Benjamin Tahirović (; born 3 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Genk, on loan from Brøndby. Born in Sweden, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Tahirović started his professional career at Vasalunds IF, before joining Roma in 2021. Two years later, he moved to Ajax. In 2025, he was transferred to Brøndby, who loaned him to Genk in 2026.
Tahirović made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023, earning over 30 caps since. He represented the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Early career Tahirović started playing football at his hometown club AIK, before joining the youth setup of FC Djursholm in 2017. In 2020, he switched to Vasalunds IF. He made his professional debut against IFK Berga on 14 June 2020 at the age of 17.
Roma In February 2021, Tahirović was transferred to Italian side Roma for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team against Torino on 13 November 2022.
Ajax
In June 2023, Tahirović signed a five-year deal with Dutch outfit Ajax. He made his competitive debut for the squad on 12 August against Heracles. On 12 November, he scored his first professional goal against Almere City.
Brøndby In February 2025, Tahirović moved to Danish team Brøndby on a contract until June 2028. He debuted officially for the side against Viborg FF on 14 February. On 27 October, he scored his first goal for Brøndby in a triumph over Odense.
In August 2026, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Genk.
International career In March 2023, Tahirović received his first senior call up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Iceland and Slovakia. He debuted against the former on 23 March.
On 6 September 2025, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against San Marino, he scored his first senior international goal.
In June 2026, Tahirović was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his tournament debut in the opening group game against Canada on 12 June.
Personal life Tahirović is a practising Muslim; together with international teammates Ermedin Demirović, Jusuf Gazibegović, Haris Tabaković, Nihad Mujakić, Haris Hajradinović, Dženis Burnić, Sead Kolašinac, Enver Kulašin, Nail Omerović, Osman Hadžikić and Ermin Bičakčić he visited a mosque in Ilidža during the national team's concentration.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVasalunds IF2020Ettan Norra27010–280Roma2022–23Serie A1102000130Ajax2023–24Eredivisie262101003722024–25Eredivisie10001020Total27210110392Brøndby2024–25Danish Superliga15020–1702025–26Danish Superliga2511060321Total4013060491Genk (loan)2026–27Belgian Pro League3000–30Career total1083701701323
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina20236020248020251022026110Total352
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tahirović goal. +List of international goals scored by Benjamin TahirovićNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition16 September 2025San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino191–06–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification212 October 2025National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta223–14–1Friendly
Honours Vasalunds IF Ettan Norra: 2020
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