Ibrahim Drešević

Ibrahim Drešević (; born 24 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Machida Zelvia. Born in Sweden, he represented that nation at youth international levels but in 2019 switched to play for Kosovo national team.

Club career Elfsborg His debut with Elfsborg came on 25 August 2016 in a 0–7 biggest away win in the second round of 2016–17 Svenska Cupen against IK Gauthiod after coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute in place of Joakim Nilsson. Drešević made his first Allsvenskan appearance on 10 September after being named in the starting line-up in a 1–1 home draw against Kalmar.

Heerenveen On 31 January 2019, Drešević signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Eredivisie club Heerenveen. His debut with Heerenveen came sixteen days later in a 2–2 home draw against PSV after coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute in place of Jizz Hornkamp.

Fatih Karagümrük On 24 June 2022, Drešević signed a two-year contract with Süper Lig club Fatih Karagümrük. His debut with Fatih Karagümrük came on 21 August in a 4–1 away defeat against Beşiktaş after being named in the starting line-up.

Machida Zelvia

On 18 January 2024, Drešević was announced at Machida Zelvia.

International career Youth From 2014, until 2017, Drešević has been part of Sweden at youth international level, respectively has been part of the U17 and U19 teams and he with these teams played thirteen matches and scored one goal.

Senior On 22 May 2019, Drešević received a call-up from Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Montenegro and Bulgaria, but he was not available for these matches after FIFA did not permit him to play for Kosovo due to problems with his documentation. On 23 August 2019, FIFA gave permission for Drešević to play for Kosovo. His debut with Kosovo came on 10 October 2019 in a friendly match against Gibraltar after being named in the starting line-up.

Personal life Drešević was born in Fuxerna, Lilla Edet, Sweden, to Albanian parents from Tuzi, Montenegro.

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Honours Club Machida Zelvia Emperor's Cup: 2025