Emir Alihodžić
{{Short description|Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2017}}
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|9|2}}
|birth_place = Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
|height = {{convert|1.83|m|abbr=on}}
|position = Midfielder
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|youthyears1 = 2008–2011
|youthclubs1 = St. Louis Scott Gallagher
|collegeyears1 = 2012–2015
|college1 = Omaha Mavericks
|collegecaps1 = 65
|collegegoals1 = 8
|years1 = 2013
|clubs1 = St. Louis Lions
|caps1 = 2
|goals1 = 0
|years2 = 2015
|clubs2 = Mississippi Brilla
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|years3 = 2016
|clubs3 = Seattle Sounders FC 2
|caps3 = 18
|goals3 = 1
|years4 = 2017
|clubs4 = Saint Louis FC
|caps4 = 14
|goals4 = 0
|years5 = 2018
|clubs5 = Mladost Doboj Kakanj
|caps5 = 5
|goals5 = 0
|years6 = 2019
|clubs6 = Fresno FC
|caps6 = 21
|goals6 = 2
|years7 = 2021–2022
|clubs7 = Union Omaha
|caps7 = 47
|goals7 = 2
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Emir Alihodžić (born September 2, 1993) is a Bosnian footballer.
Career
= College and amateur =
Alihodžić spent his entire college career at the University of Nebraska Omaha playing four years with the Mavericks and making 65 appearances with eight goals and three assists.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
He also played in the Premier Development League for St. Louis Lions and Mississippi Brilla.{{cite web|url=http://soccerstats.us/bios/emir-alihodzic/|title=Emir Alihodzic - SoccerStats.us|website=soccerstats.us|accessdate=May 17, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/page/show/2339976-rosters|title=Rosters|website=USL PDL|accessdate=May 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706131827/http://www.uslpdl.com/page/show/2339976-rosters|archive-date=July 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}
= Professional =
On January 19, 2016, Alihodžić became the first Nebraska-Omaha player to be drafted in MLS after being selected in the third round (54th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC.{{cite web|title=Sounders FC rounds out draft class with midfield, defensive help|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/01/19/sounders-fc-rounds-out-draft-class-midfield-defensive-help|website=SoundersFC.com|publisher=Sounders FC Communications|accessdate=March 26, 2016|date=January 19, 2016}} He was cut during preseason and on March 9, signed a professional contract with USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2.{{cite web|title=Sounders FC 2 signs three 2016 MLS SuperDraft selections|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/03/09/sounders-fc-2-signs-three-2016-mls-superdraft-selections|website=SoundersFC.com|publisher=Sounders FC Communications|accessdate=March 26, 2016|date=March 9, 2016}} He made his professional debut on March 25 in a 1–0 defeat against Sacramento Republic.{{cite web|title=Sounders FC 2 falls 1-0 to Sacramento Republic FC in 2016 USL opener|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/03/26/sounders-fc-2-falls-1-0-sacramento-republic-fc-2016-usl-opener|website=SoundersFC.com|publisher=Sounders FC Communications|accessdate=March 26, 2016|date=March 9, 2016}}
On May 17, 2017, he signed with Saint Louis FC of the USL.{{Cite web |url=http://www.saintlouisfc.com/general/2016-17/releases/STLFC_Add_Alihodzic |title=STLFC Add Emir Alihodzic to 2017 Roster - Saint Louis Football Club |access-date=May 17, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521061508/http://www.saintlouisfc.com/general/2016-17/releases/STLFC_Add_Alihodzic |archive-date=May 21, 2017 |url-status=dead }} He joined Fresno FC from Bosnian side Mladost in 2019.[http://www.slsgsoccer.com/slsg-alum-emir-alihodzic-signs-for-fresno-fc/ SLSG Alum Emir Alihodzic Signs for Fresno FC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115232829/http://www.slsgsoccer.com/slsg-alum-emir-alihodzic-signs-for-fresno-fc/ |date=January 15, 2021 }} - SLSG Soccer
In April 2021, Alihodžić joined USL League One side Union Omaha ahead of the 2021 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1159573|title=Omaha Adds Three Signings Ahead of Season Opener|website=uslleagueone.com|date=April 22, 2021}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=208863560 Omaha Mavericks bio]
- [https://www.uslchampionship.com/emir-alihodzic USL career stats] - USL Championship
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Category:Footballers from Tuzla
Category:Soccer players from St. Louis
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Bosnia and Herzegovina men's footballers
Category:21st-century Bosnia and Herzegovina sportsmen
Category:Omaha Mavericks men's soccer players
Category:St. Louis Lions players
Category:Mississippi Brilla FC players
Category:Tacoma Defiance players
Category:Seattle Sounders FC draft picks
Category:Saint Louis FC players
Category:FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj players
Category:USL League Two players
Category:USL Championship players
Category:Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina players
Category:Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
Category:Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in the United States
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