfsburg2022–23Bundesliga1000——102023–24Bundesliga4000——402025–26Bundesliga30823—213412Total35823—213912Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)2024–252. Bundesliga19510——205VfB Stuttgart2026–27Bundesliga401310—63Career total58134610216520
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