Powerful Bosnian striker who scored crucial goals for Manchester City and became one of Serie A's most prolific forwards at Roma.
Edin Džeko was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 17 March 1986. He survived the Siege of Sarajevo as a child. After impressing at Wolfsburg, where he won the Bundesliga in 2009, he joined Manchester City in 2011 for £27 million. He scored 72 goals in 189 appearances for City, winning two Premier League titles (2012, 2014) and a League Cup. He later joined Roma, becoming their third all-time top scorer with 119 goals. He has earned over 130 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina, their all-time leading scorer. He moved to Inter Milan and then Fenerbahçe.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's all-time leading goalscorer
He grew up during the Siege of Sarajevo, one of the longest sieges in modern warfare, and football was his escape during those devastating years.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent aerial ability and strong hold-up play
Lasting Impact
Most successful Bosnian footballer and leading goalscorer for club and country
Career Honours
- Premier League 2x
- Bundesliga 2009
- League Cup 2014
- Serie A 2017
- Coppa Italia 2016
- DFB-Pokal 2015
- FA Cup 2011
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Željezničar | 2003–2005 | 40 | 5 | #9 |
| Wolfsburg | 2007–2011 | 142 | 62 | #25 |
| Roma | 2015–2021 | 47 | 14 | #25 |
| Manchester City | 2011–2015 | 15 | 6 | #25 |
| Teplice | 2005–2007 | 32 | 13 | — |
| Inter Milan | 2021–2023 | 109 | 54 | — |
| Fenerbahçe | 2023–2024 | 51 | 23 | — |
| Bosnian | — | 134 | 65 | — |