Sead Kolasinac, who was born on the 20th June 1993 in Germany, is a renowned footballer currently serving as a defender for the Italian club Atalanta. Standing 6 ft tall (1.83m) and weighing 13st 5lb (85kg), Kolasinac is a key figure on the team, donning the number 23 jersey. In addition to his club duties in Italy, he also represents the Bosnia national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Kolasinac's current market value is around £8.5 m. His contract with Atalanta, which started recently, is expected to expire on the 30th of June, 2025.
Kolasinac kicked off his professional career in 2011, after joining Schalke 04 based in Germany. Over his tenure with Schalke 04, he made 111 appearances, scoring 5 goals. In July 2017, he transferred to Arsenal, based in Premier League, England. Over his time with Arsenal, he made 106 appearances, scoring 2 goals.
In January 2021, he moved back to his old club Schalke 04 in Germany on loan. However, after just six months, he returned to Arsenal in England. His second stint at Arsenal was short-lived, and he moved to Marseille in Ligue 1, France, in January 2022. While there, he made 47 appearances and scored 4 goals.
Kolasinac eventually transferred to Atalanta in Serie A, Italy, in July 2023. So far, he has made 34 appearances and scored one goal in the ongoing season. He has also featured in several high-profile tournaments including Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Bosnia, Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Bosnia, and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta.
