Edin Džeko
Edin Džeko (born 17 March 1986) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and captains the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Džeko began his career at Željezničar in 2003, where he won the Bosnian Premier League and the Bosnian Cup in 2004. In 2005, he moved to Teplice in the Czech Republic, where he spent two seasons before joining VfL Wolfsburg in 2007. With Wolfsburg, he won the Bundesliga in 2009.
In 2010, Džeko joined Manchester City for a fee of £27 million. He won the Premier League title in 2012 and the FA Cup in 2011. In 2015, he moved to Roma on loan, before joining the club permanently in 2016. He won the Coppa Italia with Roma in 2022.
Džeko has made over 100 appearances for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, scoring 64 goals. He was part of the Bosnian squad that reached the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Džeko is known for his physical strength, heading ability, and goalscoring prowess. He has been praised by managers and teammates for his work ethic and dedication.
Here are some of the highlights of Edin Džeko's career:
- Bosnian Premier League: 2004
- Bosnian Cup: 2004
- Bundesliga: 2009
- Premier League: 2012
- FA Cup: 2011
- Coppa Italia: 2022
- UEFA Europa League: 2017
- FIFA World Cup: Second round (2014)
- UEFA Nations League: Promotion to League A (2020)
Džeko has also won numerous individual awards, including the Bosnian Footballer of the Year award six times, the Premier League Player of the Month award twice, and the Serie A Goal of the Month award once.
Džeko is considered to be one of the best strikers of his generation. He is a powerful and prolific goalscorer who has proven his ability to perform at the highest level. He is also a dedicated and hardworking player who is always willing to put in the effort to help his team win.
