Stjepan Radeljić (; born 5 September 1997) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Croatian Football League club Dinamo Zagreb and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Radeljić started his professional career at VfB Stuttgart II, before joining Osijek in 2018, who loaned him to Široki Brijeg in 2020 and to Sheriff Tiraspol in 2021, with whom he signed permanently a year later. The following year, he moved to Rijeka. In 2026, he switched to Dinamo Zagreb.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Radeljić made his senior international debut in 2024.
Club career Early career Radeljić started playing football at Vitez, before joining Zrinjski Mostar's youth academy in 2014. In July 2016, he signed with German team VfB Stuttgart.
In June 2018, he moved to Croatian side Osijek. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Petrocub on 12 July at the age of 20. In January 2020, he was sent on a six-month loan to Široki Brijeg. In July, his loan was extended for an additional season. On 29 February, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Mladost Doboj Kakanj.
In February 2021, Radeljić was sent on a year-long loan to Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated in January 2022. He debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk on 15 September.
Rijeka In July 2023, Radeljić signed a three-year deal with Rijeka. He made his official debut for the squad in a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against Dukagjini on 27 July. On 10 August, he scored his first goal for Rijeka in a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against B36 Tórshavn. Two weeks later, he made his league debut against Lokomotiva. On 25 August 2024, he scored his first league goal in a defeat of Osijek. He won his first trophy with the club on 25 May 2025, when they were crowned league champions.
On 14 February 2026, he played his 100th match for the squad against Varaždin.
Dinamo Zagreb In July, Radeljić joined Dinamo Zagreb on a contract until June 2030. He made his competitive debut for the team in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Dukagjini on 28 July. A week later, he made his league debut against Slaven Belupo.
International career Radeljić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.
In May 2024, he received his first senior call up, for friendly games against England and Italy. He debuted against the former on 3 June.
In June 2026, Radeljić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his tournament debut in the last group match against Qatar on 24 June.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfB Stuttgart II2016–17Regionalliga Südwest242–––2422017–18Regionalliga Südwest190–––190Total432–––432Osijek2018–19Croatian Football League001020–30Široki Brijeg (loan)2019–20Bosnian Premier League3110––412020–21Bosnian Premier League15110––161Total18220––202Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)2020–21Moldovan Super Liga12030––1502021–22Moldovan Super Liga122107010212Total242407010362Sheriff Tiraspol2021–22Moldovan Super Liga601020–902022–23Moldovan Super Liga18140160–381Total24150180–471Rijeka2023–24Croatian Football League2506051–3612024–25Croatian Football League2725150–3732025–26Croatian Football League25240130–422Total774151231–1156Dinamo Zagreb2026–27Croatian Football League501010–70Career total191112815111027113
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina202410202530202640Total80
Honours Sheriff Tiraspol Moldovan Super Liga: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23 Cupa Moldovei: 2021–22, 2022–23
Rijeka Croatian Football League: 2024–25 Croatian Cup: 2024–25
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