Kenan Kodro

Kenan Kodro (born 19 August 1993) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Fehérvár.
Kodro started his professional career at Real Sociedad B, who loaned him to Lagun Onak in 2012. Two years later, he switched to Osasuna. In 2017, he joined Mainz 05, who sent him on loan to Grasshoppers in 2018. Later that year, he was transferred to Copenhagen. The following year, Kodro moved to Athletic Bilbao, who loaned him to Real Valladolid in 2021. Later that year, he signed with Fehérvár.
Kodro made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2017, earning 15 caps until 2023.
Club career
Early career
Kodro started playing football at a local club Antiguoko, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Real Sociedad in 2008. He made his professional debut and scored his first professional goal playing for Real Sociedad B in 2011. In February 2012, he was sent on a six-month loan to Lagun Onak.
Osasuna
In July 2014, Kodro switched to Osasuna. He made his official debut for the side on 23 August against Barcelona B. On 18 October, he scored his first goal for Osasuna against Tenerife, which secured the victory for his team.
In February 2015, he extended his contract with the club until June 2018.
Mainz 05
In June 2017, Kodro moved to German outfit Mainz 05 on a four-year deal. He made his competitive debut for the team in a DFB-Pokal game against Lüneburger Hansa on 12 August. A week later, he made his league debut against Hannover 96.
In February 2018, Kodro was loaned to Swiss side Grasshoppers until the end of season. He scored his first career hat-trick in a triumph over Lugano on 21 April.
Copenhagen
In July, Kodro was transferred to Danish club Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee. He debuted officially for the team in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against KuPS on 12 July. Four days later, he made his league debut against Horsens. On 26 July, he scored his first goal for Copenhagen in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Stjarnan. Kodro scored his first hat-trick for the club on 2 August against the same opponent. On 7 October, he scored his first league goal in a defeat of Randers.
Athletic Bilbao
In January 2019, Kodro joined Athletic Bilbao on a contract until June 2022. He debuted competitively for the side on 10 February against Barcelona. On 16 March, he scored his first goal for Athletic Bilbao in a victory over Atlético Madrid.
In January 2021, he was loaned to Real Valladolid for the remainder of campaign.
Fehérvár
In August, Kodro signed a three-year deal with Hungarian outfit Fehérvár. He played his first official game for the team on 28 August against MTK Budapest and managed to score a brace.
International career
In March 2017, Kodro received first senior call-up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar and a friendly game against Albania. He debuted against the latter on 28 March.
On 3 September, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar, Kodro scored his first senior international goal.
He retired from international football on 25 September 2023.
Personal life
Kodro's father Meho was also a professional footballer. They became the first son and father to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally.
Career statistics
Club
International
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kodro goal.
References
External links
1993 births
Living people
Footballers from San Sebastián
Spanish people of Bosnia and Herzegovina descent
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
Real Sociedad B footballers
CA Osasuna players
1. FSV Mainz 05 players
Grasshopper Club Zürich players
F.C. Copenhagen players
Athletic Bilbao footballers
Real Valladolid players
Fehérvár FC players
Segunda División B players
Tercera División players
Segunda División players
La Liga players
Bundesliga players
Swiss Super League players
Danish Superliga players
Nemzeti Bajnokság I players
Expatriate men's footballers in Germany
Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland
Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark
Expatriate men's footballers in Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Germany
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Denmark
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Hungary