Here is all you need to know about Anel Ahmedhodzic, including his career, family, religion, records and why the Bosnian in the news
During Sheffield United’s Wednesday night loss to Liverpool, Anel Ahmedhodzic became the first captain to play without the rainbow armband in seven years.
Who is Sheffield United player Anel Ahmedhodzic, bio, age, height, wife, religion, nationality, salary, stats
Regarding the absence of a rainbow captain’s armband during a recent Premier League match, there has been a lot of conjecture in the last few days.
In place of John Egan and Chris Basham, Ahmedhodzic was appointed captain, however he chose to wear the regular armband rather than the rainbow one. A Rainbow Laces campaign mandate requires all 20 Premier League captains to wear an armband in traditional Pride colours during designated matches.
Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai scored goals for Jurgen Klopp’s team, handing the Blades their first loss in Chris Wilder’s second stint as manager.
Regarding Ahmedhodzic’s absence from the rainbow armband during the Liverpool match, neither the player nor his team have offered an explanation.
Sheffield United player Anel Ahmedhodzic did not wear the Premier League rainbow armband in Wednesday night's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.
The first Premier League captain in 7 years not to wear the armband. 👀 pic.twitter.com/2PZWKfXdyp
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 9, 2023
Who is Anel Ahmedhodžić?
Born in Bosnia on March 26, 1999, in Malmö, Sweden, Anel Ahmedhodžić is a professional football player. The 24-year-old stands 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) tall.
A look at Anel Ahmedhodžić’s career
In the Premier League, he now plays centre-back for Sheffield United and the Bosnia & Herzegovina national team.
When Ahmedhodžić joined Malmö FF in 2019, he had begun his professional career at Nottingham Forest. A loan to the Danish Superliga team Hobro IK occurred during his first season at Malmo. He joined Sheffield United in the summer of 2022, a Championship team, and in his first season there, he helped them win promotion to the Premier League.
He earned 20 caps for Bosnia & Herzegovina since making his debut on the international scene in 2020.
Before Ahmedhodžić joined the junior system of the English team Nottingham Forest in January 2016, he started playing football with Malmö FF, his local team. At the age of seventeen, he played his first professional match on December 30 against Newcastle United. He then played for Malmö FF before signing for Sheffield United in July 2022.
Who are Anel Ahmedhodžić’s parents?
Anel Ahmedhodzic was born to Bosnian parents. His father’s name is Mirsad Ahmedhodzic. He is a Muslim by religion.
Who is Anel Ahmedhodžić’s wife?
Anel Ahmedhodžić got married to his long-time girlfriend Marijana Cecilija Mašić in July 2022.
What is Anel Ahmedhodžić’s net worth?
His transfer value at this time ranges from €7.3M to €12.1M. His most recent move was to Sheffield United from Malmo. The defender was signed by Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.
| Season | Gross P/W (GBP) | Gross P/Y (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | £ 25,000 | £ 1,300,000 |
| 2021-2022 | £ 3,301 | £ 171,649 |
| 2018-2019 | ||
| 2016-2017 | £ 500 | £ 26,000 |