Armin Aganovic
{{Short description|Swedish footballer (born 1994)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Armin Aganovic
|image =
|fullname =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|6|df=y}}
|birth_place = Kristianstad, Sweden
|height = 1.87 m
|position = Defender
|currentclub = Kristianstad FC
|clubnumber = 4
|years1 = 2013–2015
|clubs1 = Mjällby AIF
|caps1 = 18
|goals1 = 0
|years2 = 2014
|clubs2 = → Kristianstad FC (loan)
|caps2 = 24
|goals2 = 7
|years3 = 2016
|clubs3 = Galway United FC
|caps3 = 18
|goals3 = 0
|years4 = 2017
|clubs4 = Raufoss IL
|caps4 = 17
|goals4 = 5
|years5 = 2018
|clubs5 = Derry City FC
|caps5 = 2
|goals5 = 1
|years6 = 2018–2019
|clubs6 = Kristianstad FC
|caps6 = 54
|goals6 = 7
|years7 = 2020
|clubs7 = FK Karlskrona
|caps7 = 19
|goals7 = 3
|years8 = 2021–2023
|clubs8 = Nosaby IF
|caps8 = 69
|goals8 = 6
|years9 = 2024–
|clubs9 = Kristianstad FC
|caps9 = 2
|goals9 = 0
}}
Armin Aganovic (born 6 April 1994) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a defender for Kristianstad FC.
Early life
Aganovic represented Skåne County at the 2010 Cup Byggnads, helping the team achieve the semifinals. He has an older brother.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kristianstadsbladet.se/fotboll/armin-aganovic-ett-framtidslofte/|title=Armin Aganovic – ett framtidslöfte|publisher=kristianstadsbladet.se}}
Career
Aganovic started his career with Swedish side Mjällby AIF. In 2014, he was sent on loan to Swedish side Kristianstad FC. In 2016, he signed for Irish side Galway United FC. He became the first foreign player to sign for an Irish side after playing in a FIFPRO tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/1771874191|title=Armin is going to be a real star turn|publisher=Mirror|id={{ProQuest|1771874191}} }} In 2017, he signed for Norwegian side Raufoss IL. In 2018, he signed for Northern Irish side Derry City FC. He was described as "kick-started his spell under Kenny Shiels with a goal against Waterford on his debut but played a peripheral role thereafter".{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/2019700316|title=Chris and Aganovic gamble backfires for Candystripes |id={{ProQuest|2019700316}} }} In 2018, he returned to Swedish side Kristianstad FC. He captained the club.{{Cite web|url=https://www.blt.se/sport/backprofilen-har-flyttat-hem-fotboll-ska-jag-spela-bd377286/|title=Backprofilen har flyttat hem: 'Fotboll ska jag spela'|publisher=blt.se}} In 2020, he signed for Swedish side FK Karlskrona. In 2021, he signed for Swedish side Nosaby IF. In 2024, he returned to Swedish side Kristianstad FC.
Style of play
Aganovic mainly operates as a defender. He is known for his leadership ability.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oa.no/fotball/sport/armin-er-sjefen-raufoss-har-savnet/s/5-35-411863|title=Armin er sjefen Raufoss har savnet|publisher=oa.no}}
Personal life
Aganovic is a native of Kristianstad, Sweden. He is of Bosnia and Herzegovina descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/swedish-defender-armin-aganovic-feels-at-home-with-derry-city-712177|title=Swedish defender Armin Aganovic feels at home with Derry City|publisher=derryjournal.com}}