Stefan Bajić (; born 23 December 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for German club Alemannia Aachen.
Bajić joined Saint-Étienne at age six, and over the years has climbed through the club's U17, U19 and reserve teams, breaking into the first team at age 18. He has represented France internationally at youth level, from the under-16s to the under-21s, as well as the Olympic team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Early life Bajić was born on 23 December 2001, in Saint-Étienne, France, and is of Serbian descent.
Club career Saint-Étienne Youth system Bajić first joined Saint-Étienne at age six, gradually progressing through the club's youth teams, before finding himself at the under-17 level. His performances in the Championnat National U17 earned him his first international call-up for the France national under-16 football team.
2018–19 season On 2 May 2018, Bajić signed his first professional contract, to the end of the 2020–21 season.
On 8 April 2019, Bajić extended his contract for a further year. Bajić also led the club's U19 team through its Coupe Gambardella campaign, which ended with a 2–0 victory over Toulouse's U19 side in the Final on 27 April.
2019–20 season After assistant coach Ghislain Printant took over from Gasset, Bajić became Saint-Étienne's third choice, surpassing Vermot. Bajić made his senior debut on 25 September 2019, with both Ruffier and Moulin suffering from minor injuries. The game against Metz resulted in Saint-Étienne's fourth defeat in five games, with a scoreline of 1–0. Bajić became the Greens youngest-ever player to start a Ligue 1 match.
2020–21 season Bajić played in the Coupe de France fixture for the round of 64 on 11 February, against Sochaux, as Moulin felt discomfort in his hamstring, which Saint-Étienne lost 1–0. After Moulin also contracted the disease and later injured his groin, Bajić played his first league game in over a year on 19 March; Saint-Étienne lost 4–0 to Monaco.
Pau On 4 February 2022, Bajić signed with Pau in Ligue 2.
Bristol City On 5 July 2022, Bajić signed with Bristol City in the EFL Championship on a three-year deal.
On 19 January 2023, Bajić returned to France to join Valenciennes on loan until the end of the season.
Bajić was released from Bristol City on 1 July 2025.
Strasbourg On 16 August 2025, Bajić signed a one-season contract with Strasbourg.
International career Bajić was called up to represent the France national under-19 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSaint-Étienne B2018–19Championnat National 2140———1402019–20Championnat National 2100———1002021–22Championnat National 310———10Total250000000250Saint-Étienne2019–20Ligue 110000000102020–21Ligue 11010——202021–22Ligue 17020——90Total90300000120Pau2021–22Ligue 215000——150Bristol City2022–23EFL Championship000010—102023–24EFL Championship000000—002024–25EFL Championship000010—10Total0000200020Valenciennes (loan)2022–23Ligue 211000——110Career total600302000650
HonoursSaint-Étienne B Championnat National 3: 2017–18Saint-Étienne U19' Coupe Gambardella: 2018–19
References
External links
AS Saint-Étienne profile
UNFP Profile