Haris Dilaver (born 27 September 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Known for his strong defensive presence and aerial ability, he has spent much of his career playing in top leagues across Europe, including Austria, Slovenia, Poland, and Turkey.
Early Life and Career Born in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina), Dilaver moved to Austria at a young age. He began his youth career in Austria, eventually joining the academy of Rapid Wien.
Club Career
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Rapid Wien II and SC Wiener Neustadt Dilaver started his senior career with Rapid Wien II, playing in the Austrian Regionalliga East. His performances earned him a move to SC Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian Bundesliga in 2011, where he made his debut in the top flight of Austrian football. He spent several seasons with Wiener Neustadt, establishing himself as a reliable defender.
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Olimpija Ljubljana (First Spell) In 2015, Dilaver moved to Slovenia to join Olimpija Ljubljana. He quickly became a key player for the club, helping them win the Slovenian PrvaLiga title in the 2015–16 season, ending Maribor's long dominance. His strong performances in Slovenia attracted attention from bigger leagues.
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Lech Poznań Following his success in Slovenia, Dilaver transferred to Polish Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznań in 2017. He played an integral role in their defense during his time there, regularly featuring in league and European competitions.
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Turkey: Çaykur Rizespor, Göztepe, Konyaspor Dilaver continued his career in Turkey, signing with Çaykur Rizespor in 2019. He spent two seasons with the club before moving to Göztepe in 2021. In 2022, he joined Konyaspor, adding further experience to his extensive club resume in the Süper Lig.
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Return to Olimpija Ljubljana In 2023, Dilaver made a return to his former club, Olimpija Ljubljana, where he had previously achieved significant success.
International Career Despite a long and successful club career, Haris Dilaver has not yet received a call-up to the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Playing Style Dilaver is primarily a strong, commanding centre-back. He is noted for his physicality, ability to win aerial duels, and his leadership on the pitch. He is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder when required.
Honours
- Olimpija Ljubljana
- Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2015–16