Esmir Bajraktarević will wear the iconic number 11 shirt for Bosnia & Herzegovina. Džeko played his final match for the Dragons against Sweden in the Nations League on October 2, with the young forward now set to inherit his jersey.
Džeko ended his international career with 151 caps and 73 goals, making him the nation's all-time record holder in both categories. His farewell match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the team's most recent result being a 1-0 win over Poland on October 5. The team's current form reads one win, two draws and one loss from their last four matches.
Coach Sergej Barbarez confirmed the plan to pass the number 11 to Bajraktarević. "The plan was to have four or six points by the time we faced Sweden, and then go for all three points against Sweden with Edin," Barbarez said. The young forward stated Džeko was his idol as a kid.
The national team now looks ahead, with the next fixture being a return match away to Sweden on November 14.
Džeko played his final match while wearing the Schalke 04 shirt, having extended his contract there until the end of the 2026/27 season. His successor, Esmir Bajraktarević, will wear number 11 in the upcoming Nations League match against Poland.
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