Edin Višća
Bosnian footballer and midfielder
Born
February 17th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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A professional footballer born in 1990, this midfielder played primarily for the Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir. He gained recognition for his contributions to the club, helping them secure multiple titles in the Turkish Süper Lig. Internationally, he represented Bosnia and Herzegovina, making significant appearances in UEFA European Championship qualifiers and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Played for Istanbul Basaksehir
Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in international matches
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