Adi Nalić (; born 1 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a forward for Liga I club CFR Cluj. Born in Sweden, he played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Nalić started his professional career at Mjällby AIF, before joining Landskrona BoIS in 2017. In 2019, he moved to Malmö FF, who loaned him to AFC Eskilstuna later that year. Four years later, he switched to Hammarby IF. In 2024, he signed with Almere City. Two years later, he joined Zrinjski Mostar.
Nalić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, earning 9 caps until 2023.
Club career
Early career Nalić came through Mjällby AIF's youth setup. He made his professional debut against Tvååkers IF on 11 September 2016 at the age of 18.
In December, he joined Landskrona BoIS. On 19 February, he scored his first professional goal against Gefle IF, which sent his club through in their cup tie.
Malmö FF In November 2018, Nalić signed a four-year contract with Malmö FF.
In March 2019, he was sent on a season-long loan to AFC Eskilstuna.
He made his official debut for Malmö FF in a Svenska Cupen game against Syrianska FC on 15 February 2020 and managed to score a goal. Four months later, he made his league debut against Mjällby AIF. On 12 August, he scored his first league goal against Örebro SK, which secured the victory for his team. He won his first trophy with the club on 8 November, when they were crowned league champions.
Nalić debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Juventus on 14 September 2021.
In April 2022, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.
Hammarby IF In January 2023, Nalić moved to Hammarby IF on a two-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the side on 9 April against BK Häcken. On 30 April, he scored his first goal for Hammarby IF against Malmö FF.
Almere City In January 2024, Nalić joined Dutch outfit Almere City on a contract until June 2026. He debuted officially for the squad against Feyenoord on 25 February. On 31 March, he scored his first goal for Almere City against Volendam.
Later stage of career In January 2026, Nalić signed with Zrinjski Mostar.
International career In May 2021, Nalić received his first senior call up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for friendly games against Montenegro and Denmark. He debuted against the former on 2 June.
Personal life Nalić's father Zlatan was also a professional footballer, as well as his grandfather Mesud.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMjällby AIF2016Ettan Södra50–––50Landskrona BoIS2017Ettan Södra23332––2652018Superettan27511––286Total50843––5411Malmö FF2019Allsvenskan–1000–102020Allsvenskan2022151–2942021Allsvenskan29620100–4162022Allsvenskan402100–61Total53872151–7511AFC Eskilstuna (loan)2019Allsvenskan20511––216Hammarby IF2023Allsvenskan2640020–284Almere City2023–24Eredivisie71–––712024–25Eredivisie22110––231Total29210––302Zrinjski Mostar2025–26Bosnian Premier League1424200101942026–27Bosnian Premier League00–10–10Total142421010204CFR Cluj2026–27Liga I2000––20Career total199291781811023538
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina202170202210202310Total90
Honours Landskrona BoIS Ettan Södra: 2017
Malmö FF Allsvenskan: 2020, 2021 Svenska Cupen: 2021–22
Zrinjski Mostar Bosnian Cup: 2025–26 Bosnian Supercup: 2025
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