Benjamin Tahirovic, born on 3 March 2003 (age 23), is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international midfielder with Genk. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.91m), he is primarily used as a central defensive midfielder, where his size and range give him a clear profile without needing much dressing up.
His most productive league season so far came at Ajax in 2023-2024, when he scored two goals in 26 appearances. He is now with Genk and remains a regular first-team presence in 2026-2027, with three Pro League appearances so far. His current market value is around £4m, according to Transfermarkt.
Tahirovic has also stayed involved internationally this season, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina across World Cup, World Cup qualifying and Nations League fixtures, including one goal in European World Cup qualifying. He was linked with a move to Celtic in February 2026 and again in May 2026.
At this stage, his career is still taking shape: Ajax gave him a proper platform, Genk have kept him in regular senior football, and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to use him at international level.
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