Haris Tabaković

Haris Tabaković (; born 20 June 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Tabaković started his professional career at Young Boys, who loaned him to Wil in 2014. Two years later, he joined Grasshoppers. The following year, he moved to Debrecen. In 2019, he signed with Diósgyőr. Tabaković joined Austria Lustenau in 2020. In 2022, he switched to Austria Wien. A year later, he was transferred to Hertha BSC. The following year, he moved to TSG Hoffenheim, who sent him on loan to Borussia Mönchengladbach the following year. He signed with Red Bull Salzburg in 2026.

A former Swiss youth international, Tabaković made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023, earning 11 caps since.

Club career

Early career Tabaković came through the youth academy of Young Boys. He made his professional debut against Luzern on 7 October 2012 at the age of 18. On 14 September 2013, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Young Fellows Juventus. In January 2014, he was sent on a 18-month loan to Wil. In January 2016, he joined Grasshoppers.

In August 2017, Tabaković signed with Hungarian team Debrecen. In June 2019, he switched to Diósgyőr.

In September 2020, he joined Austrian side Austria Lustenau. He scored his first career hat-trick against Lafnitz on 23 May 2021. In March 2022, he moved to Austria Wien.

Hertha BSC In August 2023, Tabaković signed a three-year deal with German outfit Hertha BSC. He made his official debut for the team on 4 August against Wehen Wiesbaden. On 12 August, he scored his first goal for Hertha BSC in a DFB-Pokal game against Carl Zeiss Jena. Two weeks later, he scored a brace in a defeat of Greuther Fürth, which were his first league goals for the squad.

Tabaković scored his first hat-trick for the club in a victory over Eintracht Braunschweig on 17 September. With 22 goals, he finished the 2023–24 season as 2. Bundesliga top scorer.

TSG Hoffenheim In August 2024, Tabaković was transferred to TSG Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the side against Eintracht Frankfurt on 31 August. On 19 October, he scored his first goal for TSG Hoffenheim in a win over VfL Bochum.

Loan to Borussia Mönchengladbach In July 2025, he was loaned to Borussia Mönchengladbach until the end of the season. He concluded the season as his club's top scorer with 13 league goals, including one on the final matchday against his parent club, Hoffenheim.

Red Bull Salzburg In July 2026, Tabaković moved to Red Bull Salzburg on a contract until June 2029. He debuted officially for the team on 1 August against Hartberg. On 6 August, he scored his first goal for Red Bull Salzburg in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Pafos. A week later, on 13 August, he scored his first hat-trick with the club in a 3–3 away draw in the second leg against Pafos.

International career Despite representing Switzerland at various youth levels, Tabaković decided to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level.

In November 2023, his request to change sports citizenship from Swiss to Bosnian was approved by FIFA. Earlier that month, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Luxembourg and Slovakia. He debuted against the former on 16 November.

On 12 October, in a friendly game against Malta, he scored his first senior international goal.

In June 2026, Tabaković was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shortly before the tournament, he suffered a metatarsal fracture but opted against surgery, choosing conservative treatment with a protective boot in hopes of recovering in time for the World Cup. He made his tournament debut in the Round of 32 match against the United States on 1 July.

Personal life Tabaković married his long-time girlfriend Sabrina in June 2024.

He is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ermedin Demirović, Jusuf Gazibegović, Nihad Mujakić, Haris Hajradinović, Dženis Burnić, Sead Kolašinac, Enver Kulašin, Nail Omerović, Benjamin Tahirović, Osman Hadžikić and Ermin Bičakčić he visited a mosque in Ilidža during the national team's concentration.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tabaković goal.

Honours Austria Lustenau 2. Liga: 2021–22

Individual 2. Liga top goalscorer: 2021–22 2. Bundesliga top goalscorer: 2023–24