Demirel Hodžić (born 7 March 2005) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for SuperSport HNL club Istra 1961. He is a former Swedish youth international.
Club career Early career Hodžić started his career in the youth academy of IFK Göteborg. After his spell there, he moved to Italy and joined the youth academy of Serie A club Bologna, initially on a six-month loan, and his move was made permanently afterwards.
AC Milan On 23 August 2024, he joined fellow Serie A club AC Milan's newly created reserve team Milan Futuro.
Loan to Örgryte IS On 18 March 2026, Hodžić returned to his native Sweden and joined newly Allsvenskan promoted club Örgryte IS, on loan for the 2026 season, until 31 December. He made his debut on 5 April 2026, substituting Benjamin Laturnus at the 82nd minute of a 1–1 home draw Allsvenskan match against Malmö FF. Hodžić's loan-spell expired on 31 July 2026, and he returned to Milan Futuro.
Istra 1961 On 7 September 2026, he moved to Croatia and joined SuperSport HNL club Istra 1961, on a permanent transfer ahead of the 2026–27 season.
International career Hodžić holds dual Swedish and Bosnian citizenship, being eligible to represent either nation. He has represented Sweden at under-19 and under-21 levels.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMilan Futuro2024–25Serie C18210——1922025–26Serie D12030——150 Total30240—00342Örgryte IS (loan)2026Allsvenskan70— —0070 Total70——0070 Career total372400000412 Notes
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