Amar Dedić

Amar Dedić
Dedić with Red Bull Salzburg in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002
Place of birth Zell am See, Austria
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 37
Youth career
2008–2012 LUV Graz
2012–2015 Sturm Graz
2015–2019 Red Bull Salzburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2025 Red Bull Salzburg 60 (4)
2019–2021 Liefering 50 (2)
2021–2022 → Wolfsberger AC (loan) 32 (2)
2025 → Marseille (loan) 10 (0)
2025–2026 Benfica 25 (1)
2026– Newcastle United 1 (0)
International career‡
2018–2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina U17 12 (0)
2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 7 (0)
2021 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 5 (1)
2022– Bosnia and Herzegovina 31 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 July 2026

Amar Dedić (pronounced [ǎmar dêːditɕ]; born 18 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Newcastle United. Born in Austria, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Dedić started his professional career at Red Bull Salzburg, who assigned him to Liefering in 2019 and loaned him to Wolfsberger AC in 2021 and to Marseille in 2025. Later that year, he signed with Benfica. The following year, he joined Newcastle United.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dedić made his senior international debut in 2022, earning over 30 caps since. He represented the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Red Bull Salzburg

Dedić started playing football at a local club, before joining Sturm Graz's youth setup in 2012. In 2015, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg's youth academy. In August 2019, he signed his first professional contract with the team.[1] He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder squad, Liefering, against Amstetten on 26 July at the age of 16.[2] On 19 June 2020, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Dornbirn.[3]

In July, Dedić signed a new four-year deal with Red Bull Salzburg.[4] He made his official debut for the club in an Austrian Cup game against Bregenz on 9 September.[5]

In June 2021, he was sent on a season-long loan to Wolfsberger AC.[6]

Dedić made his league debut for Red Bull Salzburg on 6 August 2022 against Hartberg.[7] He debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Milan on 6 September.[8] On 19 October, he scored his first goal for the side in an Austrian Cup match against Admira Wacker.[9]

In January 2023, he extended his contract with the team until June 2027.[10]

He won his first trophy with the club on 21 May, when they were crowned league champions and managed to score his first league goal in a defeat of Sturm Graz.[11]

In February 2025, he was loaned to French outfit Marseille until the end of the season.[12]

Benfica

In June, Dedić was transferred to Portuguese side Benfica for an undisclosed fee.[13] He made his competitive debut for the club in the 2025 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira match against Sporting CP on 31 July and managed to win his first trophy.[14] Two weeks later, he made his league debut against Estrela.[15] On 31 August, he scored his first goal for Benfica in a victory over Alverca.[16]

Newcastle United

In August 2026, Dedić moved to English team Newcastle United on a five-year deal.[17] He debuted officially for the squad on 23 August against Liverpool.[18]

International career

Dedić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-17 team.[19]

In March 2022, he received his first senior call up, for friendly games against Georgia and Luxembourg.[20] He debuted against the latter on 29 March.[21]

On 23 March 2023, in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland, he scored his first senior international goal.[22]

In June 2026, Dedić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[23] He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Canada on 12 June.[24]

Personal life

Dedić is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ermedin Demirović, Tarik Muharemović and Dženis Burnić he visited a mosque in Sarajevo during the national team's concentration.[25]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 August 2026[26]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liefering 2019–20 2. Liga 242––––242
2020–21 2. Liga 260––––260
Total 502––––502
Red Bull Salzburg 2020–21 Austrian Bundesliga 0010–00–10
2022–23 Austrian Bundesliga 27132–8[c]0–383
2023–24 Austrian Bundesliga 21342–6[d]0–315
2024–25 Austrian Bundesliga 12020–11[d]0–250
Total 604104–250–958
Wolfsberger AC (loan) 2021–22 Austrian Bundesliga 32251–––373
Marseille (loan) 2024–25 Ligue 1 100––––100
Benfica 2025–26 Primeira Liga 241301014[d]01[e]0431
2026–27 Primeira Liga 1000002[f]0–30
Total 251301016010461
Newcastle United 2026–27 Premier League 100010––20
Career total 1789185204101024014
  1. ↑ Includes Austrian Cup, Taça de Portugal
  2. ↑ Includes Taça da Liga, EFL Cup
  3. ↑ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League; two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. 1 2 3 Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ↑ Appearance in Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
  6. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

As of match played 1 July 2026[27]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
202230
202391
202440
202580
202670
Total311
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Dedić goal.
List of international goals scored by Amar Dedić[27]
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 23 March 2023 Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 4  Iceland 3–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying

Honours

Red Bull Salzburg[26]

Benfica[26]

References

  1. ↑ "Mladi bh. reprezentativac potpisao za Salzburg". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "Amar Dedić sa 16 godina debitovao u seniorskom fudbalu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 26 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "Amar Dedić je sa 17 godina zabio svoj prvi gol u seniorskoj karijeri". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Amar Dedić u Salzburgu do ljeta 2024. godine". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 17 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Naš talentovani reprezentativac debitovao za Salzburg". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 10 September 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "Misimović ga ne hvali slučajno: Velika nada bh. reprezentacije potpisala za novi klub". raport.ba (in Bosnian). 18 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "Dedić: Za mlade igrače poput mene Salzburg je idealan klub za razvoj, želim se dokazati". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 7 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  8. ↑ "Dedić nakon debija u Ligi šampiona: Ovo je velika stvar za mene". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 7 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Amar Dedić postigao prvi pogodak u karijeri za Red Bull Salzburg". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 20 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Amar Dedić produžio ugovor sa Salzburgom do ljeta 2027. godine". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 11 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Gol i asistencija Dedića za titulu prvaka, novac od dresa ide za Krajinu". n1info.ba (in Bosnian). 21 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Amar Dedić i zvanično potpisao za Marseille". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Benfica predstavila reprezentativca BiH: Amar Dedić novi fudbaler slavog kluba". n1info.ba (in Bosnian). 14 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Amar Dedić osvojio prvi trofej s Benficom: Među najboljima na terenu". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Bh. reprezentativac debitovao u ligi: Amar Dedić odigrao 90 minuta protiv Estrele". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 16 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Dedić postigao prvi gol za Benficu, majstorskim driblingom je izbacio dvojicu igrača iz igre i pogodio". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Amar Dedić potpisao petogodišnji ugovor sa Newcastleom". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "Dedićev Newcastle ispustio pobjedu protiv Liverpoola u posljednjim sekundama meča". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Amar Dedić: Čast mi je uvijek bila da igram za BiH". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  20. ↑ "Petev objavio spisak Zmajeva za utakmice s Gruzijom i Luksemburgom, dva nova imena". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 11 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  21. ↑ "Zmajevi na Bilinom polju protiv Luksemburga prekinuli crni niz". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 29 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  22. ↑ "Savršen start kvalifikacija za EP: Zmajevi razbili Island, prvijenac fenomenalnog Dedića". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  23. ↑ "Barbarez poslao konačan spisak FIFA-i: Jedno ime otputovalo u Ameriku, ali nije na listi". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  24. ↑ "Šesti remi BiH u nizu, Kanada osvojila prvi bod na Mundijalima u historiji". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  25. ↑ "Zmajevi snimljeni na džumi: Dedić, Demirović, Muharemović i Burnić bili u džamiji u Sarajevu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 29 May 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  26. 1 2 3 "Amar Dedić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  27. 1 2 "Amar Dedić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
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