Elvir Rahimić


Elvir Rahimić is a Bosnian football coach and former professional player who spent the majority of his career playing for Russian Premier League club CSKA Moscow. He was most recently a coach for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Club career

Rahimić started his career with the football club Slaven Živinice in his hometown Živinice. In 1994, he was signed by NK Bosna. In 1997, Rahimić moved to Slovenia for Interblock Ljubljana, then Austrian side SK Vorwärts Steyr before he moved to Russia.
The greatest accomplishment for Rahimić has been winning the 2005 UEFA Cup and participation in the 2005 UEFA Super Cup.
Rahimić is one of the most decorated Bosnian players, having won 18 trophies with CSKA Moscow during his 12-year spell with the club.
In January 2013 Rahimić passed the category A coaching license exam, and was appointed as a player-coach at CSKA. Rahimić announced he would retire from the game at the end of the 2013–14 season on 13 May 2014.

International career

Rahimić was born in Bosnia and was initially invited to play for Uzbekistan. All in all, Rahimić opted for his homeland and made his debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina on 2 June 2007 in a win against Turkey. Including his debut match, he played six in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying. He also played in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification where Bosnia reached play-off stage of the competition, as well as UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying.

Career statistics

Club

1Includes UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League.
2Includes Russian Super Cup, Russian Premier League Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

Honours

Player

Bosna Visoko
CSKA Moscow