Biography
Who is Dženis Burnić?
Club Career Beginnings
Dženis Burnić began his football path at a local club before entering the youth academy of Borussia Dortmund in 2006. He secured his first professional contract with the club in April 2015. His official professional debut took place during a UEFA Champions League fixture against Sporting CP in October 2016 at the age of eighteen, followed by his league debut against SV Darmstadt four months later.
To gain further playing experience, he was loaned to VfB Stuttgart for the season in July 2017. He later joined Dynamo Dresden on loan in January 2019, with that agreement being extended for an additional campaign. During his time with Dynamo Dresden, he scored his first professional goal against FC St. Pauli to secure a victory for his squad.
Later Club Path
In August 2020, Dženis Burnić transferred to 1. FC Heidenheim on a three-year contract, making his debut against Holstein Kiel in November. He achieved a major milestone by winning the 2. Bundesliga title with the club during the 2022 to 2023 season, which secured their promotion to the Bundesliga. Following this success, he moved to Karlsruher SC in July 2023 on a one-year deal and scored on his debut against VfL Osnabrück.
He extended his commitment to Karlsruher SC by signing a new multi-year contract in April 2024. Continuing his professional path abroad, he joined the Greek club Volos in September 2026.
International Career
Initially, Dženis Burnić represented Germany across various youth international levels. He later chose to switch his sporting allegiance to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level. FIFA approved his request to change his sports citizenship in May 2024, and he received his first senior call-up for friendlies against England and Italy.
He made his senior debut against England in June 2024 and subsequently earned over twenty caps for the national team. In June 2026, he was named in the squad for the FIFA World Cup and made his tournament debut in the opening group match against Canada.
Personal Life
Dženis Burnić was born in Hamm, Germany. He married his long-time partner Danijela in June 2023, and the couple has a son together. He is a practising Muslim and visited a mosque in Sarajevo alongside international teammates during a national team gathering.
Birthday and age
Dženis Burnić was born on May 22, 1998, which makes Dženis 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Dženis shares the date with 45 other famous people.
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