Elvis Sarić (; born 21 July 1990) is a Bosnian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Qingdao Hainiu. Sarić started his professional career at GOŠK Dubrovnik, before joining

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in 2009. Four years later, he moved to Vinogradar. In 2014, he switched to Inter Zaprešić. Later that year, he went to Sloboda Tuzla. Sarić joined

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in 2016. Two years later, he signed with Suwon Bluewings. A year later, he was transferred to Al Ahli. He moved to Gorica in 2021. The following year, he went back to Suwon Bluewings. Sarić made his senior international debut for

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in 2018, earning 19

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until 2021.

Club career

Early career

Sarić came through youth setup of his hometown club GOŠK Dubrovnik. He made his professional debut in 2008 at the age of 18. After leaving the team, he played in Croatia further for

, Vinogradar and Inter Zaprešić. In the summer of 2014, he joined Bosnian side Sloboda Tuzla. In June 2016, he switched to

Suwon Bluewings

In July 2018, Sarić moved to South Korean outfit Suwon Bluewings on a three-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the club on 11 July against

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. On 8 August, he scored his first goal for Suwon Bluewings in

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game against Cheonan City. Seven weeks later, he scored a brace against

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, his first league goals for the team.

Al Ahli

In July 2019, Sarić was transferred to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the club against Al-Adalah on 22 August. In September 2020, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. He returned to the pitch on 15 April 2021, over seven months after the injury.

Later stage of career

In September, Sarić signed with Gorica. In January 2022, he returned to Suwon Bluewings. In February 2023, Sarić joined

club Qingdao Hainiu.

International career

In January 2018, Sarić received his first senior call-up to

, for friendly games against the

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and

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. He debuted against the former on 28 January. On 8 September, in a

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game against

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, Sarić scored his first senior international goal.

Personal life

Sarić married his long-time girlfriend Ivona in June 2020. He adheres to the Muslim faith.

Career statistics

Club

International

:''Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sarić goal.''

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