About Nijaz Merdanović
Born 1957. Nijaz Merdanović is a Bosnian association football player.
Nijaz Merdanović (born 15 January 1957) is a Bosnian retired professional footballer and current marketing director of the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Playing career At the time considered one of Yugoslavia's biggest footballing talents, Merdanić debuted for Sarajevo at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in the history of the club to appear in a senior league game. A chronic knee injury that resulted in three separate operations would end his playing career at the age of only 27. He is the current marketing director of the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Personal life Nijaz's younger brother Senad also played for Sarajevo.
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Who is Nijaz Merdanović?
Bosnian footballer
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Nijaz Merdanović was born on 15 January 1957 in Kakanj.
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Nijaz Merdanović is an association football player.
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Nijaz Merdanović is Bosnian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nijaz Merdanović. https://biography.guide/nijaz-merdanovic/
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