Rifet Kapic

Rifet Kapic (Bosnian pronunciation: [rifet kapitɕ]; born 3 July 1995) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo.

He started his professional career at Varnsdorf, before joining Gorica in 2016. Two years later, Kapic moved to Grasshoppers, who loaned him to Sheriff Tiraspol in 2018 and to Sarajevo in 2019. Later that year, he signed with SC Paderborn, who also loaned him to Sheriff. In 2021, Kapic returned to Sarajevo.

Club Career

Early career

Kapic started playing football with his hometown club Krajina Cazin. He then spent brief period of time in the academy of Sarajevo, after which he played for Istra 1961's youth team.

Kapic made his professional debut playing for Czech club Varnsdorf in 2015.

In February 2016, Kapic signed a three-year contract with Gorica. On 29 April, he scored his first professional goal against Zavrc.

Grasshoppers

On 12 January 2018, Kapic moved to Swiss side Grasshopper Club Zurich on a four-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee. He made his competitive debut for the club in a 3–1 win over Sion on 4 February.

In June 2018, he was sent on a season-long loan to Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol.

In February 2019, he was loaned to Bosnian club Sarajevo until the end of season.

SC Paderborn

On 1 June 2019, Kapic signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club SC Paderborn.

In August 2020, he joined Sheriff Tiraspol on loan for a second time with them, also securing an option to sign him permanently.

In June 2021, Kapic terminated his contract with the club.

Return to Sarajevo

On 2 September 2021, Kapic returned to Sarajevo, signing a two-year contract.