Esmir Bajraktarevic

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 3

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0

International appearances: 19

International goals: 1

International debut: 7 September 2024 vs Netherlands, UEFA Nations League 2024/25

Club: PSV Eindhoven (NED)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

With Sergej Barbarez likely to persist with his wing-back system and a more conservative approach more generally, it will be imperative that at least one of their wing-backs is an attacking threat and, with the solidity of Benfica’s Amar Dedic on one flank, that responsibility will fall to PSV Eindhoven’s Esmir Bajraktarevic. Often an out and out winger for the Dutch champions, Bajraktarevic will be imperative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially with a wicked delivery to try and service the likes of Edin Dzeko and Ermedin Demirovic up-front.