Nidal Čelik

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Nidal Čelik (pronounced [nǐdal tʃělik]; born 17 July 2006) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Lens and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Čelik started his professional career at Sarajevo, before joining Lens in 2025.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Čelik made his senior international debut in 2025.

Čelik came through the youth academy of his hometown club Sarajevo, which he joined in 2017. In July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the team. He made his professional debut in a Bosnian Cup game against Sloga Uskoplje on 27 September 2023 at the age of 17. Two months later, he made his league debut against GOŠK Gabela.
He signed a new three-year deal with the side in June 2024.
In November, he was named squad captain.

In February 2025, Čelik moved to French outfit Lens on a contract until June 2029. On 14 February 2026, he made his official debut for the team against Paris FC. He won his first trophy with the club on 22 May, by beating Lille in the Coupe de France final.

Čelik represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at all youth…