Edin Višća (; born 17 February 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Süper Lig club İstanbul Başakşehir.
Višća started his professional career at Budućnost Banovići, before joining Željezničar in 2009. Two years later, he moved to İstanbul Başakşehir. In 2022, he signed with Trabzonspor. He came back to İstanbul Başakşehir in 2026.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Višća made his senior international debut in 2010, earning over 50 caps and scoring 10 goals until 2020. He represented the nation at their first ever major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Early career Višća came through Budućnost Banovići's youth setup, which he joined in 2005. He made his professional debut against Ozren Semizovac on 10 September 2007 at the age of 17.
Željezničar In September 2009, Višća signed a three-year contract with Željezničar. He made his official debut for the team against Čelik Zenica on 27 February 2010. On 3 April, he scored his first goal for Željezničar in a triumph over Travnik. He won his first trophy with the club on 23 May, when they were crowned league champions.
İstanbul Başakşehir In August 2011, Višća moved to Turkish outfit İstanbul Başakşehir on a five-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the side on 11 September against Galatasaray. On 3 January 2012, he scored his first goal for İstanbul Başakşehir against the same opponent.
He made his 100th appearance for the team against Boluspor on 13 April 2014.
Višća was an important piece in İstanbul Başakşehir's capture of the 1. Lig title, his first trophy with the club, which was secured on 23 April and earned them promotion to the Süper Lig just one season after being relegated. He had an impact of 10 goals and 10 assists.
In August 2016, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2020.
He scored his 51st goal for İstanbul Başakşehir in a defeat of Kayserispor on 14 January 2017, becoming their top all-time goalscorer.
Višća played his 200th game for the side on 18 February against Gaziantepspor.
He appeared in his 300th game for the team on 24 May against Alanyaspor and managed to score a goal.
Višća was instrumental in İstanbul Başakşehir's conquest of the Süper Lig title, first in their history, which was sealed on 19 July 2020. He scored 13 goals and added 12 assists.
He scored his 100th goal for the club in a loss to Kasımpaşa on 26 July.
In October, he signed a new five-year deal with İstanbul Başakşehir.
Višća debuted in the UEFA Champions League away at RB Leipzig on 20 October. Two weeks later, he scored his first goal in the competition against Manchester United.
Trabzonspor In January 2022, Višća was transferred to Trabzonspor for an undisclosed fee. He debuted officially for the squad against Sivasspor on 15 January. On 23 January, he scored his first goal for Trabzonspor against Galatasaray, which secured the victory for his team. He won his first piece of silverware with the club on 30 April, when they were proclaimed league winners.
Višća gave his 109th assist in the Süper Lig on 21 January 2024 and became the best assist provider in league history, surpassing the previous record of 108 held by Alex.
He played his 100th match for Trabzonspor against Sivasspor on 20 January 2025.
In January, he penned a new one-year contract with the side.
Return to İstanbul Başakşehir In June 2026, Višća returned to İstanbul Başakşehir on a deal until June 2027.
International career Višća represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.
In November 2010, he received his first senior call up, for a friendly game against Poland, and debuted in that match on 10 December.
In June 2014, Višća was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first ever major competition. He made his tournament debut in the opening group tie against Argentina on 15 June.
On 12 June 2015, in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel, Višća scored a brace, his first senior international goals.
He scored his first career hat-trick against South Korea on 1 June 2018.
Višća retired from international football on 21 May 2021.
Personal life Višća is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ibrahim Šehić, Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Sead Kolašinac and Ervin Zukanović he visited a mosque in Zenica during the national team's concentration.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsŽeljezničar2009–10Bosnian Premier League11242––1542010–11Bosnian Premier League2796020–3592011–12Bosnian Premier League100030–40Total391110250–5413İstanbul Başakşehir2011–12Süper Lig36510––3752012–13Süper Lig28300––2832013–141. Lig341010––35102014–15Süper Lig34810––3582015–16Süper Lig34175020–41172016–17Süper Lig3486032–43102017–18Süper Lig3391095–43142018–19Süper Lig34132120–38142019–20Süper Lig331320126–47192020–21Süper Lig2651051003262021–22Süper Lig18410––194Total344952113314–398110Trabzonspor2021–22Süper Lig18531––2162022–23Süper Lig1321000101522023–24Süper Lig37572––4472024–25Süper Lig3045250–4062025–26Süper Lig9000–0090Total10716165501012921İstanbul Başakşehir2026–27Süper Lig000000–00Career total490122478431410581144
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201010201100201200201360201480201572201660201753201893201982202050Total5510
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Višća goal. +List of international goals scored by Edin VišćaNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition112 June 2015Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina171–13–1UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying23–1325 March 2017Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina294–05–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification431 August 2017GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus312–02–32018 FIFA World Cup qualification57 October 2017Grbavica, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina332–13–42018 FIFA World Cup qualification61 June 2018Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea361–03–1Friendly72–183–1926 March 2019Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina441–02–2UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying105 September 2019Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina474–05–0UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying
Honours Željezničar Bosnian Premier League: 2009–10 Bosnian Cup: 2010–11
İstanbul Başakşehir Süper Lig: 2019–20 1. Lig: 2013–14
Trabzonspor Süper Lig: 2021–22 Turkish Cup: 2025–26 Turkish Super Cup: 2022
Individual Süper Lig Player of the Season: 2018–19 Süper Lig top assist provider: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20
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