Kerim Alajbegovic

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 3

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 1

International appearances: 13

International goals: 2

International debut: 6 September 2025 vs San Marino, FIFA World Cup qualifying 2026

Club: FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT)

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

With a lot of hype and expectation surrounding him, Kerim Alajbegovic could take this summer’s FIFA World Cup by storm. Calmly slotting away his penalty in shootouts against both Wales and Italy, the 18-year-old Cologne-born attacker is something of a human highlights reel, constantly probing the defence and looking to beat a man. His ability has stood out so much that he has already earned a move from RB Salzburg to Bayer Leverkusen this summer and the youngster could be a crucial point of difference for the Bosnians in North America.