Arjan Malić
Bosnian association football player
Arjan Malić (pronounced [ǎrjan mâːlitɕ]; born 28 August 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz. Born in Slovenia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Malić started his professional career at Ried, playing first in its reserve team, before joining Sturm Graz in 2024.
Malić represented Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth levels, but decided to represent the latter at the senior level. He made his senior international debut in 2025 and represented the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Early career
Malić came through Ried's youth setup, which he joined in 2014. He made his professional debut against FAC on 30 July 2023 at the age of 17. On 1 March 2024, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Stripfing.
Sturm Graz
In June, Malić was transferred to Sturm Graz for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team against Red Bull Salzburg on 6 October.
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