Benfica star honoured in his homeland: a proud moment | OneFootball

Benfica right-back Amar Dedic received major recognition in his home country after a standout season for the Eagles and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, which secured a place at the 2026 World Cup.

In the city of Gracanica, where the player’s family comes from, a public tribute was paid with the installation of a large billboard bearing the message “A pride of Gracanica,” highlighting the winger’s impact and importance.

The 23-year-old maintains a strong connection to his family roots, with his father from Donja Orahovica and his mother from Lisnja, towns near that region, a factor that further reinforces the symbolism of this distinction bestowed by the local community.

with the national team schedule being published and public broadcasts of the matches being organized, in a demonstration of the strong popular support for the defender.

This season for Benfica, Amar Dedic — valued at €15 million — has already made 40 appearances: 21 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup. In the 3,309 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the number 17 has recorded one goal and four assists.

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