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BiH Atlas
Western & Northern Europe1998 – Present

Denis Hadžikadunić

International center-back who represented Sweden at youth levels before choosing to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, starring in the 2. Bundesliga for Hamburger SV.

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Denis Hadžikadunić

Born in Malmö, Sweden to Bosniak parents. Rose through the Malmö FF academy, winning Allsvenskan titles, before playing for FC Rostov, RCD Mallorca in La Liga, and Hamburger SV. Committed his senior international career to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2020.

Why they matter
High-profile dual-national footballer linking the Swedish diaspora to the national team of Bosnia.

Key achievements

  • ◆Key defender for Bosnia and Herzegovina national squad
  • ◆Allsvenskan champion with Malmö FF
  • ◆Regular starting center-back in German and Spanish leagues

Origin and lineage

Both parents originate from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sources and verification

Profile checked 2026-09-11. Quotes, videos and stock portraits from the draft were removed; ancestry claims that the source does not support are stated as contested.