Asmir Begović Bosnian Footballer From Trebinje
Asmir Begović · association football player · Canadian
Biography
Asmir Begović, born 20 June 1987 in Trebinje, is a Bosnian footballer. He is listed with Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team (2009–2020) and Stoke City F.C. (2010–2015) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at St. Francis Xavier High School.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a goalkeeper. The earliest team listed is Canada national under-20 association football team, from 2004. His 18 listed teams include Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team, Stoke City F.C. and Portsmouth F.C. The longest stint listed is 11 years with Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team. His latest team on record is Leicester City F.C. (2025). At Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team (2009–2020), his team-mates on record include Edin Džeko and Sead Kolašinac. Portsmouth F.C. team-mates from the same years include Nwankwo Kanu, Glen Johnson and Jermain Defoe.
Teams
18 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Canada national under-20 association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2005–2010 | Portsmouth F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2005 | R.A.A. Louviéroise | Goalkeeper |
| 2006 | Macclesfield Town F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2007 | AFC Bournemouth | Goalkeeper |
| 2008 | Yeovil Town F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2008 | Yeovil Town F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2009–2020 | Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2009 | Ipswich Town F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2010–2015 | Stoke City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2015–2017 | Chelsea F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2017–2021 | AFC Bournemouth | Goalkeeper |
| 2019 | Qarabağ FK | Goalkeeper |
| 2020 | AC Milan | Goalkeeper |
| 2021–2023 | Everton F.C. | Goalkeeper |
Show all 18 teams
| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2024–2025 | Everton F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2025– | Leicester City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
Personal life
He studied at St. Francis Xavier High School.
Asmir Begović on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 250K @asmir1
- Engagement rate
- 0.65% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,614
- Average comments
- 17 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Asmir Begović?
Asmir Begović is 39 years old, born on 20 June 1987 in Trebinje.
What is Asmir Begović known for?
Asmir Begović is a goalkeeper who has played for Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team and Portsmouth F.C..
How tall is Asmir Begović?
Asmir Begović is 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What is Asmir Begović’s nationality?
Asmir Begović is Bosnian, born in Trebinje.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q431368), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Ailura · CC BY-SA 3.0 at
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