Imad Rondić (born 16 February 1999) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln.
Career
As a youth player, Rondić joined the youth academy of FK Željezničar Sarajevo, before joining the youth academy of FK Olimpik in 2014. Two years later, he joined the youth academy of FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj, where he started his senior career. In 2018, he signed for the Czech club SK Slavia Prague, but he played only in their reserve team SK Slavia Prague B.
The same year, he was sent on loan to FK Viktoria Žižkov. Ahead of the second half of the 2023–24 season, he signed for FC Slovan Liberec. Upon arriving at the club, he scored five goals in his first five appearances, all friendlies.[2] During the summer of 2023, he left the Czech Republic and signed for Polish side Widzew Łódź. In his first season with the club, he scored five goals and recorded three assists.[3]
On 3 February 2025, Rondić signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with 1. FC Köln in German 2. Bundesliga.[4]
Style of play
Rondić can play as a forward or winger and is left-footed. He is known for his speed and versatility.[5]
Career statistics
- As of match played 5 February 2025[6]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mladost Doboj Kakanj | 2016–17 | Bosnian Premier League | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Viktoria Žižkov (loan) | 2018–19 | Czech National Football League | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 14 | 5 | |
| Slavia Prague B | 2019–20 | Bohemian Football League | 14 | 8 | — | — | 14 | 8 | ||
| Slovan Liberec | 2019–20 | Czech First League | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | Czech First League | 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | 35 | 7 | |
| 2021–22 | Czech First League | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 31 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | Czech First League | 28 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 32 | 7 | ||
| Total | 103 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 115 | 18 | ||
| Widzew Łódź | 2023–24 | Ekstraklasa | 32 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 7 | |
| 2024–25 | Ekstraklasa | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | 20 | 9 | ||
| Total | 50 | 14 | 5 | 2 | — | 55 | 16 | |||
| 1. FC Köln | 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 181 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 206 | 47 | ||
- ^ Includes Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup, Czech Cup, Polish Cup, DFB-Pokal
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
References
- ^ "Zawodnik Widzew Łódź: Imad Rondić" (in Polish). Widzew Łódź. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Pět zápasů, pět gólů. Bosenský mladík Rondič v přípravě září" [Five games, five goals. Bosnian youngster Rondič]. iDNES.cz (in Czech). 7 February 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Imad Rondić i Serce Łodzi – oto źródła sukcesu Widzewa" [Imad Rondić and the Heart of Łódź – these are the sources of Widzew's success] (in Polish). iGol.pl. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Imad Rondić joins FC". 1. FC Köln. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Musa, Kuchta a... Rondič! V Liberci roste další ranař, talent změnil přístup" [Musa, Kuchta and... Rondič! Another striker is growing in Liberec, the talent has changed its approach] (in Czech). iSport.cz. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "I. Rondić: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
External links
- Imad Rondić at Soccerway
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