Biography
Who is Amar Dedić?
Early career and development
Amar Dedić began his football path at a local club before joining the youth academy of Sturm Graz in 2012. He transferred to the Red Bull Salzburg youth setup in 2015 to continue his development. By August 2019, he secured his first professional contract with the organization. His initial competitive appearances occurred with the feeder team, Liefering, where he debuted against Amstetten in July 2019 at sixteen. In June 2020, he recorded his opening professional goal during a match against Dornbirn.
Professional club rise
After strengthening his spot, Amar Dedić signed an extended four-year deal with Red Bull Salzburg in July 2020. He made his official club debut during an Austrian Cup fixture against Bregenz that September. The team sent him on a season-long loan to Wolfsberger AC in June 2021 to gain more experience.
Upon returning, he appeared in his first league match for Red Bull Salzburg in August 2022 and debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Milan the following month. He scored his first goal for the club in October 2022 against Admira Wacker. In early 2023, he committed his future to the team until 2027. He celebrated his first major trophy in May 2023 when the squad claimed the Austrian Bundesliga title, with Dedić scoring in a victory over Sturm Graz.
European transfers and Newcastle United
In February 2025, the defender moved to the French club Marseille on a loan agreement that lasted until the end of that season. Shortly after, in June 2025, he transferred to the Portuguese side Benfica for an undisclosed amount. He debuted for Benfica in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira against Sporting CP in July 2025, winning the trophy. He scored his first goal for the club against Alverca in August 2025.
By August 2026, he moved to the English Premier League with Newcastle United on a five-year contract. The reported transfer fee was nearly thirty million pounds. This move reunited him with his former coach, Matthias Jaissle. His official debut for the English team occurred on August 23 against Liverpool, followed by two assists in a Carabao Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion.
International football and personal life
Amar Dedić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina across all youth levels and served as captain for the under-17 squad. He earned his first senior call-up in March 2022 and debuted against Luxembourg on March 29. In March 2023, he scored his first senior international goal during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland. He was later named to the national roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making his tournament debut against Canada in June 2026.
Outside of his professional career, Dedić is a practicing Muslim. He has visited a mosque in Sarajevo with teammates Ermedin Demirović, Tarik Muharemović, and Dženis Burnić during national team gatherings.
Birthday and age
Amar Dedić was born on August 18, 2002, which makes Amar 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Amar shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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