Bosnian footballer (born 2004)
Aleksandar Kahvić (born 2 January 2004) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. Bundesliga club SSV Ulm.
Club career
Born in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kahvić started his career with Bosnian side Sporting AF Teslić, before moving to Internacional Beograd, where he notably scored 24 goals in 16 games before being picked up by Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade and immediately loaned to affiliate Grafičar.[2][3]
In October 2021 he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2004 worldwide.[4]
After being linked with moves to Russia and Slovenia, Kahvić joined Israeli side Maccabi Haifa on loan with an option to buy in September 2022.[5][6]
Kahvić moved on loan to OFK Beograd in the summer of 2023, scored 9 goals in 10 games in 2023–24 Serbian First League.[7]
On 22 January 2024, Kahvić was loaned to Železničar Pančevo on a six-month contract.[8]
On 30 August 2024, Kahvić signed with SSV Ulm in Germany.[9]
International career
Kahvić has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at under-19 and under-21 level.[1]
Style of play
Standing at 1.92 m, Kahvić is known for his prolific goalscoring ability, and models his style of play on Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.[2][10]
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