Srđan Grahovac (; born 19 September 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Borac Banja Luka.
Grahovac started his professional career at Borac Banja Luka, before joining Rapid Wien in 2014. In 2017, he was sent on loan to Astana, with whom he signed permanently the following year. Later that year, he was loaned to Rijeka. In 2019, he went back to Rapid Wien. Three years later, Grahovac moved to Rizespor. He returned to Borac Banja Luka in 2023.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grahovac made his senior international debut in 2016, earning 3 caps.
Club career
Early career Grahovac came through the youth academy of his hometown club Borac Banja Luka, which he joined in 2002. He made his professional debut against Laktaši on 1 August 2009 at the age of 16. On 27 February 2011, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Široki Brijeg.
Rapid Wien
In June 2014, Grahovac was transferred to Austrian side Rapid Wien for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team on 31 August against Grödig. On 29 November 2015, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien in a defeat of Altach.
In June 2016, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2019.
Astana In March 2017, Grahovac was loaned to Kazakh outfit Astana until the end of the season. He made his competitive debut for the side against Shakhter Karagandy on 1 April. On 16 April, he scored his first goal for Astana in a victory over Okzhetpes. He won his first trophy with the club on 5 November, when they were crowned league champions.
In February 2018, after signing permanently with Astana, he was sent on a year-long loan to Croatian team Rijeka.
Return to Rapid Wien In January 2019, Grahovac returned to Rapid Wien on a contract until June 2022. He played his first official game for the squad since coming back on 2 March against St. Pölten.
Grahovac played his 100th game for the side against Sturm Graz on 30 May.
On 31 January 2021, he scored his first goal for Rapid Wien after returning against LASK.
Later stage of career In July 2022, Grahovac moved to Turkish outfit Rizespor.
In August 2023, he went back to Borac Banja Luka.
International career Grahovac represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth levels. He also served as a captain of the under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić, and is the most capped player in selection's history, having appeared in 23 games.
In September 2015, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Wales and Cyprus, but had to wait until 25 March 2016 to make his debut in a friendly match against Luxembourg.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBorac Banja Luka2009–10Bosnian Premier League10030––1302010–11Bosnian Premier League2412000–2612011–12Bosnian Premier League2616020–3412012–13Bosnian Premier League2921021–3232013–14Bosnian Premier League27220––292Total116614041–1347Rapid Wien2014–15Austrian Bundesliga1303000–1602015–16Austrian Bundesliga26220110–3922016–17Austrian Bundesliga2022090–312Total59470200–864Astana (loan)2017Kazakhstan Premier League26800100–368Rijeka (loan)2017–18Croatian Football League14010––1502018–19Croatian Football League1201020–150Total2602020–300Rapid Wien2018–19Austrian Bundesliga802020301502019–20Austrian Bundesliga19010––2002020–21Austrian Bundesliga2712070–3612021–22Austrian Bundesliga23132120–383Total77282210301094Rizespor2022–231. Lig7010––80Borac Banja Luka2023–24Bosnian Premier League27460––3342024–25Bosnian Premier League16130140–3312025–26Bosnian Premier League2720020–2922026–27Bosnian Premier League0000000000Total70790160–957Career total381274127313049830
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201630Total30
Honours Borac Banja Luka Bosnian Premier League: 2010–11, 2023–24, 2025–26 Bosnian Cup: 2009–10
Astana Kazakhstan Premier League: 2017
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