Ibrahim Drešević


Ibrahim Drešević is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Dutch club SC Heerenveen and the Kosovo national team. He previously represented Sweden at youth international level.

Club career

Elfsborg

His debut with Elfsborg came on 25 August 2016 in a 0–7 biggest away win in the second round of 2016–17 Svenska Cupen against IK Gauthiod after coming on as a substitute at 61st minute in place of Joakim Nilsson. Dreshaj made his first Allsvenskan appearance on 10 September after being named in the starting line-up in a 1–1 home draw against Kalmar.

Heerenveen

On 31 January 2019, Dreshaj joined Eredivisie side Heerenveen, on a three and a half year contract. On 16 February 2019, he made his debut in a 2–2 home draw against PSV after coming on as a substitute at 79th minute in place of Jizz Hornkamp.

International career

Kosovo

On 22 May 2019, Dreshaj received a call-up from Kosovo for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Montenegro and Bulgaria, but he is not available in these matches after FIFA did not permit him to play for Kosovo due to problems with documentations. On 23 August 2019, FIFA gave permission for Drešević to play for Kosovo.

Personal life

Dreshaj was born in Sweden to Albanian parents from Tuzi, Montenegro.

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