Mensur Mujdža

Mensur Mujdža (; born 28 March 1984) is a Bosnian professional football manager and former player who is currently an assistant manager for TOPLYGA club FK Kauno Žalgiris.

Mujdža started his professional career at Zagreb, before joining SC Freiburg in 2009. Seven years later, he moved to 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

A former Croatian youth international, Mujdža made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2010, earning 37 caps until his retirement in 2015. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Early career Mujdža came through the youth setup of his hometown club Zagreb, which he joined in 1994. He made his professional debut in 2003 at the age of 19.

SC Freiburg In June 2009, Mujdža was transferred to German outfit SC Freiburg for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team on 22 August against Bayer Leverkusen.

In January 2011, he extended his contract with the club until June 2016.

On 28 April 2012, he scored his first goal for SC Freiburg in a triumph over 1. FC Köln.

Mujdža played his 100th game for the side on 18 October 2014 against VfL Wolfsburg.

In July 2015, he became team captain.

He was an important piece in SC Freiburg's capture of the 2. Bundesliga title, his first trophy with the club, which was secured on 30 April 2016 and earned them promotion to the Bundesliga just one season after being relegated.

Later stage of career In August 2016, Mujdža signed with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

He announced his retirement from football on 14 November 2017.

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

In July 2010, his request to change sports citizenship from Croatian to Bosnian was approved by FIFA. Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Qatar, and debuted in that game on 10 August.

In June 2014, Mujdža was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the country's first major competition. He made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Argentina on 15 June.

Personal life Mujdža's older brother Jasmin was also a professional footballer.

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International

Honours SC Freiburg 2. Bundesliga: 2015–16