Centre-ForwardBosnia-Herzegovina17 years oldPlays for FK Borac Banja Luka
Matej Deket, born on 1 October 2009, operates as a centre‑forward for FK Borac Banja Luka. He graduated through the club’s own academy and earned a senior contract that runs until 30 June 2029. The 2025‑26 season marked his first sustained involvement with the first team.
A left‑footed striker standing 185 cm tall, Deket combines a physical presence with the mobility to drop into attacking midfield when required. His first senior goal came in a derby win over Zrinjski Mostar, showing an ability to finish in high‑pressure moments.
He made his professional debut against Rudar Prijedor on 5 October 2025 and netted his maiden goal on 14 February 2026. In the current campaign he has featured in domestic league matches and European qualifiers — logging minutes against KuPS, Panathinaikos, Víkingur Reykjavík, ML Vitebsk and CS Petrocub — while also appearing for the national U21 side against the Netherlands and Norway.
Red Bull Salzburg are weighing a January move for Matej Deket, with several Bosnian and Austrian outlets reporting the club is ready to pay around €1.5 million plus bonuses and a sell‑on clause. His listed contract runs…