Sead Kolasinac, born on 20th June 1993 in Germany, is an accomplished defender, making his mark primarily as a left back for Atalanta. Standing 6 feet tall (1.83m) and weighing in at 13 stone 5 pounds (85kg), he endows the number 23 jersey with his robust presence. Kolasinac also brings international experience to the pitch, having represented the Bosnia national team.
Kolasinac's current market worth stands approximately at around £8.6m, as provided by Transfermarkt. His contract with Atalanta has nine months remaining and is due to expire on 30th June 2025.
His footballing journey began earnestly with Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany, where he joined as a trainee in January 2011. Making steady fitness and skills progress over the years, he made his debut season 2012-2013 with 16 first team appearances. The seasons that followed saw him build on this momentum, making a significant number of first team appearances each year and even netting several goals.
In July 2017, Kolasinac secured a transfer to Arsenal in the Premier League, signalling the start of a new chapter in his career. His time at Arsenal was marked by frequent appearances on the field, with a commendable score record to boot. However, his time there was briefly interrupted by a loan transfer back to Schalke 04 in Germany in January 2021.
After a return stint at Schalke 04, he made his way back to Arsenal upon completion of his loan in June 2021. However, a new opportunity arose in January 2022 as he transferred to Ligue 1's Marseille in France. Here, he put on a remarkable performance, scoring four goals in the season 2022 - 2023.
In July 2023, Kolasinac bid adieu to Marseille, leaving France for Italy as he joined Serie A's Atalanta. His current season 2024 - 2025 at Atalanta stands three matches in, - promising a riveting spectacle of football skills yet to unfold.
Kolasinac's formidable Performance isn't exclusive to club football, as evidenced by his emphatic presence in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Bosnia, the Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Atalanta, the UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta, the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Bosnia, and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta. Each of these appearances accentuates his football prowess within and beyond the borders of league football.
